3 months ago

Fred VanVleet Defends Kevin Durant From Burner Talk

VanVleet defended Durant against burner account rumors, saying “lies are always more appealing than the truth” and media coverage created room for “clickbait farming.” He said Durant’s openness is “the gift and the curse,” unlike Kawhi Leonard, whose quiet personality avoided noise. VanVleet said Durant is “so authentic” and approachable that outsiders twist every story into drama around Houston.

By Raahib Singh

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3 months ago

Chandler Parsons’ Welcome-To-The-NBA Moment Came Due to Kevin Durant

Parsons said he “damn near” panicked when Houston’s starting lineup matched him with Kevin Durant, then immediately texted friends about it. Expecting to get “my a** busted,” he focused on playing hard and defending. Durant later said Parsons made it difficult to give him proof: even early, he could compete with the league’s best on any night.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Stephen Curry Sets His Sights on Getting Into U.S. Open

Curry’s NBA resume is stacked, but his next dream lives on the golf course. Talking to Azzi Fudd, he said he wants “to qualify for a U.S. Open as an amateur,” adding another target to a golf resume that already includes a 2023 American Century Championship win, a walk-off eagle, and recognition for growing the sport.

By Raahib Singh

Pistons-Cavs Enters Rare Game 7 History

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Pistons-Cavs Enters Rare Game 7 History

Detroit-Cleveland is stepping into rare territory: only the fourth NBA series ever where both teams are playing in consecutive Game 7s. The others came in 2016 East Semis - Raptors beat Heat, 2001 ECF - Sixers beat Bucks, 1979 ECF - Bullets beat Spurs, with none of those winners reaching the Finals. History says Sunday's Game 7 winner has a brutal road ahead.

By Raahib Singh

Cavs Are Open To Signing LeBron James

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Cavs Are Open To Signing LeBron James

LeBron is an unrestricted free agent this summer as the Lakers will pay have $52 million off their books on June 30th. "Don't know what the future holds," said James after getting swept by OKC. Marc Stein reports that the Cavs are "open" to signing LBJ this summer. Cavs are paying Mobley and Mitchell a combined $100 million next season.

By Samir Mehdi

Tom Dundon Unapologetic About Not Paying Late Checkout Fees For Staff At PHX Hotel

3 months ago

Tom Dundon Unapologetic About Not Paying Late Checkout Fees For Staff At PHX Hotel

Blazers owner Tom Dundon made headlines for not paying late hotel fees in Phoenix for his staff. "I would do it again… if that’s too hard for people. I’m not right for them. I want that culture." He also made headlines for lowballing coaches with offers of $1.5 million yearly salaries and not having Playoff t-shirts made this year.

By Samir Mehdi

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