about 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard Opens Up on Darius Garland as a Teammate, Claims He’s a “Jokester”

Kawhi stated that Garland has been outgoing and has fit right in with the Clippers. "Just a jokester. Making jokes, bringing laughter to the team," Leonard said, describing his personality. He added that Garland has been bringing a good vibe and a positive energy to the team since the trade. Averaging 20.3ppg, Garland is also giving his all on-court.

By Pranay Mukherjee

30 days ago

LeBron at 41 Is the Lakers’ Only Real Lifeline: Iman Shumpert and Tim MacMohan

Shumpert’s silver lining after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down was simple: LeBron. “We gotta see if LeBron lying about being 41,” he joked after watching James still “doing blow-by dunks.” MacMahon was colder, saying the Lakers just need to “extend their season” long enough to give Doncic and Reaves any chance to return soon.

By Raahib Singh

30 days ago

Why Cori Close’s UCLA Breakthrough Meant So Much Across Women’s Basketball

After UCLA won its first national title, Chiney Ogwumike said the moment belonged to Close. She called the Bruins coach “a student of the game,” recalling how Close would show up with a notepad to learn from Tara VanDerveer while still building her own identity. Ogwumike said women’s basketball is “very happy” to see Close finally rewarded.

By Raahib Singh

30 days ago

Portland Actively Exploring Coaching Market as Chauncey Billups Remains Out Indefinitely

"League sources say Dundon has been actively exploring the coaching market to get a better sense of Portland's potential options at season's end," per Marc Stein. Splitter has gone 40-37 as interim after Billups was placed on indefinite leave by the NBA following the Blazers' opening night loss, with Billups under investigation as part of a federal gambling probe.

By Adit Pujari

30 days ago

Dwyane Wade Felt Honored Watching Stephen Curry’s Return Unfold in His Shoe

Curry returned against Houston after missing more than 27 games with a knee injury and immediately gave Wade a moment to celebrate too. Wade called him “one of the greatest players” and said he was honored Curry chose to wear his Way of Wade 12 “All-Star Game” shoe in his first game back, turning the comeback into “MOMENTS.”

By Raahib Singh

30 days ago

Stephen A. Smith Fantasizes About Giannis Antetokounmpo Teaming Up With Steph Curry

"What if Giannis stood up and said I want to make sure I go to Golden State?" Smith said. "You think about the gazelle that he is, the way that he finishes at the basket, and then all of a sudden he's somebody that could kick it out to that man Steph Curry. You fantasize about stuff like this."

By Adit Pujari

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