2 months ago

Kon Knueppel Credits Hornets’ Confidence to Players Enjoying “Being Around Each Other”

The Hornets have taken a step forward this season, sitting in 9th seed at 31-31 and looking like a potential playoff team. "A lot of guys that enjoy being around each other in the locker room and that kind of carries over to the court," Knueppel said. He stated that the Hornets are fun, but looking to win every game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Paul Pierce on Tatum’s Friday Return: “Don’t Expect Him to Come Back and Start Getting 30”

Pierce urged patience if Tatum returns Friday, saying, “We can’t expect him to be the same player right away.” He added, “don’t expect Jayson Tatum to come back and start getting 30,” stressing a minutes ramp-up and caution after Achilles rehab. Pierce said multiple doctors and trainers signed off, so “if they’re OK with it, then I’m OK with it.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Stephen A. Says James Harden's Game 7 Record Is the Cavs' Biggest Playoff Question Mark

"The Cleveland Cavaliers got the talent to win a championship," Stephen A. said after their win over the Pistons, but questioned whether they have the character. Harden averaged 13.8 points on 27% shooting in his last four Game 7s. "That's still a question mark. Last night tells me nothing. This is a team you judge come playoff time."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Fires Back at the Pelicans After They Took a Shot at Him on Social Media

"As a franchise, you don't have the credentials," Stephen A. told the Pelicans. He owned his air balls, college career, and boxing fail. "I own what I do and what I can't do... that's the difference between me and y'all." "Come April, First Take will have been number one for 14 straight years... At 58, I'm ascending."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Roasts Pelicans’ Social Team With Franchise Receipts

Smith said Pelicans’ clapback wasn’t about players but “your social media department.” He reminded them they’re “still searching for your 20th victory,” have “two playoff series victories” in 24 years, and “never been to a conference finals.” Smith gave ammunition for Pelicans’ social diss, saying he was once held back with first-grade reading level, calling his rise “the American dream.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Draymond Green Says Pundits Like Stephen A. Smith Just "Throw S**t at a Wall"

"We're calling for all this accountability, but there's zero accountability," Draymond said, firing back at Stephen A. "Just literally get to throw sh*t at a wall... How wrong they be in most situations, but these are experts. It's the only thing you can become an expert in and never have any experience with the game."

By Adit Pujari

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