3 months ago

NBA Analyst Doesn’t Rule Out Warriors Making a Surprise Playoff Run

Mark Willard said that post All-Star break is the "beginning of next season" for the Warriors, with them figuring out whether Kristaps Porzingis fits within their system. However, he hasn't given up on the Warriors potentially making a playoff run. Willard believes "It's always not over," and that the Warriors could make a surprise run in the playoffs.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Calls Cooper Flagg “The Total Package” as Dallas Builds Around Him

On First Take’s rookie debate, Smith said, “Cooper does it all. I mean, he’s the total package.” He argued Dallas is already building around Flagg after upheaval that included the Anthony Davis trade and a GM firing. Panelists cited his 48% shooting and 30% from three while he’s shifted from wing to point for more touches this season.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Mat Ishbia Calls Tanking “Losing Behavior” and Urges NBA to “Stop It”

Phoenix owner Ishbia blasted intentional losing, writing, “Tanking is losing behavior done by losers” and calling it “embarrassing for the league.” He said purposely shutting down players is “much worse than any prop bet scandal” and hurts integrity. Ishbia urged Silver and the NBA to “stop it with massive changes,” adding the only “strategy” is “doing right by fans, players.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Could Sign Five-Year, $252M Spurs Extension With $303M Triggers

San Antonio can lock in Wembanyama on or after July 6 with a projected five-year, $252M rookie max extension. All-NBA, DPOY and MVP triggers could raise it to $303.3M in 2026-27, but he can’t start at 30% of the cap after awards ineligibility in 2024-25. Houston’s Amen Thompson is another rookie-max candidate. Others include Brandon Miller and Ausar Thompson.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

NBA All-Star Weekend Draws 46M+ U.S. Viewers, Most in 24 Years

NBA announced that more than 46 million people in the U.S. watched All-Star Weekend across NBC platforms and ESPN. The total was the event’s biggest audience in 24 years and more than triple last season. The network’s return to broadcast distribution, plus Peacock streaming, helped widen reach after years of softer numbers, with the new USA vs. World format.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Draymond Green Jokes Kevin Durant's Burner Would Make Practice Feel Like “Key & Peele”

Discussing an alleged Durant burner, Green said he’d address it publicly if a public issue “is taking on the life that it’s taking.” He said, “walking back into practice after the break, almost you walk into the locker room, it probably feel like a Key & Peele sketch.” He added the post-break return would be awkward for everyone involved.

By Raahib Singh

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