about 2 months ago

NBA Expansion Could Send Timberwolves or Grizzlies to East

NBA executives expect either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Memphis Grizzlies to move to the Eastern Conference if expansion adds teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. The shift would rebalance the NBA at 16 teams per conference. ESPN reported governors will vote next week on exploring expansion targeting a 2028-29 debut. The NBA last expanded in 2004 with Charlotte.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Iman Shumpert Compares Flagg-Knueppel ROTY Race to LeBron James-Carmelo Anthony’s

Shumpert said Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel’s tight Rookie of the Year race should be judged with consistent logic, especially if team success becomes the separator. “We’ve seen this similarly before,” he said, comparing the debate to LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony in 2003-04. Knueppel has played 67 games to Flagg’s 56, while Flagg leads in points, rebounds, and assists.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Brandin Podziemski Wants Bigger Rookie Extension Than Moses Moody’s $39M Deal

Podziemski is reportedly seeking an extension this summer worth more than Moody’s three-year, $39 million contract. That would mark a notable jump for the Warriors guard, who’s entering a key offseason after flashing starter-level value. If Golden State hesitates, his asking price could become an early pressure point as the team balances long-term money around its young core.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Chris Bosh Claims No One Person Was LeBron James' Rival

Ahead of LeBron James' 45th meeting (regular and post-season combined) with Kevin Durant tonight, Bosh spoke on if LBJ had any one rival in his career. "Of course there were people along the way that would be in the way of his goal but I think when you're that great or talented there is no individual you look at."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Jimmy Butler Elated To Join Warriors In DC

After tearing his ACL in January, Butler's time with the Warriors has been limited due to his rehab process. "I finally got to fly. I gotta go be around my guys. I don’t give a damn where it’s at. If I could be there, I wanted to be here. So I’m glad that I’m in the District of Columbia."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Chris Bosh Commends Coach Spoelstra For His 'Open Door' Policy During Disagreements

"We never wanted to do that especially with the Heat. Big no no," said Bosh on ever feeling like taking a disagreement with Coach Spo to the media. "I've had plenty of conversations with Spo where we probably didn't want to talk to each other. He always had an open door policy and I always made sure I challenged that."

By Samir Mehdi

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