4 months ago

“Nobody’s Gonna Come Save Us”: Marcus Smart Says Lakers Have to Fix Things Amid 5–8 Run

The Lakers have struggled to win consistently, even against teams they should be easily beating. "We gotta figure it out. Nobody's gonna come save us," Smart said. He asserted that the Lakers have enough to win games. However, Smart believes they need to find the form they had in their 141-116 Tuesday night win vs. Hawks and sustain it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Draymond Green Says Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors “Won’t Be a Distraction”

With trade chatter swirling, Green said Kuminga “won’t be a distraction because he’s not a distraction.” He added, “I know how talented he is. I know how good of a teammate he is. I know how good of a person he is.” The Warriors veteran stressed the locker room respects Kuminga’s professionalism and wants him to reach his “full potential.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga Trade Request Has Paul Pierce Seeing “Red Flags”

Pierce questioned why Kuminga, after 14 straight DNPs, can’t crack Golden State’s rotation. “There’s definitely red flags here for me,” he said, suggesting “something in between the ears” isn’t clicking. Kuminga became trade-eligible Jan. 15 on a two-year, $46.8M deal with a team option, and has requested a move. He noted today’s game is mostly pick-and-roll and ISO.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Klay Thompson on Getting to No. 4 on All-Time 3PM List: “Always My Source of Joy”

Thompson moved to fourth on the NBA’s career 3-point list and credited a lifetime routine, not shortcuts. “I love shooting the basketball,” he said, recalling a driveway hoop with a breakaway rim and big backboard. Hearing the net swish became his “source of joy” and “escapism.” He said the milestone inspires him: “I’ve got many years left.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Heat’s 2028 Plan to Chase Giannis, Jokic, and Spida Could Cool Ja Morant Trade Buzz

ESPN’s Windhorst reported Miami has been “laser focused” on avoiding 2027-28 money to keep room for 2028 free agency. Sources said that plan makes the Heat an overstated trade destination for Morant and “highly unlikely” to deviate for him. Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Donovan Mitchell are among players who could be unrestricted then. They’re expected to prioritize patience over deadline swings.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Rich Paul’s Podcast Has Austin Rivers Asking, “Why Do You Have a Podcast Anyway?”

Rivers questioned why an agent is “sitting there on the mic talking trades,” saying “everything you say is going to be a representation of LeBron.” He argued LeBron James shouldn’t need to distance himself from Paul’s takes, calling it “weird” and “a conflict of interest.” Rivers added, “You are an agent… supposed to be in the background.”

By Raahib Singh

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