4 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Strips LeBron James With Game On The Line

Giannis first blocked LeBron in the clutch as he went to get the Lakers up by 2. Then, in the waning seconds of the game with Luka fouled out, LeBron drove hard right and Giannis stripped him of the ball with a reach-around steal. The Bucks gained possession, drained free throws, and won 105-101 with Giannis dropping 21.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Mavericks Expected to Keep Anthony Davis After Hand Injury

NBA personnel believe the Mavericks are unlikely to trade Davis before Feb. 5, with his hand injury further limiting any market. His trade value was already viewed as low because of his contract and durability concerns. The injury is expected to lower that value even more. Atlanta and Toronto had earlier shown interest in AD.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Shelburne: WNBA, WNBPA Discuss Moratorium to Pause Free Agency and Roster Rules

Ramona Shelburne reported sources told ESPN she and Alexa Philippou that the WNBA and WNBPA are discussing a moratorium proposal tied to “upcoming league business,” including free agency, qualifying offers, and core designations, which were set to start as early as Sunday. She noted CBA negotiations are continuing separately, with the current CBA having expired at the midnight deadline.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Paul Pierce Had a Bottle War in a Night Club With Floyd Mayweather

Pierce recalled the night with Mayweather, saying, “We was ordering bottles… 10, 11 bottles,” before noticing Floyd next door doing the same. “Now we in the sparklers war,” Pierce said, adding Mayweather “don’t even drink.” Pierce said they kept matching each other, “He bought 10, then we bought 10… we was lighting up the club.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Dillon Brooks Says Marc Gasol Built His “Tough Skin” in Memphis

Brooks said Mike Conley, Gasol, and David Fizdale “pushed” him at the start of his career in Memphis, similar to how he’s pressing Oso Ighodaro now. “Mark gave me tough skin. My first year, he never called me by my name,” he said. Brooks wouldn’t repeat the nickname, adding today’s kids “can’t take it” and start talking back.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Celtics Used NBA 2K Badges in Prep Before 125-117 Win Over Raptors

Video on X showed a Boston assistant walking Xavier Tillman through a laptop slideshow of Toronto players tagged with NBA 2K badge icons for strengths and weaknesses. It came before Friday night’s opener of a back-to-back. Tillman logged no minutes, but Boston beat the Raptors 125-117. The Celtics now prepare for Saturday’s matchup with the Spurs.

By Raahib Singh

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