about 1 month ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (April 3rd)

The 76ers and Timberwolves stayed the same. Hornets/Pacers and Hawks/Nets stayed the same. The Knicks stayed the same despite a blowout win vs. Bulls, who also stayed the same. Celtics/Bucks and Rockets stayed the same. The Jazz fell, with the Kings moving up after a win vs. Pelicans. Raptors/Grizzlies and Mavs/Magic remained the same.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Doesn't Think Victor Wembanyama Has Done Enough to Take the MVP From SGA

"I found it interesting that when Wemby spoke out on NBA.com he jumped to number 1 on the MVP ladder... Power of media" Green said. Despite the shift, Green argued SGA has continued doing what he does: "Wemby has built up a strong case but I don't think he's done enough to take the MVP from SGA."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Bucks Retaliate After Giannis' Comments Amid NBA Investigation

Shams reported Milwaukee told NBA investigators Antetokounmpo declined 3-on-3 scrimmages in his return protocol after a mid-March knee injury, even as Giannis told the league he’s healthy enough to play. The dispute deepens a weeks-long standoff this spring after ESPN reported the Bucks wanted to shut him down for the season, while Antetokounmpo kept pushing to return.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Raven Johnson Set the Tone in South Carolina’s UConn Shutdown

South Carolina smothered unbeaten UConn 62-48, and Staley said Raven Johnson set the tone for it all. “When an All-American like Raven is willing to do all the things for us to contribute to winning, everybody else will fall in place,” she told SportsCenter. The Gamecocks held the Huskies 39 points below their average and advanced to Sunday’s title game.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Certain Steve Kerr Will Return as Warriors Coach

"We don't want to play for anyone else. We built this thing together," Draymond said. "Just as much impact as Steph has had, as I've had, as Klay had, Steve's had. We all want to finish with him." Kerr has not yet signed an extension, but Draymond says none of the players made much of it.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Apologizes After UConn-South Carolina Finish

Geno issued a public apology after UConn’s loss to South Carolina, calling his postgame reaction “uncalled for” and below Connecticut’s standard. He said “the story should be how well South Carolina played” and apologized to the Gamecocks’ staff and team. The statement came hours after the tense Final Four ending drew fresh attention across women’s basketball.

By Adit Pujari

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