about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Says He and Dawn Staley Are Rivals, Not Friends After Final Four Loss

Despite years of competing against each other, Auriemma denied having any kind of friendship with Staley off the court. "Nah, not really. We don’t have a lot in common," Auriemma said. He added that Staley was his assistant on the Olympic team and he has tremendous respect for her work at USC, but they're not friends off the court.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Azzi Fudd Got to Live the UConn Dream in Geno Auriemma’s Era

Fudd reflected on her UConn journey by marveling at the timing of it all. “I was born in this timeline,” she said, grateful to play for “the greatest coach to ever coach women’s basketball.” She said her relationship with Auriemma evolved from strict coach-player dynamic into one where she can seek advice, and expects that bond to continue after college.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green: I Called Steph Curry's Return

"I told you all last podcast that Steph Curry may return," Draymond said. "If you go back and do the math, five days from when I said that, is Sunday. Steph Curry is returning on Sunday versus the Houston Rockets. Thank God, we're excited obviously. The NBA is a much better place with Steph Curry on the floor."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

De’Aaron Fox Thinks Defense Can Carry the Spurs Through Playoff Growing Pains

Fox downplayed San Antonio’s inexperience by pointing to the league’s top strength. “With Vic we have one of the best defenses in the league,” he said, adding that even if playoff scoring droughts hit, the Spurs can “withstand that.” San Antonio’s confidence starts with Wembanyama anchoring a defense Fox believes already travels well into higher-stakes basketball.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Doesn't Think Victor Wembanyama Has Done Enough to Take the MVP From SGA

"I found it interesting that when Wemby spoke out on NBA.com he jumped to number 1 on the MVP ladder... Power of media" Green said. Despite the shift, Green argued SGA has continued doing what he does: "Wemby has built up a strong case but I don't think he's done enough to take the MVP from SGA."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Bucks Retaliate After Giannis' Comments Amid NBA Investigation

Shams reported Milwaukee told NBA investigators Antetokounmpo declined 3-on-3 scrimmages in his return protocol after a mid-March knee injury, even as Giannis told the league he’s healthy enough to play. The dispute deepens a weeks-long standoff this spring after ESPN reported the Bucks wanted to shut him down for the season, while Antetokounmpo kept pushing to return.

By Raahib Singh

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