2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard Believes Kris Dunn Should Be First Team All-Defense

"Hopefully he’s hitting those minutes because he’s for sure gonna get a First Team or Second Team," said Kawhi after the win over the shorthanded Warriors. Dunn is the Clippers' primary defender for offensively talented guards on the perimeter. He's been averaging 1.5 steals and 3.5 deflections a game this season all while being a competent offensive option.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Warns Giannis’ Calf Return Risks an Achilles, Calls for “Caution”

Smith said he respects Giannis for “never” cheating the game, but questioned the timing of his return because Milwaukee is “on a fast track to nowhere.” Smith stressed calf is the bigger issue, considering Giannis missed 23 games, this kind of irritation that can precede an Achilles tear, citing recent examples, and concluded, “caution is the order of the day.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Paul Pierce: Jonathan Kuminga’s Speed Fits Hawks’ Turnover-Run Identity

Kuminga’s Atlanta burst has been loud: 21.3 points, 7.7 boards, 67.7% shooting, Hawks 4-0. Pierce said, “If you look at the Hawks identity… create turnovers, get out and run… if you make it a running game and you got Kuminga out there in transition, he’s a perfect fit.” After Warriors’ 2-year, $45M offer, he’s cashing audition tape.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Paul Pierce Challenges Zion Williamson’s Ceiling: “He Should Be Around 27 and 10”

Zion told Malika Andrews he’s “the healthiest” since Duke and had to “look in the mirror” about his work. Paul Pierce wasn’t moved: “21-5 and three are good numbers,” but “he should be around 27 and 10” and “shooting 10 free throws a game.” Pierce added, “When you’re on a bad team… dominate then” for real.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Kendrick Perkins Says Cavs Under Most Pressure, With Donovan Mitchell the Bullseye

Perkins said “the team that’s under the most pressure is the Cleveland Cavaliers,” and “there’s no other player… under the amount of pressure” like Mitchell. He argued Cleveland has “done more for Donovan Mitchell than they’ve done for LeBron James,” pointing to roster moves and coaching changes made to maximize him. Perkins also flagged Mobley’s playoff physicality.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Rich Paul Uses Udonis Haslem as the Perfect Example of What Pat Riley Values in a Player

Rich Paul held up Udonis Haslem as the perfect example of what Pat Riley values in a player. "You don't always have to be the shiny object to have longevity," Paul said. "He was tough, could play every role, came in every day with the right attitude. He deserved every year he got because he gave you that."

By Adit Pujari

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