4 months ago

NBA Games Results (January 11th): Raptors Beat 76ers 116–115, Thunder Beat Heat 124–112

Magic beat the Pelicans 128-118. Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98. Knicks beat the Blazers 123-114. Timberwolves beat the Spurs 104-103. Nuggets beat the Bucks 108-104 with Tim Hardaway Jr. scoring 25 points. Suns beat the Wizards 112-93. Hawks beat the Warriors 124-111 with Jalen Johnson scoring 23. Kings beat the Rockets 111-98.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Kevin Durant Trails Only Michael Jordan on Danny Green’s Scorers List

Green said he has Durant “at number two… right behind Michael Jeffrey Jordan,” calling him “one of the purest scorers I’ve ever seen.” Green said Durant’s longevity separates him, adding, “there’s not many guys… that can score as pure as him and lasted as long.” He also said he would rank Kobe Bryant behind Durant on his all-time scorers list.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Rudy Gobert Breaks Down Anthony Edwards’ Late-Game Evolution

Gobert said Edwards’ late-game approach was “a little too much hero ball,” noting he now “values the ball more.” He said Edwards understands possessions are “really important,” adding that earlier he might have taken a stepback three “over Wemby... and he can make it, but it's not a super high percentage shot.” Gobert said, “Tonight, he was patient and poised.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Unhappy After Road Trip Ended at 2–2: ‘We Can Definitely Be Better’

After splitting a four-game trip, Giannis said, “I’m grateful for being 2-2… but I think I’m not comfortable.” Milwaukee beat Kings and Lakers, dropping games to Warriors and Nuggets. He blamed end-of-trip fatigue vs Nuggets: “You’ve been on the road for 9-10 days… you’re not locked in,” even with Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Nikola Jokic, and Jonas Valanciunas out.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Paul Pierce and Danny Green See Miami as a Fit for Ja Morant

Pierce said, “If I can think of any better place, maybe Miami,” saying it could “refresh his brand” and remind people Morant “was supposed to be face of the league.” He added Miami could “refresh who he is as a player.” Green agreed, saying, “I think Spo and Pat Riley are a good culture fit for him.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Keeping Ja Morant Past February 6 Is Impossible: Tim MacMahon

MacMahon said Ja "He cannot be on the roster after February 6th. It will be an absolute mess,” citing a “very loud, ugly confrontation” with the rookie coach. MacMahon said, "Everybody in that arena, much less locker room, knows they want to get rid of him. And the feeling is mutual.” He concluded, "Morant’s career cannot continue in Memphis.”

By Adit Pujari

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