about 1 month ago

Nikola Jokic Explains Hitting The 'Sombor Shuffle' Over Victor Wembanyama

Jokic got his patented 'Sombor Shuffle' off against an outstretched Wemby and drained it en route to the 136-134 win. "Mike Miller always said, 'Let it fly and enjoy the moment.' Hopefully it's going to go in. If you guys remember 2 years ago, he blocked the same type of shot," said Jokic, believing he got more space this time.

By Samir Mehdi

30 days ago

Giannis Calls Bucks Owner's Extend-or-Trade Comment a "Slap in My Face"

"Somebody that has been this loyal, and I've showed appreciation to the team, to the community, to the fans," Antetokounmpo said, pushing back on Edens' declaration that he will either be extended or traded. Edens told ESPN Bucks cannot let him play into the final year of his deal. "And that's almost, like, a slap in my face," Giannis confessed.

By Adit Pujari

30 days ago

Julian Champagnie Calls Being Cut by the Sixers the Best Thing That Happened to Him

"I wouldn't change it, I wouldn't have it no other way," Champagnie said of his journey. "I'm happy I got cut, probably the best thing that could have happened for me...so shoutout to Philly." Released by the Sixers in February 2023, he has since blossomed with the Spurs, averaging a career-high 11.3 points in 78 games this season.

By Adit Pujari

30 days ago

Kendrick Perkins Blames Gregg Popovich for Starting the Load Management Era

"He is one of the greatest coaches to ever coach the game, but he's at fault here," Perkins said of Popovich, linking load management's rise to the NBA's 65-game rule. "He started the whole load management. That's how we got to this point. I don't care if this rule affects the awards. This rule was put in for the fans."

By Adit Pujari

30 days ago

Nikola Jovic Opens Up on His Regression and Role Confusion This Season

"Last year was easy because of the offense we ran," Jovic said, reflecting on his regression. "I kind of knew what my role was. Sometimes I play five, sometimes I play four, sometimes I have the ball in my hands, sometimes I don't. You'll be out there and you don't really know which way the game is going to go."

By Adit Pujari

30 days ago

Draymond Green Fears the Lakers Will Fizzle Out in the Playoffs Without Luka Doncic

"I don't know that their team can survive headed into the playoffs without Luka Doncic," Green said. He argued a strong regular season means nothing if they fizzle out in April. "This really sucks for Austin Reaves. You go into these playoffs and you got Amen Thompson and it don't go well, then what does that look like for you?"

By Adit Pujari

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