about 2 months ago

LeBron James Says Playoff Officiating Turns the NBA Into “a Different Sport”

James said players spend all year adjusting to one whistle, then “in the postseason they let the sh*t go,” forcing teams to readjust on the fly. He said it can take “two to three, four playoff games” to adapt, adding, “What are we doing?” The issue is simple: after months of one standard, playoff basketball becomes “a different sport.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Maxxine Dupri Shuts Down Kevin Durant DM Talk

Speaking about her past as a Rams and Suns cheerleader, the WWE star Dupri dismissed any suggestion that Durant ever contacted her. Asked directly if the NBA star had said hello, she replied, “Um, no.” She added no Suns players approached her either, noting, “Not to me. I’ve been with my husband.” That ended the speculation quickly and clearly.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Makes Heat History With 31-Point First Quarter

Bam Adebayo went absolutely nuclear, dropping a whopping 31 points in the first quarter vs. Wizards. By doing so, he broke the Heat's single quarter scoring record. He shot 10-17 from the field and 5-8 on 3-pointers. Before this, Adebayo's season-high was 32 points. With 45 points halfway through the 3rd-quarter, a new career-high, Adebayo nears his first 50-point game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Nick Young Praises Victor Wembanyama For Consulting Jamal Crawford Over Michael Jordan

"The fact that Wemby went and reached out to Jamal Crawford, a lot of people don't do that, they'll reach out to superstars or call Jordan," said Young. To each their own. Anthony Edwards learned a ton from reaching out to MJ and Wemby tightened up his handle by consulting JC. Wemby, at 7'6, is a brilliant ball-handler.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Steve Kerr Addresses Shortening The NBA Season

Injuries have been ramping up in the NBA over the past several years and an 82-game season may be to blame for it. "We would actually have to make a little less revenue. Not really an American concept, but I'm just, I'm of the belief that it should be. I think quality is going to matter long term," said Kerr.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Charges At NBA Official, Gets Ejected

Brown got nudged into the crowd by Castle and Wemby when he was dribbling. He demanded a foul and when he didn't receive one, charged at the ref. He was held back and no altercation took place but he did get ejected. "This the sh** I be talking about," he tweeted out post-ejection. He left with merely 8 points.

By Samir Mehdi

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