Kevin Durant Was the Only Player Who Could Have Helped GSW Beat LeBron: Joe Johnson

about 2 months ago

Kevin Durant Was the Only Player Who Could Have Helped GSW Beat LeBron: Joe Johnson

"He didn't go to the Warriors and piggyback, he lead them. He was the MVP of them 2 championships," Johnson said in defense of Durant's decision. "People have a hard time respecting that." With LeBron at his apex, Durant was the only option. "That's the only player you're probably could've went and got that was going to beat him."

By Adit Pujari

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Stan Van Gundy: Dwyane Wade Is Better Than James Harden

"At the end of the game, there's no one in the history of the league I would rather have with the last shot than Dwyane Wade," Van Gundy said. "He took a step back for LeBron to get a chance to win. I'm not sure anybody has had a better NBA Finals than Wade did in 2006."

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Diamond DeShields Trade Opens Cap Space for Dallas Wings

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Diamond DeShields Trade Opens Cap Space for Dallas Wings

Dallas traded DeShields to Connecticut for Rayah Marshall, a move ESPN’s Alexa Philippou said should create cap room. The deal gives the Wings more financial flexibility as they reshape the roster around Paige Bueckers and their upcoming #1 pick. Connecticut adds veteran wing depth, while Dallas gains room to keep adjusting ahead of the season.

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DeMar DeRozan Fires Back At X User Being 'Disturbed' By His Scoring List Climb

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DeMar DeRozan Fires Back At X User Being 'Disturbed' By His Scoring List Climb

After someone called it “deeply disturbing” that DeRozan's closing in on Shaq in career points, DeMar didn’t let it slide. “Disturbing!? F*** that mean?” he wrote, adding, “Who the hell is you to have an opinion on somebody career. Clown!” The post had pointed out how DeMar needs to average 18ppg for 105 games to pass Shaq and enter Top-10.

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Ja Morant’s Exclusion From Grizzlies Fan Event Signals Growing Tensions

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Ja Morant’s Exclusion From Grizzlies Fan Event Signals Growing Tensions

While players were giving their jerseys to fans on Monday, during their last home game, as part of "Fan Appreciation Night", Morant didn't have a jersey to give. According to Brandon Robinson, the Grizzlies informed Ja that he wouldn't be participating one hour before tipoff, leaving him feeling "unhappy" and "alienated". A Morant exit seems likely amid growing tensions.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Lamar Odom Open to Talks With Ex-Wife Khloe Kardashian After Dad Diss, but Won’t Force It

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Lamar Odom Open to Talks With Ex-Wife Khloe Kardashian After Dad Diss, but Won’t Force It

Khloe claimed that Lamar's father, Joe, wanted to pull the plug on him when he was hospitalized after an overdose. Lamar was taken aback by the shocking words aimed at his father. However, he is open to talking with his ex-wife, should it happen "organically". Lamar also apologized for pain he cause her or others with his drug problems.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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