3 months ago

Kendrick Perkins Calls Watching Deandre Ayton “Disturbing,” Questions His Effort

On Road Trippin’, Perkins said Ayton “does nothing athletically,” criticizing a lack of hustle and “extra effort.” “He’s not gonna lunge for basketballs… he just don’t play with no damn force,” Perkins said. He tied it to recurring conflict, adding that if you’re “beefing with 10 people,” “it ain’t the 10 people” and you “gotta go check myself.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Michael Jordan Congratulates Derrick Rose Ahead of Jersey Retirement Night

Jordan sent a heartfelt message for Rose's jersey retirement ceremony tonight following Chicago's game against Boston. "You had an unbelievable career. You really represented the city of Chicago, Chicago Bulls, your family, and yourself very well. I'm very proud of you," he said. "Looking forward to seeing your jersey hanging up there with my jersey. Congratulations and enjoy your night."

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Charles Barkley Says Stephen Curry "Biggest Loser" in Jonathan Kuminga Drama

"The biggest loser in the whole thing is Steph," Chuck said about the Kuminga situation. "Now Steph is going to finish the last part of his career on a mediocre team. And that's the thing that's disheartening about it." Barkley acknowledged Golden State was never a championship contender but emphasized they were still a solid team before the drama.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

LeBron James Reflects on Facing Derrick Rose Ahead of Jersey Retirement

"Nothing but respect and a humble fear going against D. Rose. His talent, his speed, his athleticism, his craftiness, his mind," LeBron said ahead of the Bulls retiring Rose's jersey. He noted Rose remains the youngest MVP in NBA history. "The guy was just simply that great," LeBron said, adding he felt disappointed about their playoff battles.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

NBA Front Offices Believe Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Now "Unexpectedly Possible"

Numerous NBA front offices now operate "with greater conviction than ever before that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade before the league's Feb. 5 trade deadline had become unexpectedly possible," per Jake Fischer. Fischer reported Milwaukee has had "a grudgingly realization that trading Giannis might finally be best for both sides." The deadline is at 3 PM ET on February 5.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Blazers Could Facilitate a Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade to the Knicks, Per Jake Fischer

According to Fischer, the Blazers could help facilitate a trade sending Giannis to the Knicks, getting Mikal Bridges in return. Fischer reported that the Blazers have "long admired" Bridges. Additionally, Portland has the Bucks' 2028, 2029 and 2030 first round picks, acquired in the Damian Lillard-Jrue Holiday trade, they could use to sweeten the trade as a third team.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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