about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sounds Alarm on What College Basketball Is Leaving Behind

Calipari said the sport’s current model is failing the next wave of players. “We’re taking our eye off the ball,” he said, arguing 17- and 18-year-olds are losing scholarships and development opportunities in a system dominated by transfers and money. His plea to coaches was blunt: “Stand your ground… we’re going to get this right.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Sue Bird Says Juju Watkins Is in a “Great Spot” During ACL Recovery

Bird said Watkins is handling ACL rehab with the right mindset after tearing it as a young star. “You learn a lot from the experience,” Bird said, adding Juju seems “in a really settled place” and “a really calm place.” Bird said the final stretch of recovery gets harder, but believes Watkins “will have a great summer.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Luka Doncic Set to Miss the Remainder of the Regular Season, Per Shams Charania

Doncic has been diagnosed with a grade 2 hamstring strain, injuring it vs. Thunder on Thursday. Shams Charania reported that Luka will miss the remainder of the season, with his status for the playoffs remaining uncertain. Luka is ineligible for NBA awards, having played just 64 games, but could file an extraordinary circumstances grievance to appeal the 65-game rule.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Caleb Williams Clears the Air on “Iceman” Trademark Issue With George Gervin

Caleb said he wasn’t aware that NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin’s nickname was “Iceman” when he filed the trademark. “My dad knows, because his nickname was there,” he said. Williams added that his goal was to control what’s being made and put out. “At first, I didn’t like the nickname. My teammates gave me the name,” he concluded.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Luka Doncic Set to File for Extraordinary Circumstances Grievance, Fight for NBA Awards

According to Shams Charania, Doncic's agent Bill Duffy has made it known that they will be applying for the extraordinary circumstances challenge to appeal the 65-game rule. "Luka missed 2 games for the birth of his second child in Slovenia," Duffy said, per Charania. Duffy will use this to try and ensure that "Doncic's incredible accomplishments" are honored.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Chris Finch Raises Doubts About 65-Game Rule Amid Anthony Edwards’ All-NBA Miss

With Anthony Edwards injured and ineligible for All-NBA, Finch wonders is changes need to be made. "If you're worthy of the award and you haven't played 65 games, you should still get the award," Finch said. "You don't get the trigger to the money that goes with the award." Finch argues this would prevent undeserving players from being rewarded.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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