3 months ago

LeBron James Praises Drew Timme’s Basketball IQ

LeBron said Timme showed he's a smart player through college and the G-League, earning his place in the Lakers' rotation. "He knows how to play the game. And his IQ correlates to this level," LeBron said. He's happy to see the coaches trust Timme, who scored 9 points on 4-6 shooting in Lakers' 115-107 win vs. Nuggets.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith: Knicks’ Defense Has Fallen Apart Under Mike Brown

Smith called the Knicks “horrible,” saying they are the league’s third-worst defense since Christmas Day. “They’re 27th in opponent three-point percentage,” he said, adding, “You didn’t hear this about a Thibodeau team.” Smith noted Josh Hart publicly criticizing the defense and warned the Knicks need to be in control again, “They better get it together. Time’s running out.”

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Matt Barnes Calls Rich Paul's Austin Reaves Trade Comments 'Weird'

On All The Smoke, Barnes said it was “kind of weird” for Paul to discuss trading Reaves, knowing it’d reach the Lakers. “But to me, that kind of sht f**s locker rooms up,” he said. Barnes predicted Reaves could command “somewhere around $200 million,” and noted Reaves’ reps approached Paul at a recent game.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Stephen Curry's Face Said it All After Jimmy Butler Injury, Per Monte Poole

Poole captured Steph's devastation right after Butler went down: "The look on his face said, we could be in trouble for this year." Golden State put all their stock into this season with Butler as their number two scorer, rebounder and assist leader. Poole explained what Steph's reaction reflected, "It all flashed... We're in deep doo-doo."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Jeanie Buss Filed a Restraining Order Against Her Brothers

ESPN reported Jerry Buss was "the glue that was holding a broken family together." Jeanie's lawyers filed a restraining order and lawsuit against her brothers after they tried to push her out of the team. She prevailed as controlling owner while Jim resigned as co-trustee. "I've probably talked to Jeanie four or five times," Johnny said. "That's sad."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

LeBron James Unfazed by All-Star Snub, Plans Break Either Way

LeBron showed no reaction to missing the All-Star starter announcement for the first time in 21 years. "If I'm there, I'll be there in attendance. If I'm not, I know I'll be able to take full advantage of it. I know exactly what I'll be doing, so I'm good either way," he said, remaining open to a coaches' selection.

By Raahib Singh

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