3 months ago

NBA Analyst Says First Round Playoff Exit Would Be a Success for the Warriors This Season

Nick Friedell argues that if the Warriors can take a first round playoff series to 6-7 games, this season would be a success, especially after losing Jimmy Butler to injury. "That is a great year given the circumstances that you're in," Friedell said. He said fans have to accept the reality that the Warriors can't win a title every year.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Paul Pierce’s Fix for the Dunk Contest: Three Stars, Ten Dunks, One Score

Pierce wants the dunk contest simplified: “We gonna go three dunkers. Y’all got ten dunks each.” He said after ten dunks, “There’s no going to the finals,” just a “final score.” Pierce’s three names: Zion, Ja Morant, and Anthony Edwards. “If you ain’t got ten dunks in this climate,” he said, “you gotta make them and keep fans locked in.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Paul Pierce: Victor Wembanyama's Face of NBA Status Must Be Organic Like LeBron, Jordan

Pierce explained. "We trying to force it on guys now where...it's really something that's organically given and we saw it coming. Like we saw it with LeBron." Pierce noted the anticipation: "We anticipated his arrival two years before he got here...that's the common denominator when we talk about who the face is going to be."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

"All He Do is Win": Dwyane Wade on Michael Jordan Winning Daytona 500

On his podcast, Wade celebrated Jordan’s NASCAR moment after his team won the Daytona 500. “Michael Jordan is the champion again,” he said, adding, “All he do is win.” Wade compared the excitement to a ring: “He said it feels like winning a championship.” Wade joked both MJ and Magic Johnson keep on winning, no matter what they do.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Atlanta Hawks Sign Caleb Houstan to Contract for Remainder of the Season

The Hawks are converting Houstan to a rest-of-season deal, per Shams Charania. The 23-year-old shooting wing is in his fourth NBA season and has proven himself as a reliable shooter. Houstan shot 40% from three-point range over the last two years in Orlando and maintained 40% shooting in the G League this season, earning the promotion from Atlanta.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Franz Wagner Out Indefinitely As Magic Forward Rehabs Left High Ankle Sprain

Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely after tests showed he needs more time and rehab for soreness in his left high-ankle sprain, per ESPN. The injury dates to Dec. 7, and he has missed 25 of Orlando’s last 29 games. The Magic plan to evaluate his progress in three weeks. Wagner, Banchero, and Suggs have shared the floor just 19 times.

By Raahib Singh

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