11 minutes ago

Kendrick Perkins Says Victor Wembanyama’s Edge Is Good for the NBA

Perkins applauded Wembanyama for skipping Knicks handshakes, saying he has brought edge back to an NBA that has been “too damn friendly.” Perkins said Wembanyama shows “I don’t like the rest of you,” embraces Spurs-or-nothing competitiveness, and owes no congratulations after New York “kicked his ass” and exposed his flaws in the Finals loss.

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Towns gave fiancée Jordyn Woods credit on Good Morning America, calling her bag “one of the greatest articles of clothing that New York has ever seen.” He said it went “undefeated in the playoffs” as a lucky charm, adding Woods “got it done for us” and that New York has “a lot to thank her for.”

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about 1 hour ago

Mikal Bridges Jokes About James Dolan’s Alleged Playoff Lock-In Rule

Bridges joked about Knicks owner James Dolan’s alleged playoff demand, saying he “brought” players in and told them, “10 weeks, don’t have no s*x,” so they could “lock in.” Bridges laughed while calling Dolan “a savage,” adding he would be an even bigger one if he built a practice facility in New York City.

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about 2 hours ago

Paul Pierce: Jose Alvarado Outplayed De’Aaron Fox in NBA Finals

Pierce said Alvarado had “more of an impact on the Finals than De’Aaron Fox,” pointing to Game 4, when he hit “that three” and a key layup over Victor Wembanyama. While Danny Green defended Fox, Pierce said he needed more veteran leadership, calling the Spurs guard “a deer in headlights” when the lights were the brightest.

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about 3 hours ago

Jay Williams Defends Victor Wembanyama Skipping Handshakes After Finals Loss

Williams defended Wembanyama not shaking the Knicks’ hands after the Finals, saying, “Shaking hands is what you do when you’re in the Little Leagues.” He argued pro athletes are paid to compete, not exchange pleasantries, adding, “I don’t need to like you” and “I could take my ass home” after losing.

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about 4 hours ago

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Jalen Brunson After Knicks’ Championship Run

Smith apologized to Brunson on First Take, admitting, “I owe this man an apology,” after doubting him from Villanova to Dallas and New York’s 2022 deal. Smith said, “I am grateful for what you have done for this city,” and promised no more doubts. Brunson had a coy laugh and replied, “We’ll see about that.”

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