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Matt Barnes Recalls the Brutal Line Gregg Popovich Hit Him With After 2016 Playoff Sweep

"You played a hell of a series son, but you can't bring a spoon to a knife fight," Pop told Barnes after the Spurs swept his Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 in the 2016 first round. Barnes averaged 8.4 points in the series but San Antonio outscored Memphis by 15.2 points per game across the four games.

By Adit Pujari

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Michael Irvin Wants Cowboys to End 30-Year Super Bowl Drought as Knicks Win NBA Finals

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Michael Irvin Wants Cowboys to End 30-Year Super Bowl Drought as Knicks Win NBA Finals

“Now that the NBA season is over and the Knicks have ended a 53-year championship drought!!! We must turn our attention to the NFL and see if the Cowboys can now erase a 30-year championship drought,” Irvin posted on Instagram. He also shared a graphic showing the NFL's receiving-yard leaders from 1991, a season in which he led the league with 1,523.


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Tyler Herro To Pistons Picking Up Steam In Giannis Potential Trade

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Tyler Herro To Pistons Picking Up Steam In Giannis Potential Trade

Ku Khalil on X reports that Tyler Herro will be a part of an alleged 3-team trade between the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Piston. Herro woul be re-routed to the Pistons. This isn't entirely official as of yet as neither Shams nor a beat reporter has provided their two cents. Underdog NBA has however confirmed it.

By Samir Mehdi

AJ Dybantsa's Reasoning For Not Having An Agent

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AJ Dybantsa's Reasoning For Not Having An Agent

AJ's father Ace claims the family doesn't have an agent for AJ because they want to "keep as much money in the family as possible", which is very valid. They do have a marketing team based in Paris however. When asked on why this was the case, Ace said, "Because AJ is an IBM. An International Black Man."

By Samir Mehdi

Dwight Howard Wants A 2020 Lakers Title Reunion

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Dwight Howard Wants A 2020 Lakers Title Reunion

It's been six years since the Lakers won their 2020 championship, breaking a 10-year drought. With the 2016 Cavaliers having their 10-year championship anniversary, Dwight Howard is feeling a bit of fomo. He wants his 2020 title team to reunite. "We need to do a 2020 Lakers vacation since we didn’t get a parade." Perhaps in 2030.

By Samir Mehdi

Celtics Have Intensified Their Pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Celtics Have Intensified Their Pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

"I was told a short time ago the Celtics have intensified their efforts to land Antetokounmpo," reported Gery Woelfel. Details on the exact package being discussed aren't out yet. Gery also reports that the Celtics are more receptive to trading Jaylen Brown but it's likely he ends up on a third team. Not Milwaukee. Heat are still frontrunners for Giannis.

By Samir Mehdi

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