about 1 month ago

Perkins Calls Out NBA's Double Standard After Victor Wembanyama Escapes Suspension

"I'm 1,000% in with what Draymond said," Perkins said. "If that was the other way around and Naz Reid took out Wemby, he would've been suspended! You cannot do that!" The NBA ruled Monday there would be no suspension or fine for Wembanyama despite the Flagrant 2 ejection, a decision Perkins and Green both called a clear double standard.

By Adit Pujari

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about 1 month ago

Naz Reid Happy That Victor Wembanyama Didn’t Get Suspended for Elbowing Him

Reid is happy that Wemby hasn't been suspended for elbowing him in the face and wants to face the Spurs at full strength. "I'm happy. I just want to be able to play a full, healthy team," Reid said, wanting to compete on fair terms. Reid added that he just wants to hoop and thinks Wemby wants the same.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama Drops 16 Points In 5 Minutes

Devin Vassell revealed Wemby was "upset" with his Game 4 ejection. He's clearly channeled this anger into his Game 5 play, draining 16 points in a little over the first 5 minutes of the game. Minnesota had scored merely 11 points in the time it took him to score 16. He's grabbed 5 rebounds and is 6-8 from the field.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama And Anthony Edwards Get A Bit Testy In Game 5

Ayo Dosunmu caught up to Wemby after a play and tried to rattle him with a few words. It's unclear what was said but it was enough for Anthony Edwards to interfere. He pushed them away from one another which led to Wemby and Ant pushing each other away from one another as well. Play resumed, no fouls were called.

By Samir Mehdi

Heat Emerge as Prime Suitors for Donovan Mitchell if He Doesn’t Sign Cavs Extension

about 1 month ago

Heat Emerge as Prime Suitors for Donovan Mitchell if He Doesn’t Sign Cavs Extension

Jake Fischer spoke on Mitchell's potential exit should the Cavaliers lose vs. Pistons in the ECSF. "If he declines the extension with CLE, they almost have to look at trading Donovan and Miami is very much going to be looking at acquiring him," Fischer said. This would be a huge blow for the Cavs who are aiming for championship contention.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Spurs Take 12-Point Half Time Lead vs. Timberwolves in WCSF Game 5

about 1 month ago

Spurs Take 12-Point Half Time Lead vs. Timberwolves in WCSF Game 5

Victor Wembanyama dropped 21 points, leading the Spurs to a 59-47 lead in the first half. De'Aaron Fox played an important role as well, with 12 points. Anthony Edwards started a bit slow but dropped 8 points, leading the Timberwolves' scoring. Julius Randle has struggled to start the game as well, with just 6 points on 2-7 shooting.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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