3 months ago

No Decision Has Been Made On Terry Rozier's Heat Contract Amid Legal Troubles

Rozier found himself in legal trouble when he was accused of manipulating his own stat sheet for gambling purposes. Per Anthony Chiang, "Terry Rozier’s future in Miami remains uncertain". It was reported that he's still however entitled to his $26.6 million from the Heat and his contract won't be voided. Though, a decision hasn't been made on his return yet.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Joel Embiid Would Trade His MVP for One Healthy Playoff Run

The 2023 MVP said he’d swap his award for one healthy playoff run. “I would trade my MVP for one healthy postseason run because I think that if I’m healthy, I’m dominant enough that I would carry us to win a championship.” This highlights how injuries have shaped his postseason track record and keeps the focus on availability over accolades.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

If Jayson Tatum Returns, Celtics Become a Dark Horse to Win It All: Kendrick Perkins

Asked about Boston's odds without Tatum, Perkins said, "This team has a culture." He added, "Jaylen Brown is the best two-way player in the game," citing top-five scoring and top-five opponent FG%. Plus, White and Pritchard are balling. Perkins believes "You get JT back, even if he's 75%, and it's going to be hell and hot water."

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Roasts LeBron James’ Lakers Take: “Who the Hell Don’t Know That?”

After James said the Lakers’ “number one important thing” is staying healthy, Smith wasn’t impressed on First Take. “The most important thing is health,” he said, then added, “Wow. Who the hell don’t know that?” Smith argued former players should “throw in the nugget of something we don’t know” when talking hoops. He pointed to injured stars across the league.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Jalen “Big Body" Brunson Isn’t Scared of the Pistons: Kendrick Perkins

Perkins joked he’s scared of scary movies, healthy foods, and Detroit, then said Brunson isn’t. He called him “Big Body Brunson,” praised his postseason clutch play, and said he told Brunson he’s “only a championship away” from being the greatest Knick ever. The comments followed earlier comments by Perk and Stephen A. Smith about being scared of the Pistons.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

‘MJ Should Be the Logo’: Stephen A. Smith Wants NBA to Replace Jerry West

On First Take, Smith argued the NBA should swap its iconic West silhouette for Jordan. “MJ should be the logo, it should have been changed years ago,” he said, praising West as a great player and executive. Smith framed the logo debate as part of a larger conversation about who should become the league’s face going forward.

By Raahib Singh

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