NBA Grants Luka and Cunningham Full Awards Eligibility Despite Missing 65-Game Mark

about 2 months ago

NBA Grants Luka and Cunningham Full Awards Eligibility Despite Missing 65-Game Mark

The NBA and NBPA ruled in favor of Luka and Cunningham on their Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge, restoring eligibility for all 2025-26 honors including MVP and All-NBA, per Shams Charania. Both played 64 games, one short of the required 65. Luka missed time for the birth of his daughter and a technical suspension, while Cunningham was sidelined by a collapsed lung.

By Adit Pujari

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Rich Eisen Compares LaMelo Ball “Reckless” Tripping of Bam Adebayo to His Car Accidents

Although Eisen didn't want to be unfair to Ball, he couldn't help comparing his "reckless" trip[ping of Adebayo to his driving. "That’s something that could be described to his driving as well, around town," Eisen said. "I’m sitting here wondering if he should be playing." However, he did add that it might seem harsh on Ball, but it's true.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Kristaps Porzingis Questionable vs. Suns After Crucial Role in Play-In vs. Clippers

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Kristaps Porzingis Questionable vs. Suns After Crucial Role in Play-In vs. Clippers

After dropping a crucial 20 points in 25 minutes during Warriors' play-in win vs. Clippers, Porzingis may not play vs. Suns. Brett Siegel reported that KP is questionable for the Suns game due to right ankle soreness. This could potentially be a big blow for Golden State with Porzingis offering them a different dimension on offense and defense.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Luka Doncic Watches EuroLeague Game in Madrid With Novak Djokovic

While getting treatment for his grade 2 left hamstring strain in Europe, Doncic has spent time in Madrid. He watched his former team, Real Madrid, play vs. Red Star Belgrade in the EuroLeague, attending the game with Novak Djokovic. The two have grown close recently, with Djokovic even attending Doncic's birthday and even watching him play for the Lakers.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Chris Mullin Lauds Steve Kerr’s Shortened Rotation vs. Clippers, Says It Built Chemistry

Mullin stated Kerr's 8-man rotation was great for the Warriors' chemistry to shine through and develop further. "Steve scaling back the rotation to 8 players gave an opportunity for those role players to develop more rhythm," Mullin said. He specifically highlighted how Kerr's mopve allowed Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis to develop rhythm and explore chemistry from their Celtics days.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

"He's An Idiot": David Ramil Goes Off On LaMelo Ball

"I hate LaMelo Ball. I can’t stand his stupid face. I can’t stand his stupid shot selection. I can’t stand his stupid tattoos," said Ramil after Melo's questionable play vs the Heat. "He’s an idiot and plays losing basketball. While crediting the rest of the Hornets, he said, "He can suck whatever body part you choose."

By Samir Mehdi

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