4 months ago

Josh Hart Calls Loss vs. Kings "Embarrassing", Shoulders Blame for Knicks’ Poor Defense

Hart was embarrassed by the Knicks' 112-101 loss vs. the 11-30 Kings. "It starts with me," Hart said, taking responsibility for the Knicks' lack of intensity throughout the game. He focused on how he gave up an open layup and how the Knicks' issues were about defense, not offense. The Knicks struggled as a cohesive defensive unit.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Draymond Green Challenges World to Prove It Against Team USA

Green suggested FIBA should combine top players from different countries to try to beat Team USA, saying, “One guy from France, one from Slovenia, one from Canada.” He added, “It has yet to be proven you can beat the USA,” noting Olympic gold hasn’t changed hands since 2004. Green said, “The gold medals speak for themselves. Team USA still running everything.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Michael Scotto: Nets Could Keep Michael Porter Jr. Past Deadline Despite Growing Interest

Scotto said Porter is having an “All-Star caliber season” and “a lot of teams across the league” have called Brooklyn to gauge his availability. Still, he urged patience on trade buzz, noting the Nets want to “take a step forward” next season and Porter “could very well be a part of that” because he’s “still young in his prime.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga Open to Miami After Demanding Trade

Kuminga, who requested a trade per Shams, would welcome Heat interest, though Miami has not pursued him since free agency. He becomes trade eligible Jan. 15. If Golden State does not receive a preferred offer, they plan to keep him past the deadline. With Sacramento unwilling to include a future protected first, the Lakers could step in.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Dillon Brooks Says Memphis “Fell Off” After His Exit

Brooks said Memphis declined after trading him, saying, “They haven’t fell off — like Memphis did,” while crediting Houston for staying relevant. He said the Grizzlies “wanted to keep me” but couldn’t pass on Kevin Durant. Memphis finished second in the West in 2022–23, fell to 13th the following season, and has not finished higher than eighth since.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Grizzlies Viewed Dillon Brooks as Negative Influence on Young Core

Sources said Memphis made no attempt to retain Brooks in free agency because the front office felt his “incessant trash talk and inflammatory antics” had become a “bad influence” on the young core. Brooks, once a leader during the team’s rise, had come to symbolize a “cocky team that didn’t back up its bold talk,” per team sources.

By Adit Pujari

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