about 1 month ago

Luka Doncic Explains Why It's Important to Keep Winning As Lakers Continue Hot Streak

Luka dropped 42 points in the win over the Cavs, making it his 16th 40+ point game of the season. Lakers have also won 15 of their last 17 games. After the game, he said, "If you don't win it doesn't really mean anything. The run we've been on it means a lot. We gotta just keep playing like that."

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Tristan Thompson Backs Ban On Transgender Athletes In Women’s Sports

Thompson backed a ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, citing fairness and his role as a father. “A man’s genetic makeup is totally different,” Thompson said. He added it would not be fair for him to play in the WNBA, saying young athletes worked “blood, sweat and tears” to get there. He also said he understands both sides.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

JJ Redick Downplays Historic Company After Back-to-Back 50-Win Seasons

Redick brushed off any mention alongside coaching legends after his 2nd 50-win year in two seasons. “I don’t deserve to be mentioned along with Phil or Pat or any of those guys,” he said, adding, “I’ve got a lot left to accomplish.” Redick instead credited continuity, resilience, and a locker room “resolved” to keep solving problems and chasing wins.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Nick Wright Rips MVP Shift Toward Victor Wembanyama

Wright said people are changing MVP standards to favor Wembanyama over Luka, arguing the award has never been split 50-50 between offense and defense. “In real time people are trying to change what the historic qualifiers for MVP are… in service of one guy’s candidacy… and against another guy’s candidacy,” Wright said. “Changing it up I think is disingenuous.”

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Stephen Curry Admits He’s the “Only One Off the Board” in Trade Conversations for Warriors

Curry admitted Green’s name surfacing in a potential Giannis deal was part of the NBA’s reality. “Giannis is the only one that would’ve made sense,” he said, adding any team would’ve explored it. Curry stressed nothing advanced, but acknowledged the business side bluntly: “I guess I’m the only one that is off the board, out of the conversation.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Wants One More All-Defense Nod to Reach Rare Company

Green says he still has a major goal left this season: earning a 10th All-Defense selection. “I feel better defensively than I ever have,” he said, arguing his impact goes beyond steals and blocks. If Green gets there, he’d join Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Scottie Pippen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kevin Garnett as the only players with 10-time All-Defense selections.

By Raahib Singh

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