4 months ago

Joe Mazzulla Praises Anfernee Simons’ “Complete Game” in Celtics’ Win vs. Heat

Mazzulla said Simons has scoring talent, but the defensive plays in his 39-point performance also mattered. He credited Simons' complete game, which helped the Celtics win 119-114. "Just made winning basketball plays for most of the game," Mazzulla said. He added that Simons kept them in the first half and helped them pull away in the second half.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Jimmy Butler on Jonathan Kuminga Trade Buzz: “I Want JK to Be Happy”

Butler said, “Oh, hell no,” when asked if noise around Kuminga would affect the team, stressing, “We love JK in this locker room.” He added that if Kuminga isn’t there, “we still rock with JK,” urged him to ignore chatter and stay “the ultimate pro.” Butler said, “I want JK to be happy… Whatever brings him his joy.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Draymond Green Says Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors “Won’t Be a Distraction”

With trade chatter swirling, Green said Kuminga “won’t be a distraction because he’s not a distraction.” He added, “I know how talented he is. I know how good of a teammate he is. I know how good of a person he is.” The Warriors veteran stressed the locker room respects Kuminga’s professionalism and wants him to reach his “full potential.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga Trade Request Has Paul Pierce Seeing “Red Flags”

Pierce questioned why Kuminga, after 14 straight DNPs, can’t crack Golden State’s rotation. “There’s definitely red flags here for me,” he said, suggesting “something in between the ears” isn’t clicking. Kuminga became trade-eligible Jan. 15 on a two-year, $46.8M deal with a team option, and has requested a move. He noted today’s game is mostly pick-and-roll and ISO.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Klay Thompson on Getting to No. 4 on All-Time 3PM List: “Always My Source of Joy”

Thompson moved to fourth on the NBA’s career 3-point list and credited a lifetime routine, not shortcuts. “I love shooting the basketball,” he said, recalling a driveway hoop with a breakaway rim and big backboard. Hearing the net swish became his “source of joy” and “escapism.” He said the milestone inspires him: “I’ve got many years left.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Heat’s 2028 Plan to Chase Giannis, Jokic, and Spida Could Cool Ja Morant Trade Buzz

ESPN’s Windhorst reported Miami has been “laser focused” on avoiding 2027-28 money to keep room for 2028 free agency. Sources said that plan makes the Heat an overstated trade destination for Morant and “highly unlikely” to deviate for him. Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Donovan Mitchell are among players who could be unrestricted then. They’re expected to prioritize patience over deadline swings.

By Raahib Singh

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