3 months ago

Hawks Could Win Giannis Sweepstakes, But Only by Parting With Jalen Johnson

Sam Amick reported some rival execs see Atlanta as “in prime position” to land Antetokounmpo, but only if the Hawks are willing to include Jalen Johnson in a blockbuster. Amick noted Johnson’s importance has grown since Atlanta dealt Trae Young to Washington. Hawks officials later downplayed involvement, stressing a long-term build modeled after Oklahoma City and San Antonio.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Jason Kidd Compares Cooper Flagg-Kon Knueppel ROTY Race To Isiah Thomas And Mark Aguirre

Flagg and Kon spent their one year at Duke as best friends and roommates. They face off tonight for Mavs-Hornets (Flagg is questionable due to his ankle). "Friends that are going to compete, I think the perfect example is Zeke and Mark," said Kidd. IT and Aguirre have been best friends since their college days as well.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Doc Rivers Responds To Jae Crowder Blaming Him For The Giannis-Bucks Debacle

Crowder reminded fans that Milwaukee was 30-13 in the 2023-24 season with Adrian Griffin before firing him for Doc. He blames Doc for the Giannis trade discussions. "That’s just a nice thing to say," said Rivers, sarcastically. "Usually there’s a reason behind it, usually it’s called playing time," he continued, hinting at Jae feeling scorned over his role in Milwaukee.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Cavaliers Intrigued By Dalton Knecht, Could Trade De'Andre Hunter To Lakers For Him

Knecht has already been traded by the Lakers once before the Mark Williams deal was rescinded. He's not gotten much playing time this season and his camp is hinting towards wanting to leave. The Cavs "like the idea" of Knecht to offload Hunter's contract. LAL is coincidentally interested in Hunter as they are with Brooklyn's Day'Ron Sharpe and Haywood Highsmith.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Mark Aguirre’s First Lesson to Cooper Flagg Was About “Not Being Afraid”

Aguirre said Flagg, being the first overall pick, was coming into the NBA with a bullseye on his back. "The who NBA know who you are and they're ready to test you," Aguirre said. Aguirre recalled his own days as a number 1 pick and how so many players were after him. He's been happy to see Flagg's progress.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Kevin Durant Throws It Down Against The Hawks In Traffic

Durant at 37 has had an unusual amount of dunks in traffic. In the first quarter tonight, he drove into the lane from the top of the key and casually rose up for a semi-poster. He dropped 6p in the quarter in a low-scoring 23-23 1Q. He is however, 3-7 currently to get those 6 points.

By Samir Mehdi

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