about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Warns the Transfer Portal Is Killing Mid-Major March Runs

Auriemma says transfer portal and revenue sharing have gutted the sport’s middle class. “The portal and the revenue share, I think that was the death of the mid-majors,” he said, arguing coaches now prefer proven college sophomores over high school recruits. Geno added that expanding NCAA chances for smaller programs is one way to keep those schools and players relevant.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Cavaliers HC Says James Harden and Donovan Mitchell Were the “Compass” in Win vs. GSW

Following the Cavaliers' close 118-111 win vs. Warriors, Atkinson said, "James and Donovan were our compass. They settled us down." He added that their playmaking was crucial in the late game, getting the ball to the right spots. "Our end of game decision making was really good," Atkinson added. He was happy with how the Cavs "stuck with it".

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Austin Reaves Opens Up on Back Injury Scare vs. Thunder, Says He Feels “Decent” Now

"I went back to get a rebound, overextended a little bit, and I felt something," Reaves said. "But I feel decent right now, so we'll see." The Lakers don't have another game until Sunday, allowing Reaves enough time to recheck his back issue and ensure he's completely fine. With Luka Doncic's hamstring injury, it's crucial Reaves remains injury free.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Austin Reaves Echoes LeBron James’ Words, Says Thunder “Beat the Sh*t Out” of the Lakers

Echoing what LeBron said in the Lakers' postgame press conference, Reaves admitted the Thunder "beat the sh*t out of" the Lakers in the 139-96 game. "Losing always sucks, no matter if it was by 1 or by 50," Reaves said. He added that although OKC is the defending champion, the Lakers just have to be better going forward.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Steve Kerr Explains How Max Strus Got Open for Clutch 3-Pointer in 118–111 Loss vs. Cavs

Strus got two easy 3-pointers in the last 2 minutes vs. Warriors, including a dagger. Kerr explained that on the first one, the defense over-rotated, but the second one was a bad double-team. "BP came over to double Harden, and he just came over half a second too soon," Kerr said. These baskets were critical in the Warriors' loss.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (April 2nd)

Hornets and Suns remain stagnant in their play-in fight. Timberwolves are now a full game behind the Rockets as Houston has now clinched a top 6 seed. Lakers are only a game ahead of Denver as the 3rd seed. Portland moves up to 8th, Clippers fall to 9th and the Warriors remain 10th. The Cavs are 1 GB the Knicks.

By Samir Mehdi

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