about 1 month ago

NBA Games Results (April 4th): Nuggets Beat Spurs, Pistons Beat 76ers

The Nuggets beat the Spurs 136-134 in an OT thriller, with Nikola Jokic dropping 40 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists and Victor Wembanyama dropping 34 points and 18 rebounds. Tobias Harris dropped 19 points, leading the Pistons to a 116-93 blowout win vs. 76ers. The Heat beat the Wizards 152-136 with Jaime Jaquez Jr. dropping 32 points.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama Declares Nikola Jokic “Best Offensive Player” After OT Loss vs. Nuggets

Wembanyama said that defending against Jokic and the Nuggets is different because of how potent their offense is. "They got the best offensive player in the world," Wembanyama confessed. "They've been the best offense for the past 5 years." He believes the Spurs did a good job defending in the 136-134 OT loss, but that they'll learn from it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Bulls Could Promote Wes Unseld Jr. if Billy Donovan Departs This Offseason

"There is a real likelihood that the Bulls are conducting a coaching search in less than two weeks or simply promoting Wes Unseld Jr.," per J. Cowley. With Donovan's future in Chicago increasingly uncertain heading into the offseason, Unseld is a natural internal candidate given the entire coaching staff remains under contract through at least next season.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Bob Myers and Mike Dunleavy Jr. Are Top Bulls Targets if They Clean House This Offseason

"If they want to go big-game hunting, Bob Myers should be the first phone call," Cowley wrote, identifying the former Warriors executive as Chicago's top front office target. If the Bulls decide to clean house this offseason, two names lead the list. "If the Reinsdorfs want a familiar face, Mike Dunleavy Jr. would be a perfect fit."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Giannis Calls Bucks Owner's Extend-or-Trade Comment a "Slap in My Face"

"Somebody that has been this loyal, and I've showed appreciation to the team, to the community, to the fans," Antetokounmpo said, pushing back on Edens' declaration that he will either be extended or traded. Edens told ESPN Bucks cannot let him play into the final year of his deal. "And that's almost, like, a slap in my face," Giannis confessed.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Julian Champagnie Calls Being Cut by the Sixers the Best Thing That Happened to Him

"I wouldn't change it, I wouldn't have it no other way," Champagnie said of his journey. "I'm happy I got cut, probably the best thing that could have happened for me...so shoutout to Philly." Released by the Sixers in February 2023, he has since blossomed with the Spurs, averaging a career-high 11.3 points in 78 games this season.

By Adit Pujari

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