less than a minute ago

Kendrick Perkins Blasts Victor Wembanyama for Trying to Play Like a Guard in Game 5 Loss

"Wemby got punked last night," Perkins said on ESPN. "When I saw Wemby come out and want to be a guard, I said it was going to be a long night. When he decides to be a big man first with guard skills, it's when he dominates." Wembanyama had 20 points and 6 rebounds in 114-127 loss to OKC.

By Adit Pujari

Shannon Sharpe Rips Officiating After Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 5 Win

Sharpe said officials had “a bad stretch” in Thunder-Spurs Game 5, insisting “that was a goaltending” and asking, “How did they miss that?” He also said the ball went off Chet Holmgren’s foot, joked players had “a boat” and “a yacht” for shoes. He joked the NBA may need a 10-free-throw cap, questioning Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 17 free throws.

By Raahib Singh

18 minutes ago

Shannon Sharpe: Luka and Reaves Will Never Match 41-Year Old LeBron's Defense

"Y'all do not think in your heart of hearts that Austin Reaves or Luka Doncic are better defenders than LeBron at 41," Sharpe said. "At no point in time in their career will they ever be the defender that LeBron James was or is currently. Be honest with yourself!" LeBron averaged 1.2 steals at 41, ranking among league leaders.

By Adit Pujari

33 minutes ago

What WNBA Games Are On Tonight? WNBA Schedule (May 27)

Wednesday’s WNBA slate has five games: Phoenix at New York at 7 p.m. ET on USA Network, Toronto at Chicago at 8 on League Pass, Atlanta at Minnesota at 9 on USA Network, and Connecticut at Portland plus Washington at Seattle at 10 on League Pass. The Liberty-Mercury and Dream-Lynx matchups anchor the national TV window tonight.

By Raahib Singh

about 6 hours ago

Victor Wembanyama Was Unavailable for Media Following WCF Game 5 Loss

"Victor Wembanyama was unavailable to speak with media after Game 5," per Michael C. Wright. "He just left the locker room," following Spurs' 114-127 game loss. Wemby had a disappointing performance, dropping just 20 points and 6 rebounds while looking passive on offense. He will need to step up in game 6 for the Spurs' Finals hopes to remain alive.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 6 hours ago

Tom Dundon Defends Laying Off 70 Blazers Employees

Dundon has defended his recent decision to fire 70 Blazers employees, framing it as a move to improve efficiency and output. "People are happier when they’re busy and productive. And more people just creates more problems, usually. I think Portland just had too many people," Dundon said. He added that he's treating the Blazers like any other business.