3 months ago

Nikola Jokic on His Retirement: “Going to Play Until I Can’t Play It at a High Level”

Asked about retirement, Jokic said, “I’m going to play basketball until I can’t play on a high level… because I enjoy it. I love to play.” After missing 16 games, he said, “I felt like I’m missing out.” He said he’ll keep going as long as he’s healthy. On NBA Today, he added, “I care a lot… enjoy competing.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Shams Charania: Adam Silver Set to Introduce More Anti-Tanking Rule Changes Next Season

According to Shams, Silver informed the 30 GM's accross the league that he's planning to make more anti-tanking rule changes next season. Charania added that stakeholders around the NBA have intensified dialogue about combating tanking. Silver fined the Jazz and Pacers earlier this season, $500,000 and $100,000 respectively, for tanking. He even proposed a tournament to decide the Draft lottery.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Mavericks Focused on Kyrie Irving’s Long-Term Health as He’s Ruled Out for the Season

Jason Kidd said the Mavericks are focused on Kyrie's long-term health, ensuring that he's fully healthy next season. "For him, at practice, some of the things that he's working on, he looks good," Kidd said. As the team gets into March and April, they want Irving to keep moving in the right direction while recovering from his torn ACL.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Pistons HC Insists Cade Cunningham Should Be MVP if the NBA Season Ended Today

J.B. Bickerstaff said that if the NBA season ended today, no question, Cunningham should be named MVP. "The player that he's been and the impact that he's had on both ends of the floor, it's hard for me to justify anyone else," Bickerstaff said. He added that Cunningham has lifted the group up while helping his teammates become better.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Heat Reportedly Involved in Some Anti-Tanking Proposals Sent to the NBA

Ethan Skolnick reported that the Heat were involved in some proposals sent to the League about tanking. "The Heat are a team that doesn’t want to tank, okay? They don’t respect tanking," Skolnick said. He added that that the Heat had mixed feelings about the proposals to combat tanking, they approved of some while disagreeing with the others.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Jayson Tatum Wants to Return From Achilles Injury at His Star Level, Per Chris Haynes

Haynes reported that there are multiple hurdles Tatum has to clear before returning, including physical and mental examinations. Additionally, Haynes said that Tatum doesn't want to be a burden on the Celtics. "He wants to come back as Jayson Tatum, the star player," Haynes said. Tatum told Haynes he wants to be mentally and physically ready when he comes back.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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