3 months ago

Jamal Murray Claims He and Nikola Jokic Have Never Argued, Details Their “Unspoken” Bond

Murray said that his relationship with Jokic has been built on years of trust and communication, without a single real argument taking place. "There’s a whole lot of games, a whole lot of friendship, relationship, symmetry, unspoken communication," Murray said. More crucially, Murray added that he has Jokic' back and Nikola has his back. He finds the dynamic "really cool."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Knicks Aren’t Showing Aggression for Giannis Because They “Believe in This Team”

Brian Windhorst said New York isn’t pushing hard for Giannis before the deadline. “The Knicks believe in this team.” He noted they didn’t make an aggressive offer when Giannis was loosely available last summer, and a real bid now would require a three- or four-team trade. He added that level of aggression “is just not happening” right now.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Says Chet Holmgren Is a “Third Option” and Shouldn’t Be an All-Star

Arenas argued Holmgren’s All-Star case is thin despite OKC’s record. “Nothing against Chet but 17, 8, and 7… your team is number one… But again, it’s a third option.” He said fans pay to see first options like Kawhi Leonard or James Harden, called Holmgren “up and down,” and blamed such picks for players not going hard there.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Marc Stein: Mavs Explore D’Angelo Russell Trades After Removing Him From Rotation

Stein reports Dallas is gauging Russell’s market after pulling him from the rotation, with D’Lo appearing in only one game over the past month. Stein added Mavericks “do not want to trade Naji Marshall or Christie,” who came in alongside Davis, while they keep exploring options involving Gafford, Thompson, and Russell as they reshuffle the roster ahead of the deadline.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Wolves Gauge Julius Randle, Naz Reid Value in Potential Offer For Giannis

Evan Sidery reports Minnesota is checking the trade value of Randle and Reid as it studies a potential Giannis bid. He adds the Bucks’ draft-pick threshold could force the Wolves to stack players plus picks, with a framework likely requiring Randle, Reid, and Jaden McDaniels to satisfy Milwaukee. It’s presented as valuation groundwork, not an active, imminent negotiation.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith: Pistons “Scare the Living Hell Out of Me,” Not Buying Knicks Hype Yet

Smith said Knicks’ six-game win streak hasn’t sold him on Finals run because Detroit has changed East math. “Pistons scare the living hell out of me… They don't just want to win, they want Knicks,” he said, pointing to a Knicks loss in Detroit “by 30.” He added he’s still “not overly confident” because Pistons are “the team to beat.”

By Raahib Singh

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