4 months ago

Nets Seeking Two First Round Picks From Warriors in a Potential Michael Porter Jr. Trade

Evan Sidery reported that the Nets are looking to get 2 first round picks, from 2026 and 2028, from the Warriors in a deal for MPJ. Golden State could match salaries by including a package of Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody. Porter Jr. has greatly improved his value, averaging a career-high 25.9ppg and 7.5rpg.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s $100M Marketing Haul Tops LeBron, Messi

“‘Ohtani made an estimated $100 million in marketing revenue,’ Sportico reported,” topping LeBron James ($85M) and Lionel Messi ($70M). The Dodgers star’s off-field haul also beat Cristiano Ronaldo ($60M) and Rory McIlroy ($55M). Even with $680M of his $700M deal deferred, Ohtani’s endorsements keep surging as Los Angeles chases a 2026 three-peat. He led all athletes in 2025, per Sportico.

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

Rick Carlisle Declares Scottie Barnes an All-Star After Raptors’ Win vs. Pacers

Carlisle praised Barnes' versatility as a 6'9" physical player who can protect the rim and is also half a point guard. "There’s no question that he’ll be on the All-Star team," Carlisle asserted. He's confident that Barnes, who scored 26 points in the Raptors' 115-101 win over Pacers, will make it due to his play and the Pacers' 25-17 record.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Joel Embiid Jokingly Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Diving Into The Stands

Embiid has been suffering from lower extremity injuries for years now. So, it was quite surprising to see him voluntarily jump into the stands for a loose ball. "I may be stupid, but at that time I felt like we needed that," he said. The 76ers did end up losing but not without Joel dropping a team high 20 points.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Questions Victor Wembanyama’s Ability to Score Against Guards

Arenas called it stupid to have a guard defend a 7'6" anomaly like Victor Wembanyama who also has a jumpshot. Unless "you know that he doesn’t actually know what he is doing yet," Arenas continued, hinting at Wemby's inability to score against guards. Wembanyama struggled against the Thunder on Tuesday night, restricted to just 17 points in a 98-119 loss.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Ty Lue Says Kawhi Leonard Has Entered Playoff Mode Since Beating Lakers on December 20th

Since leading the Clippers to a 103-88 win vs. Lakers with 32 points, Lue believes Kawhi has played like his playoff self. "He’s going to that next level. Every single night willing us through," Lue said. Averaging 32.75ppg, Kawhi has the Clippers on a 9-2 run since the Lakers win, placing them firmly in play-in territory after a horrific start.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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