11 minutes ago

James Harden Blasted for Shrinking in Another Playoff Moment

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith looked into the camera and told Harden, “Your Hall-of-Fame status is on the verge of being revoked,” after another quiet playoff finish. He cited three second-half shots, zero fourth-quarter points, and more turnovers than baskets. Smith said, “It’s an APB out” for Harden in “key playoff moments,” calling the inactivity scary.

By Raahib Singh

13 minutes ago

Skip Bayless: JJ Redick Is Begging for Fouls for LeBron James

Bayless said he does not miss Luka Doncic because he does not miss “all the whining and begging,” but now James has Redick “begging for him.” He said James has “lost some of the respect of the referees” because he no longer finishes at the rim the same way. Bayless called Lakers-Thunder an “extremely footballish basketball game.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

OG Anunoby Warned Against Playing Through Hamstring Strain

Tim MacMohan called it “ludicrous” that Anunoby is questionable for Game 3, saying, “There’s no way O.G. Anunoby can play tonight.” He cited past hamstring injuries involving Aaron Gordon and Anunoby, saying both struggled. MacMohan said New York needs Anunoby “at his best” for a title run and playing him tonight puts him at risk for rest of the postseason.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

WNBA’s 30th Season Opens With Three-Game Friday Slate

The WNBA’s 30th season opens Friday with three games: Connecticut at New York and Washington at expansion team Toronto at 7:30 p.m. ET, then Golden State at Seattle at 10. The Tempo debut at Coca-Cola Coliseum, while the Valkyries begin their second season on the road. Every opening-night game airs on ION as the league starts its 44-game schedule.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Shannon Sharpe: LeBron James Was Not Aggressive Enough

Sharpe said he was “disappointed” in James’ Game 2 showing because he “wasn’t aggressive at all” and spent too much time standing in the corner. He called a late turnover “unacceptable” and said his fourth-quarter flurry was “not enough.” Sharpe wanted third-quarter assertiveness after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat, but Oklahoma City answered with a 32-14 run that stunned him.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Stephanie White Says Talks About Caitlin Clark Going Off-Ball Are Overblown

White said fans are “freaking out” about Clark playing off the ball because they want familiar usage, but Indiana needs ways to “ease the load on her body” and mind after an injury-riddled season. She said Clark will still handle the ball, while rookie Raven Johnson brings “elite” defense, kick-ahead passing, and pace to the Fever.

By Raahib Singh

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