6 months ago

Old Spurs Video Counters Narrative Around Chris Paul’s Clippers Exit

After reports from Clippers paint Paul as a negative presence and hard to deal with, NBA fans are recirculating last season's locker-room tribute from Spurs when he moved to second all time in assists. In the clip, Paul smiles at a framed photo collage and tells teammates, “I know I'm hard to deal with… y'all became my family.”

By Raahib Singh

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6 months ago

Caitlin Clark Turns Down Sophie Cunningham's Project B Pitch

On Show Me Something podcast, Cunningham explained why she joined Project B, a new, high-paying offseason league with tech money, equity for early players and seven global stops. She said, “I try to get her to play in this one. She's like, no,” revealing Clark passed for now publicly. Clark and Cunningham’s Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell has joined Project B.

By Raahib Singh

LeBron James Says Ending Scoring Streak To Make Right Play Was ‘Perfect’

6 months ago

LeBron James Says Ending Scoring Streak To Make Right Play Was ‘Perfect’

LeBron's 1,297-game streak of double-digit scoring ended with 8 points in Lakers' 123-120 win over Toronto, where he set up the winning three instead of chasing the record. He said, “I just go out and play, and the game has given back to me… If it had to end, that’s the perfect way for me: making the right play.”

By Raahib Singh

Execs Say Kawhi Leonard Now Has ‘Negative Value’ On Trade Market

6 months ago

Execs Say Kawhi Leonard Now Has ‘Negative Value’ On Trade Market

ESPN reports some around the league believe Kawhi now has “negative value” in trades, with his injury history and the ongoing Aspiration lawsuit scaring teams off. The Clippers are 6-16 despite Kawhi averaging 25.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, fueling talk that moving his contract would be difficult, even if the team explored it.

By Raahib Singh

LeBron James Dealing With Left Foot Joint Arthritis, Doubtful For Contest vs Celtics

6 months ago

LeBron James Dealing With Left Foot Joint Arthritis, Doubtful For Contest vs Celtics

The Lakers listed their star as doubtful in Boston on the second night of a back-to-back, citing right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis. It is the latest reminder of how much wear he is carrying in year 23. If he sits, Los Angeles will lean harder on Reeves, Hachimura, and the bench offense against Boston's physical front line.

By Raahib Singh

Jonathan Kuminga's Role Shrinks as Steve Kerr Backtracks on Training Camp Talk

6 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga's Role Shrinks as Steve Kerr Backtracks on Training Camp Talk

With Curry and Butler out in Philly, Kuminga still came off the bench and never saw the fourth, finishing with nine points, 4-for-12 shooting and a game-worst minus-20 in 20 minutes. After training camp promises that he would lead when stars sat, Kerr dodged that idea. Bontemps said, “It was immediately obvious that this issue continues to be an issue.”

By Raahib Singh

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