4 months ago

Jaylen Brown Says Spurs “Ain’t That Damn Good” After Free-Throw Gap

Brown said the Spurs “got away with a lot” after San Antonio attempted 20 free throws to Boston’s four. “I’m tired of the inconsistency… I’ll accept the fine,” Brown said, calling it “some b**ls**t.” He said officials “refuse to make a call” for Boston while rewarding “touch fouls” on the other end. Brown drew zero free throws despite averaging 7.4.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Jaylen Brown’s Drives Not Translating to Free Throws

Brown recorded 54 combined drives against Denver and San Antonio but drew just one shooting foul, a 1.9% rate. He ranks third in the NBA in total drives and is fouled on 8.9% leaguewide, projecting 4.8 fouls over that span. His free throws dropped from 8.7 per game in December to 5.8 in January. Boston ranks 30th in free throw attempts and 27th in foul rate on drives.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Jalen Williams Says Heat Remind Him of Thunder

Williams said Miami “play defense how we do,” calling the Heat “physical” and “well coached.” He said everyone is “prideful about defense” and that it “speaks a lot to that organization.” Williams praised Miami’s drafting, noting players who “end up going undrafted and get a ton of minutes,” adding, “It’s actually pretty cool to play against a team that’s similar in that way.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Jrue Holiday Expected to Make His Return on Tuesday

The Trail Blazers upgraded Holiday to probable for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks after he missed time with a calf injury dating back to Nov. 14. Acquired from Boston in the offseason, Holiday has played 12 games for Portland, averaging 16.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds. His potential return comes as Portland looks to stabilize its backcourt rotation.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Rick Carlisle Publicly Backs Norman Powell's All-Star Spot

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said, “Powell to me is an All Star this year… he’ll get a vote from me.” Powell has never been an All-Star but has been in the race for the Most Improved Player twice in his career. He is currently averaging 23.8 points, three made threes on 41.5% shooting, and 85.7% from the free throw line.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Angel Reese Invests in Black-Led Skincare Brand

Reese expanded her off-court portfolio by investing in Topicals, a Black-led skincare brand focused on textured skin, chronic conditions, and real treatment gaps. Her involvement helped push the company’s total funding beyond $22.6 million, Ebony reported. In contrast, she made $74,909 in WNBA last season and will earn just $82,399 in the coming season.

By Adit Pujari

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