3 months ago

“Meant to Be”: Jose Alvarado Reflects on Trade to Hometown Knicks

Alvarado is ecstatic about playing for his hometown Knicks. He admitted that it just feels like it was meant to be. When asked about his first game, vs. Celtics, he said, "It feels like I’ve been part of it for a while, even though it was the first game." He added that it felt like it was supposed to happen.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

GM Will Dawkins Confident Anthony Davis Can Make His Wizards Debut This Season

Dawkins contradicted reports that Davis would miss the rest of the season with hand and groin injuries. Davis will finish rehab in Dallas and undergo a key evaluation during All-Star break, Dawkins said. If all goes well, Davis could return to Washington and make his Wizards debut later this season, Sam Amico reported.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Paul Pierce Defends Doc Rivers From 'Overrated' Title, Pins Blown 3-1 Leads on Superstars

Pierce said Rivers is “great at motivating” and “great out of timeouts,” arguing the infamous blown 3-1 leads belong to the stars. “I put that on the players,” he said, adding superstars should win one game without coaching. Rivers has lost three 3-1 series leads, once in Orlando and twice with the Clippers. Pierce called him “great play calling,” too.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Paul Pierce on Being Taken Out on a Wheelchair: “Did Y’all See Me Ask for a Wheelchair?”

Pierce revisited the infamous wheelchair-to-locker-room moment, insisting it wasn’t his call. “First of all, who asked for the wheelchair? Did y’all see me ask for a wheelchair?” he said, noting cameras were on him the whole time. He blamed trainers being cautious: “Don’t put no pressure on your knee.” Pierce added he wasn’t headed to the bathroom.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Targeting Feb. 20 Return

Giannis could return on the shorter end of his four-to-six week recovery window from a Jan. 23 right calf strain, his second of the season, per Jamal Collier of ESPN. Sources indicate he's aiming for Feb. 20, Milwaukee's first game after All-Star break. The four-week mark aligns perfectly with the Bucks' post-break schedule, allowing Giannis maximum recovery time.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Byron Scott Made Kobe Bryant Stop Calling Him at 5 AM

Scott recalled Kobe's relentless early morning calls to him and Jordan at 3-4 AM. When Kobe called Scott at 5 AM, he protested: "Don't call me at five in the morning, dog. I need my rest." Kobe explained he didn't sleep. Scott set a boundary at 6 AM minimum, and Kobe called at exactly 6 AM moving forward.

By Adit Pujari

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