7 months ago

Noah Weber Predicts Top Playmaking Impact From Cooper Flagg as a Rookie

Weber believes Flagg will be a "top playmaker for Dallas right off the bat." Flagg finished his second game of preseason with 11 points and 4 assists, with Weber praising him for making some smart passes and creating 2 assists within the first 60 seconds of the game. Flagg is expected to help the Mavs win games immediately.

By Pranay Mukherjee

7 months ago

Cooper Flagg Expects More From Himself Despite Standing Out in Preseason

Flagg said the preseason has helped him adjust to the NBA game, but he wants to do more. He said, "I gotta find ways to help AD more, play off him a little better. Help him impact the game." Flagg showed his all-around impact with 11 points, 4 assists and 3 steals in a 120-116 loss to the Hornets.

By Pranay Mukherjee

7 months ago

Jayson Tatum Prideful About Playing In Boston

Tatum's proud of his St. Louis roots. He's even released shoe colorways in its honor. "Now, being here 9 years, I’ve grown that same pride toward being in Boston." He loves playing at TD Garden and even said, " I can't imagine starting over and leaving them." He's won a title and cemented himself as a HOFer in Boston.

By Samir Mehdi

7 months ago

Joe Mazzulla Preaches 'Staying Ready': "What You're Paid To Do"

"You should be able to execute regardless," said Joe on the quarter or the time of the game being irrelevant. Jaylen Brown has stated this is the toughest training camp he's ever been a part of. The Celtics have an O/U of 43.5. "So no sympathy there. First, second, third, fourth quarter doesn't matter," continued Joe.

By Samir Mehdi

7 months ago

Bill Simmons Claims the Mavericks Will Be Over .500 Because of Cooper Flagg

Simmons said he doesn't see any situation in which the Mavs could be .500 or lower next season. He explained that they'd be too good defensively because of Flagg. Simmons said, "They're going to win 43 games just on defense." He added that Flagg will be impactful immediately because he's an "over competitive psycho" and is wired to play hard.

By Pranay Mukherjee

7 months ago

JJ Redick Optimistic on Luka Doncic-Austin Reaves Actions Amid LeBron James' Injury

LeBron will likely be out till Thanksgiving due to sciatica. JJ isn't worried. "With just the two of them it makes it a little bit easier." Reaves has developed into a brilliant ball handler, averaging a 23% usage rate in 2024-25. "That’s [playmaking] less of a concern until LeBron gets back." Luka and AR combined for 13.3 assists last season.

By Samir Mehdi

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