about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Accuses Joel Embiid of “Flopping Around” in Game 7

While Brown acknowledged that the Celtics had no answer for Embiid, he also accused the 76ers superstar of flopping. "He got some extra calls and stuff like that and they rewarded him for that. But that's the league that we're in," Brown said, highlighting how no Celtics big man could handle him. Foul trouble restricted them as well.

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about 1 month ago

Raymond Felton Says the Cavaliers Have the Talent for a Deep Run but Lack Toughness

"I just don't see the toughness," Felton said of the Cavs ahead of their Game 7 against Toronto. Jaylon Tyson has seen limited minutes this series despite being their most physical option. "That little toughness is gone...their only toughness is the smallest guy on their team. And that's Dennis Schröder. That ain't been Don persona."


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Joel Embiid Claps Back at Payton Pritchard After 34-Point Game 7 Masterpiece

about 1 month ago

Joel Embiid Claps Back at Payton Pritchard After 34-Point Game 7 Masterpiece

"Also helps when I saw No. 11 on their team, before I came back, he said they didn't care if I was playing or not," Embiid said after the Sixers' 109-100 Game 7 win, becoming the fifth team to overcome a 3-1 deficit. Returning from an appendectomy, he had 34 points and 12 rebounds. "I thank No. 11 for that."

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Nick Wright Says Dwyane Wade Would Have Won the 2011 Finals MVP if the Heat Beat Dallas

about 1 month ago

Nick Wright Says Dwyane Wade Would Have Won the 2011 Finals MVP if the Heat Beat Dallas

Wright argued Wade was the 2011 Finals' best player on a Heat team that lost to Dallas in six. "In the finals he averaged 27, 7, 5, and was the best player on the Heat by far," Wright said. "LeBron was not with it that series...if the Heat managed to win, D Wade would've been finals MVP."

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Karl-Anthony Towns and Embiid's 2019 Social Media Beef Resurfaces Before Round 2 Matchup

about 1 month ago

Karl-Anthony Towns and Embiid's 2019 Social Media Beef Resurfaces Before Round 2 Matchup

Towns, who called Embiid out publicly, posted "I aiN't nO Bi**H. RaiSeD ARoUnD LiOnS," and Embiid responded on Instagram: "You've been a p*ssy your whole life...Don't get it twisted I OWN YOU." The two brawled in 2019 and meet in the second round Monday, with Embiid holding a 9-5 all-time head-to-head edge.

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Boston Celtics Could Explore Trading Derrick White This Summer

about 1 month ago

Boston Celtics Could Explore Trading Derrick White This Summer

Boston's first-round exit to the Sixers has renewed trade speculation around White, who shot 32.7% from three this season, per Blake Silverman. "Derrick White as the only player making a considerable salary next year that the Celtics could move...White heading elsewhere this summer is a possibility," Silverman wrote. White is owed $28.4 million next season and a player option.

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