3 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Argues Defensive-Only Players Are Bigger Liabilities Than Scorers

Arenas used Dyson Daniels as an example to make his point. "Let's say he gets the best of me and I score 22. Remember, I'm going hard on offense. I'm catching my breath on defense," he explained. The kicker: "CUZ HE CAN'T SHOOT. HE CAN'T PLAY OFFENSE, WHICH MEANS I DON'T HAVE TO PLAY DEFENSE WHATSOEVER."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Norman Powell Moved to All-Star World Team After Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury

The Heat guard, who hails from Jamaica, has been moved to the World team, Chris Haynes reported. Powell's shift comes after Giannis was ruled out with a right calf strain sustained Jan. 24. De'Aaron Fox replaced Giannis on the All-Star roster. Powell joins the World squad while Giannis will still attend to coach the Celebrity Game Friday.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Doctor Sheds More Light on Jaren Jackson Jr.'s PVNS Diagnosis

Jackson was diagnosed with Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, now called Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor, Dr. Jesse Morse explained. PVNS is a benign but locally aggressive proliferative disorder of the synovium that most commonly affects the knee in 75% of cases. The condition typically occurs in adults ages 20-50, making the 26-year-old Grizzlies star fit the profile perfectly, Morse noted.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Free Agent Jeremy Sochan Chooses Knicks After Clearing Waivers

Sochan plans to sign with New York after clearing waivers, his agent told ESPN. The forward drew interest from 10 teams after San Antonio released him Thursday, according to Shams Charania. Sochan, 22, will sign a rest-of-season deal and gives the Knicks a young, athletic wing with versatility and size. He averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds for Spurs.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Being a Kobe Bryant Has Motivated Austin Reaves to Win a Title for Lakers

Reaves explained what motivates him as a Lakers player: "I grew up a Lakers fan, I grew up a Kobe fan. Watched all them finals runs." The guard emphasized his singular focus: "Winning a championship that's been the one thing I have wanted to do since becoming a Laker...to help this organization compete for a championship."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Updated Team World Roster After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo Injuries

With Shai and Giannis out, Team World’s updated All-Star pool: Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Jamal Murray, Alperen Sengun, Pascal Siakam, Deni Avdija, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Norman Powell. The absences opened two spots, with Fox replacing Giannis, but Powell slotting in, representing Jamaica. Sengun came in for Shai after being a shock All-Star snub.

By Raahib Singh

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