about 1 month ago

Joel Embiid Told Tyrese Maxey He Would Be a Star Before He Played a Single NBA Game

Maxey recalled Embiid moving him from the third practice unit to the first and telling him on his debut flight he would be a star. "You're going to be a star in this league, bro. You're going to be really good," Embiid told him. "I'm like, bro, I haven't even played a game. I played zero basketball games," Maxey added.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Ime Udoka Provides Update On Fred VanVleet's Torn ACL

VanVleet suffered his torn ACL in late September of 2025. "Nothing new officially at the sixth month mark," said Ime today. "[He's] going about his business picking up workouts on the court, but still no contact." Fred is expected to rehab all season long regardless of how deep Houston's Playoff run is to better heal for the 2026-27 season.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

NBA Analyst Says Knicks Are Under Immense Pressure to Make the Finals

Zach Harper stated that the Knicks have to go into the playoffs aiming for the Finals, especially after their fired Tom Thibodeau after an Eastern Conference Finals run. Harper believes Mike Brown's job could be in jeopardy "if they fail to make the Conference Finals." He wonders if the Knicks would also make major changes to the roster.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

JB Bickerstaff Speaks On Jaden Ivey Debacle

Bickerstaff, having coached Ivey on the Pistons, acknowledged that it must be "extremely difficult" for Ivey currently after being waived. "The NBA is one of the most inclusive environments in sports," JB continued, speaking on how Jaden's comments negatively impacted the LGBTQ community. "As long as your beliefs don't infringe upon me, you have a right to have your beliefs."

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Tracy McGrady Says Rockets Have to Fix Their Defense, Mentions Kevin Durant’s Burner Issue

McGrady detailed how the Rockets were consistent before the All-Star break, but have been playing below .500 basketball since his burner account allegations. "Defensively they lost that identity of who they were," McGrady said. He warned the Rockets that they "got to clean it up", before the playoffs. He added that the offense has been impacted by the defensive issues.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Dillon Brooks Gets A Technical Almost immediately After Return From Injury Vs Magic

Dillon Brooks missed the Suns' last 18 games due to a broken hand and within 89 seconds of his return, was T'd up. This came after he was caught chirping at Paolo Banchero. It led to a bit of a scuffle that ended up with Brooks getting a tech and Devin Booker and Desmond Bane being called for double technicals.

By Samir Mehdi

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