about 2 months ago

Joe Johnson on Kobe Not Speaking to Jeremy Lin: "The Great Ones Don't Care"

Johnson reacted to Lin's story about Kobe ignoring him for five months. "Typically the great ones, they don't even give a damn if you take it personal or not...You think Kobe lost some sleep behind that?" he said. Johnson noted this wasn't isolated. "The great ones don't care. They put in so much work...to be who they are."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Tyrese Maxey Out for the Next Two Games

Maxey suffered a sprain of the right fifth finger and will miss the next two games, per Shams Charania. Philadelphia play Cavaliers and Grizzlies next. The 76ers All-Star is averaging 29 points, 6.7 assists and 3.3 threes and has missed just two games all season while helping Philadelphia to a 34-29 record. Further testing is scheduled.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Rui Hachimura Says Lakers “Stepped Up” in Big Win vs. Knicks

With LeBron James out for the game vs. Knicks, Hachimura said other guys stepped up as the Lakers won 110-97. "We got this dub, so yeah that's all that mattered," Hachimura said. He highlighted how the Lakers' defense was really good and that it's a good blueprint to face teams going forward. The Lakers brought energy in the crucial win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Couldn’t Even Imagine Playing for Another Team, “Found Peace” in Denver

Jokic doesn't even want to think of playing for a team other than the Denver Nuggets, even if he doesn't win another championship in his career. "An organic title, it means more to me than anything," Jokic said. He continued, "I really found peace here. My two kids were born here. Everyone's here. Peace, home, I found my life here."

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Admits to Watching Hawks Recently Because of Jalen Johnson

Jokic admitted to watching the Hawks, showing particular interest in Jalen Johnson, who has grown into an All-Star this season. "He is an interesting player. He’s like a little fawn. He’s good," Jokic said. Johnson is averaging a career-high 22.9ppg, 10.5rpg and 7.9apg. He's become the face of the Hawks' franchise after they traded away Trae Young at the deadline.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick Praises Austin Reaves After Lakers Win Over Knicks

Despite LeBron James being out vs the Knicks, the Lakers won in LA 110-97. Reaves dropped 25 points on 50% shooting. "He was really strong today. You need physicality on offense, and I thought he was really physical on offense," said Redick post-game. Doncic pitched in with a team-high 35 points as LAL have won 15 of their last 24.

By Samir Mehdi

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