about 1 month ago

"Never a Time To Get Comfortable": LeBron James Speaks About Lakers After Luka's Injury

LeBron said there’s no room for comfort even with Los Angeles safely out of play-in territory. “There’s never a time to get comfortable in this league,” he said, before stressing, “health is wealth.” James pointed to the Lakers already being without Marcus Smart and now waiting on Luka Doncic’s timetable as the regular season tightens.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Tommy Lloyd Says Michael Jordan Never Called as He Reaffirms Arizona Stay

Lloyd shut down one of the wildest UNC rumors Friday, saying, “The phone call with Michael Jordan never did happen.” He then added, “My Michael Jordan is Steve Kerr,” while reaffirming he’s staying at Arizona after signing a new deal. The comment capped a week of North Carolina speculation that Lloyd publicly ended before the Final Four.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Kim Mulkey Blasts NCAA’s Two-Site Regionals as Bad for Women’s Basketball

Mulkey backed Geno Auriemma’s criticism of the women’s tournament setup, saying, “I’m totally opposed to the two regional sites.” LSU has traveled roughly 1,500, 2,300 and 2,100 miles for its past three Sweet 16s, and Mulkey said the format hurts fans, adds wear and tear, limits court time and forces teams to share hotels and resources.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

How Can Luka Doncic Still Be Eligible for Post-Season Awards?

After hurting his hamstring against Thunder last night, Doncic's eligiblility for awards hangs in the balance. Doncic has played 64 games and needs one more. Tim Bontemps reported his only fallback is an extraordinary-circumstances appeal tied to the two games he missed in December for the birth of his child. The Lakers have five regular-season games left.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Sue Bird Says Juju Watkins Is in a “Great Spot” During ACL Recovery

Bird said Watkins is handling ACL rehab with the right mindset after tearing it as a young star. “You learn a lot from the experience,” Bird said, adding Juju seems “in a really settled place” and “a really calm place.” Bird said the final stretch of recovery gets harder, but believes Watkins “will have a great summer.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Luka Doncic Set to Miss the Remainder of the Regular Season, Per Shams Charania

Doncic has been diagnosed with a grade 2 hamstring strain, injuring it vs. Thunder on Thursday. Shams Charania reported that Luka will miss the remainder of the season, with his status for the playoffs remaining uncertain. Luka is ineligible for NBA awards, having played just 64 games, but could file an extraordinary circumstances grievance to appeal the 65-game rule.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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