about 2 months ago

Karl-Anthony Towns Says Knicks Have to Be Ready for a Tough Game 6 vs. Hawks

KAT stated that the toughest kind of game is the one that ends a team's season, expecting strong resistance from the Hawks in game 6. "We've got to be super disciplined, we've got to execute at the highest level. We gotta be ready for a really tough game," Towns said, unwilling to underestimate the hawks' threat despite a 3-2 lead.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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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

about 2 months ago

March Madness Expansion Protects the Power-Conference Crown

Jay Williams said expanding the men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams benefits power conferences, not Cinderellas. “This is about the Royal family having more seats at the table,” he said. Williams warned that extra at-large bids would devalue college basketball's regular season and help the NCAA appease power leagues before they eventually break away from the tournament.

By Raahib Singh

LeBron James Says It’s “Crazy” People Prefer First-Round Losses Over Finals Defeats

about 2 months ago

LeBron James Says It’s “Crazy” People Prefer First-Round Losses Over Finals Defeats

“Like, people will really rather you not make the playoffs or lose in the first round than to lose in the Finals, which is crazy to me. And I almost feel like, is it because it's me?” James said, questioning the narrative. He referenced making eight straight Finals, winning four, and being the NBA’s all-time leading scorer across 23 seasons.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Joel Embiid’s Health Still Defines Philadelphia’s Ceiling

Stephen A. Smith asked for “compassion” around Embiid, noting he missed his first two NBA seasons and has battled “practically every injury.” He said a healthy Embiid is “one of the best big men ever” and “doesn’t fade in big moments.” At 85% or better, Smith believes Philadelphia would still be viewed as a title contender.

By Raahib Singh

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