2 months ago

Nuggets HC Gets Candid While Describing Jamal Murray’s Illness

David Adelman stated that the Nuggets gave Murray "all the medication," and nothing helped deal with his illness, per Bennett Durando. Although Adelman didn't specify the illness that removed Murray from their game vs. Celtics, he said, "all kinds of bodily things were happening.” Murray exited in the first quarter vs. Thunder and didn't return. However, the Nuggets won 103-84.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Jay Williams Doubts Luka Doncic Can Lead a Title Team: “He Has Losing Habits”

Williams called Doncic “one of the most talented” he’s ever seen, but doesn’t trust it translates to winning. He pointed to Luka leading NBA in turnovers and LA being “one of the worst transition defenses.” He added Luka is tied for last in team offensive rating among 13 high-usage players, then cited constant ref complaints and not getting back defensively.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Jay Williams Hits KD With 'Racist Victim Hood Mentality' Charge Over Development Row

Alleging Durant suggested criticism of USA player development was a shot at Black Americans, Williams disagreed sharply. "When you bring race into something it hijacks the conversation," Williams said. "It felt like a racist victim hood mentality." He cited Kobe, who praised European development in 2015 without making it racial. "Critiquing a development system is not critiquing a race."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Jazz Sign Mo Bamba to 10-Day Contract

Utah is signing 7-footer Mo Bamba to a 10-day deal, agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love told ESPN, per Charania. Bamba played earlier this season with Toronto before dominating for the Jazz's G-League affiliate, averaging 17 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks. The former lottery pick earns another NBA opportunity with Jaren Jackson Jr. Sidelined with injury.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Julius Erving on Young Charles Barkley: “Hard-Headed,” “Exceptional,” and Claimed His Spot

Erving said Barkley’s talent made teams live with the attitude. “He was hard-headed… had something to say about everything,” but was “exceptional,” able to rebound, go coast-to-coast, and make plays despite his height. Erving said adding him after a title was “disruptive,” and joked Barkley “almost killed” Marco Iavarone by bullying him out of “my spot.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Julius Erving Reveals How Free Community Work Led to First Ever Signature Sneaker Deal

When businesses came calling to make Erving the first pro basketball player with a signature sneaker deal, he traced it back to free PSAs for the Salvation Army and Mother's March Against Cancer. "I thought Wall Street saw that and said he'd be a good pitch man," he said. "Do the free stuff, paid stuff will come back around."

By Adit Pujari

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