about 2 months ago

Luka Doncic Claims Media Never Praise His Good Defensive Games, Says He’s Trying His Best

Doncic joked that he knows the media won't talk about his good defensive outings, but tries his best. When asked about the pride he feels when doing well defensively, Doncic said, "Trying to be more aggressive, being more engaged so just trying to do better on defensive end." He made good defensive plays in Lakers' win vs. Pacers on Friday.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Dwyane Wade Picks Russell Westbrook Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Greatest OKC Player

The debate is not close, according to Wade: "I still think that Russell Westbrook is the greatest player in Oklahoma City history right now," he said. "Russ averaged a triple double 4 times, he did something that will never ever be done again. Player to player, He noted that Shai has only been there two years.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Richard Jefferson: Spurs’ Rise Is Real, but “It’s Hard to Do It in Year One”

Jefferson said Spurs are entering “year one of your greatness,” with Wembanyama now established, but title leap takes time. “Warriors… OKC didn’t do it… Boston, you see how long it took them to get over the hump,” he said. Jefferson added not winning now doesn’t rule out a conference finals or Finals run, it just shows “it’s hard to do.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Gary Payton II Would Leave Warriors If Seattle Gets a Franchise

Payton II said he'd “request a trade to Seattle” if the Sonics return, even while stressing his love for Golden State. The Warriors guard said he'd “definitely want to go back and play there,” following his father's path. Payton Sr. spent 13 seasons with Seattle, made nine All-Star teams, and remains the franchise leader in assists and steals.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Khris Middleton Fined $25,000 for Throwing Mouthpiece at Spectator Stands

NBA fined Middleton $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the spectator stands, it was announced Saturday by EVP of Basketball Operations James Jones. The incident, which also earned him a technical foul, occurred with 6:55 remaining in the third quarter of Dallas' 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on March 5.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Joe Johnson Reacts to Rich Paul Saying LeBron Would Choose the Road for a Game 7

Johnson pushed back on Rich Paul’s claim that LeBron would rather play Game 7 on the road, saying he’d take home court “all day long.” He admitted silencing a hostile crowd feels great, but said nothing beats hearing you’re at home for a deciding game. He ended by noting, “Bron out here, he a little different.”

By Raahib Singh

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