4 months ago

Kawhi Leonard Shrugs Off “Playoff Kawhi” Label: “I Don’t Even Know Who That Is”

After Lue’s comment about Kawhi being in “playoff mode” during Clippers’ 11-2 stretch, Kawhi downplayed the nickname. “I don’t even know who that is,” he said. “Y’all make up those names and titles.” Leonard added he’s played “at a high level” in regular seasons too, and you can’t just “turn it around” for the playoffs without the same mindset nightly.

By Raahib Singh

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

4 months ago

Dirk Nowitzki Hits Back at Udonis Haslem’s Troll Attempt Ahead of NBA Berlin Games

On NBA Berlin Games coverage, Haslem needled Dirk about never playing at home in Germany ahead of Grizzlies-Magic. “Just a sad bit salty you ain't get that opportunity when you was playing,” he said. Nowitzki added he did play a preseason game there “in 2012 after we beat the Miami Heat in the championship,” making UD regret his statement.

By Raahib Singh

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