about 2 months ago

Monica McNutt Says Jayson Tatum Is Letting His Game Come Back Naturally

Previewing Boston’s playoff path, McNutt said Tatum isn’t fully back to last year’s level yet, but his progress is clear. She said he has found his spots, held up defensively, and improved as a shooter lately. Most importantly, McNutt said Tatum “is giving himself the runway to get back to form” instead of forcing it.

By Raahib Singh

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about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Says Analytics Miss His MVP Case

Asked about MVP chants at home, Brown admitted, “It's great, honestly,” but made his case beyond numbers. He said he poured “blood, sweat, and tears” into the season while leading on both ends and keeping Boston together “in the midst of uncertainty.” Brown added, “The analytics don’t quantify who I am and who my spirit is.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Stan Van Gundy: Dwyane Wade Is Better Than James Harden

"At the end of the game, there's no one in the history of the league I would rather have with the last shot than Dwyane Wade," Van Gundy said. "He took a step back for LeBron to get a chance to win. I'm not sure anybody has had a better NBA Finals than Wade did in 2006."

By Adit Pujari

Diamond DeShields Trade Opens Cap Space for Dallas Wings

about 2 months ago

Diamond DeShields Trade Opens Cap Space for Dallas Wings

Dallas traded DeShields to Connecticut for Rayah Marshall, a move ESPN’s Alexa Philippou said should create cap room. The deal gives the Wings more financial flexibility as they reshape the roster around Paige Bueckers and their upcoming #1 pick. Connecticut adds veteran wing depth, while Dallas gains room to keep adjusting ahead of the season.

By Raahib Singh

DeMar DeRozan Fires Back At X User Being 'Disturbed' By His Scoring List Climb

about 2 months ago

DeMar DeRozan Fires Back At X User Being 'Disturbed' By His Scoring List Climb

After someone called it “deeply disturbing” that DeRozan's closing in on Shaq in career points, DeMar didn’t let it slide. “Disturbing!? F*** that mean?” he wrote, adding, “Who the hell is you to have an opinion on somebody career. Clown!” The post had pointed out how DeMar needs to average 18ppg for 105 games to pass Shaq and enter Top-10.

By Raahib Singh

Ja Morant’s Exclusion From Grizzlies Fan Event Signals Growing Tensions

about 2 months ago

Ja Morant’s Exclusion From Grizzlies Fan Event Signals Growing Tensions

While players were giving their jerseys to fans on Monday, during their last home game, as part of "Fan Appreciation Night", Morant didn't have a jersey to give. According to Brandon Robinson, the Grizzlies informed Ja that he wouldn't be participating one hour before tipoff, leaving him feeling "unhappy" and "alienated". A Morant exit seems likely amid growing tensions.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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