9 minutes ago

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

Other articles from NBA

about 1 hour ago

Josh Hart: Spurs Treated Beating Thunder in WCF Like Their Mountaintop

Hart said San Antonio’s win over OKC felt like “a mountaintop” for a young team, because the Spurs believed “they’re going to win it” and “it’s over.” He contrasted that with New York’s reaction after beating Cleveland, saying the Knicks barely celebrated because they knew the Eastern Conference title was “just a step,” not the destination.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Jalen Brunson: Knicks Tuned Out ESPN During Playoff Run

Brunson said the Knicks “definitely didn’t think about” outside noise during the playoffs, even after hearing criticism while down 2-1 against Hawks. He said he usually turned off ESPN in the media room because “we don’t need to listen to anything right now,” stressing New York needed to “focus on each other” and “limit the distraction.”

By Raahib Singh

Kendrick Perkins Backs Team USA to Win Soccer World Cup Despite

about 1 hour ago

Kendrick Perkins Backs Team USA to Win Soccer World Cup Despite

Perkins is backing the US squad despite just 4% odds of them winning. "One thing about Team USA we love when the odds are against US!!! It's time for Bron, Steph and KD to pass the torch anyway," Perkins said. Team USA moved on to round of 32 with their 2-0 win over Australia.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 hour ago

Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals What He Told Jalen Brunson the Day He Arrived in New York

Towns revealed on The Roommates Show what he told Brunson upon joining the Knicks, asking for just one thing in return. "I want to be that partner in crime that you haven't had... anytime you go anywhere, you're never alone. And I only ask for one thing in return," Towns said, then pointed directly at the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 hours ago

Karl-Anthony Towns Credits Knicks Teammates for Trusting His Playoff Sacrifice

Towns said sacrifices became “very easy” because Knicks teammates put in work “day in, day out.” After Hart praised him as the playoff “hub,” Towns said teammates “heard me out” and trusted his “experience” and “IQ.” He said he wanted to “amplify” Jalen Brunson and be the partner who always had his back.

By Raahib Singh

Never miss an update! Download our app now.