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New York Native Julian Champagnie Excited to Play NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden

"I was just in awe of how much greatness has gone through there," Champagnie said, recalling his first time playing at the Garden while at St. John's. As a New York native, playing there in the Finals is a dream come true. "Being able to go back there and compete for a championship? There's just no better feeling," Champagnie added.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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2 months ago

De’Aaron Fox Braces For Traveling Knicks Fans

Fox already knows what can happen when Knicks reach June: fans follow. Ahead of the NBA Finals, he said San Antonio must make sure their building stays theirs, not a road extension of Madison Square Garden. “We know that Knicks fans travel,” Fox said, but the Spurs’ goal is simple: “We don’t want that to be in our arena.”

By Raahib Singh

WNBA Teams Are Targeting Caitlin Clark In Isolation

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WNBA Teams Are Targeting Caitlin Clark In Isolation

The eye test is backed by the numbers: teams are hunting Clark one-on-one more than anyone in the WNBA. Through the early season, she has defended 42 isolations, more than double Olivia Miles’ 19 and ahead of Pauline Astier, DeWanna Bonner, and Clark's teammate Kelsey Mitchell at 18. Opponents clearly see Clark as a pressure point to attack.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Draymond Green Doubles Down On Knicks 1A Criticism

Green refused to back off his Knicks take, saying they still need a true 1A star to win a title. “Prove me wrong,” he said, adding he would “absolutely double down.” Green argued reaching the Finals from the East does not settle anything: “You’re supposed to get out of the East. It’s the f*cking East!”

By Raahib Singh

Giannis Antetokounmpo Defends Playing Soccer Amid Trade Talk

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Defends Playing Soccer Amid Trade Talk

Antetokounmpo pushed back after a post said, “Dame wouldn’t even work out in the summer as he awaited his trade,” adding that Giannis was “out here playing soccer” and “not acting like someone awaiting a pending trade.” Giannis replied, “Just because people in my position take things for granted, why should I?! I enjoy playing!”

By Raahib Singh

Victor Wembanyama’s Edge Over Chet Holmgren Shows In Numbers

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Victor Wembanyama’s Edge Over Chet Holmgren Shows In Numbers

Wembanyama’s matchup edge over Holmgren has carried across the season. In 11 games, Holmgren shot just 27.8% against Wembanyama, while Wembanyama hit 51.2% with Holmgren as his primary defender. The gap reinforces the eye test: San Antonio’s star has consistently controlled the duel on both ends, turning a supposed rivalry into a clear advantage.

By Raahib Singh

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