2 months ago

Iman Shumpert’s Picks Jordan Over LeBron: “I’m a Chicago Kid… I Take the DNA of Mike”

Shumpert said LeBron “knew I was gonna say it,” then explained his bias. He criticized late-game deferring, saying, “How LeBron at the end of the game can pass to somebody… if it was my team, I wouldn’t do that.” He added, “Mike never lost in the championship,” and called Jordan a childhood superhero: “Mike saved my life a couple times.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Nick Young Says Cleveland Has Everything to Win a Title

Young made the case for Cleveland as a championship contender, pointing to their ability to match up with OKC from one through five. "They got two star players damn near three, defenders like Mobley who can do both," he said. "If they click at the right moment I think they got a chance to make it to the finals."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Kendrick Perkins Says NBA YoungBoy is Jaylen Brown's Perfect Comparison

Brown reminds Perkins of NBA YoungBoy because he’s “an independent artist… not with the industry,” meaning he’s not the guy “on commercials” or “beloved like that.” He argued Brown’s “production is louder than everybody else’s,” calling him a “villain” who “walk[s] into arenas… not tired.” Perkins added that, unlike other MVP candidates, Brown has “no All-Stars on his team.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

NBA Analyst Says Lakers’ Ceiling Is a First-Round Playoff Appearance

Rob Perez says that tha Lakers' ceiling is a first-round playoff appearance or victory. "The teams they will be facing in the second round and potentially the Conference Finals have that chemistry," Perez said. He argued that teams like the Spurs, Nuggets and Thunder have players willing to accept any role from the HC or GM, whereas the Lakers don't.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Desmond Bane Fined $25,000 for Throwing Ball Into the Stands

Brett Siegel reported that Bane was fined $25,000 for "throwing the game ball with force" into the spectator stands. This incident occurred on February 24th, when the Magic won against the Lakers 110-109. The NBA has taken stricter action against such acts, with Anthony Edwards having been fined the same amount for a similar reason earlier this season.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Set to Return vs. Nuggets

After missing the Thunder's last 9 games due to an abdominal strain, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return vs. Nuggets on February 27th, per Tim MacMahon. The Thunder have gone 5-4 in his absence, far from the dominant side they've been this season. Additionally, SGA returns with 6 games in hand to remain eligible for NBA awards.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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