about 2 months ago

Joel Embiid Puts Out Sympathetic Statement On His Willingness To Play Through Injury

"I've dealt with a lot of stuff over my career. I don't complain," said Embiid after dropping 33 in Philly's Game 5 win while battling an in-game knee injury. "A lot of people might have takes of that I might be lazy or whatever, but every single time I'm on the floor I want to play as hard as possible."

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Says Spurs Were Right to Keep Their Core

Wembanyama said outside trade chatter never changed how he viewed San Antonio’s future. “I wasn’t really speculating about anything or getting any player,” he said. He praised Brian Wright for trusting the process and keeping the group together, adding the Spurs executive “should get Executive of the Year also for not making a move.”

By Raahib Singh

Mike Wilbon: Knicks Finals Talk Is Not a Wild Overreaction

about 2 months ago

Mike Wilbon: Knicks Finals Talk Is Not a Wild Overreaction

Wilbon said predicting a Knicks Finals run is “not that big of an overreaction” after New York’s dominant Game 5 win. He said Boston “routinely” throws in one clunker per series, but a second home dud is “bothersome.” Wilbon praised Karl-Anthony Towns’ playmaking wrinkle and asked if everyone has “overrated and overstated the Celtics,” with the East open.

By Raahib Singh

Tyler Herro, Miami Heat Headed Toward Potential Split

about 2 months ago

Tyler Herro, Miami Heat Headed Toward Potential Split

“After asking around, I get a strong sense that Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat are heading for a divorce this summer. One way or another,” Greg Sylvander said. Herro has spent seven seasons with Miami, winning Sixth Man of the Year and helping the team reach the NBA Finals twice during his tenure.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

NBA’s Anti-Tanking Plan Would Make Losing Costly

Shams said Silver told teams, “Losing should be uncomfortable,” as the NBA weighs a 16-team lottery reform. Owners will vote on it on May 28. The bottom three records would get the fewest No. 1 pick chances, teams could not win No. 1 in consecutive years, and three straight top-five picks would be banned to curb tanking.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Says Cooper Flagg Was The Right Rookie Of The Year Pick Over Kon Knueppel

“I absolutely think they picked the right guy. Kon had a good stretch, you know toward the middle after All-Star break, but I think Cooper at the end solidified his place as the best rookie.” Pierce said, adding Flagg ranked first or second in major rookie categories and carried a heavier load than Knueppel, who still had an impactful season.

By Adit Pujari

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