4 months ago

Kiyan Anthony Says Pregame Workouts With Dad Carmelo Boost Him: “I Play Better Every Time”

Kiyan said Carmelo flies in on the day of Syracuse home games, arrives early, and gets a workout in with him before tip-off. “For him to do that, I feel like I play better every time he does that,” Kiyan said. He added Melo’s NBC schedule makes the support mean more: “It’s bigger than just basketball.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Dillon Brooks Says Memphis “Fell Off” After His Exit

Brooks said Memphis declined after trading him, saying, “They haven’t fell off — like Memphis did,” while crediting Houston for staying relevant. He said the Grizzlies “wanted to keep me” but couldn’t pass on Kevin Durant. Memphis finished second in the West in 2022–23, fell to 13th the following season, and has not finished higher than eighth since.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Grizzlies Viewed Dillon Brooks as Negative Influence on Young Core

Sources said Memphis made no attempt to retain Brooks in free agency because the front office felt his “incessant trash talk and inflammatory antics” had become a “bad influence” on the young core. Brooks, once a leader during the team’s rise, had come to symbolize a “cocky team that didn’t back up its bold talk,” per team sources.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Dirk Nowitzki Hits Back at Udonis Haslem’s Troll Attempt Ahead of NBA Berlin Games

On NBA Berlin Games coverage, Haslem needled Dirk about never playing at home in Germany ahead of Grizzlies-Magic. “Just a sad bit salty you ain't get that opportunity when you was playing,” he said. Nowitzki added he did play a preseason game there “in 2012 after we beat the Miami Heat in the championship,” making UD regret his statement.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Keldon Johnson Shares Why He and Victor Wembanyama Shaved Their Heads

Johnson said the idea started with his best friends, who “all bald their head,” and he told teammates he wanted to do it too. After a TV game delayed it, Wembanyama pushed it overnight. “Last night, Vic was like, ‘yo, let’s bald my head,’” Johnson said. They shaved each other, with Johnson careful around a knot on Vic’s head.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga Attends Shootaround With Warriors After Trade Demand

Kuminga was at Warriors’ morning shootaround and remains with the team after requesting a trade. He’s trade-eligible starting today, with the Feb. 5 deadline looming. When media were allowed onto the floor, reporter Joseph Dycus said Kuminga “immediately sprinted off the court and into the locker room.” Warriors host the Knicks tonight at 7 p.m., riding a 9-4 stretch.

By Raahib Singh

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