4 months ago

Jalylen Brown Should Win MVP Over Luka Doncic: Kendrick Perkins

Perkins backed Brown for MVP over Doncic on Road Trippin, saying, “Jaylen Brown's getting it done with less.” He cited 30 points per game, 50% shooting, and 37% from 3, plus being “the best two-way player in the game right now.” On Doncic: “You got to slide them puppies defensively.” He pointed to opponent field-goal numbers that had Brown second.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Shams: Trae Young Prefers Wizards as Hawks Explore Move for $49M Option

Charania reported Young has Washington as his top preferred trade destination. Atlanta is working to move him, sources said, with a $49 million player option looming for next season. Charania noted the option could make him an expiring contract in the offseason, or he could opt out and leave, creating significant Hawks cap space soon.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Why Trae Young Wants Washington: Schlenk Ties and a Young Core to Build With

Shams Charania said Young views the Wizards as a fit because Washington can offer him “a lead guard for the future” alongside “young players that he could build with.” He also cited Young’s relationships inside the organization, including executive Travis Schlenk, “who drafted Young” in 2018. Charania added there’s “traction” now in trade talks around Young’s exit from Atlanta.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Kings Shut Down Zach LaVine’s Push Toward Atlanta For Trae Young This Offseason

League sources say LaVine’s Klutch Sports representatives tried during the offseason to build support for a trade that would have sent him to Atlanta for Young. However, the Kings “squashed the idea,” blocking any such framework. Young is now on the chopping board and has shown interest in multiple teams with Wizards being his preferred destination.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

“Born to Lead”: Nuggets HC Has High Praise for Jaylen Brown

Adelman is a huge fan of Brown's mid-range game and ability to lead. "He's a problem. He's not fun to watch on tape when you have to play against him," Adelman said. He also praised the Celtics for building a shooting-based team around Brown this season. Adelman praised Brown's continued evolution and is happy to watch him grow.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Rich Paul Insists That James Harden Would Have Won 3 Rings With LeBron James as a Teammate

Paul argues that, unlike Luka Doncic, Harden never had a teammate on the level of LeBron during his Houston days. "The only thing he didn't have was a bonafide superstar, franchise guy," said Paul of Harden. He added that Harden had the misfortune of facing the Warriors, preventing him from making the NBA Finals or winning a championship in Houston.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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