about 2 months ago

Mike Brown Frustrated by the Need for Early Timeouts

Brown is frustrated that a veteran team that has experienced deep playoff basketball needs timeouts early in the game. "I shouldn't have to call two timeouts in the first 6 minutes of the ball game," Brown said. He's especially frustrated with how badly the Knicks have started games recently. They had to dig deep to win 110-107 vs. Warriors.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Reveals Kevin Garnett Shut Down Jared Jeffries for a Mid-Game Wedding Invite

Pierce said Jared Jeffries once walked up to KG during a game and invited him to his wedding that coming summer. "He was like, hey KG I want to invite you to my wedding this summer. KG was like SHUT THE F**K UP," Pierce recalled. He could not hold it together. "I START CRYING DOG," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Potential NBA Draft Rules After Expansion

Existing NBA teams would be allowed to protect up to eight players in a potential expansion draft, with only players not on expiring contracts and restricted free agents eligible for protection. Each team must expose at least one player to the new franchise but cannot lose more than one player total in the draft, per Keith Smith.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Doubts St. John’s Will Reach the Sweet 16

Smith said St. John’s got one of the tournament’s toughest paths despite winning the Big East regular-season and conference titles. “I don’t even have them getting to the Sweet 16 now because of the bracket they’re in,” he said on First Take. He also called fifth-seeded Northern Iowa “a pesky draw” capable of turning games ugly.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Wants Charles Barkley to "Stop Whining" About Lakers

Stephen A. pushed back on Barkley's skepticism about the Lakers being contenders. "Since the trading deadline, they ranked fourth in the NBA in shooting threes at 39%," he said. He pointed to Luka's 32.8 scoring average and 8.5 assists and a potential first-round home court advantage. "What it does mean is that they qualify as a contender," Stephen A. added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Shams Charania: LeBron James Playing a Supporting Role Makes the Lakers Contenders

"If you're leaning on him to be your best player, then you're not a contender," Shams said of LeBron. He pointed to a headfirst dive in a close game as symbolic of LeBron embracing a reduced role alongside Luka and Reeves. "LeBron James playing this type of role to me gives them a chance to be a contender," Shams added.

By Adit Pujari

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