about 2 months ago

P.J. Tucker Picks Spurs to Win the West

Tucker said, “I think the Spurs are going to win the West,” picking San Antonio over Oklahoma City if both advance to the conference finals. Alan Hahn said he has believed it “since the regular season,” citing the matchup and Victor Wembanyama’s hunger. The panel also questioned whether the Thunder’s easy postseason and long layoff could hurt them.

By Raahib Singh

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about 2 months ago

Charles Barkley Torches Jalen Duren Prior To Game 5

Duren had 8 points and an atrocious 2 rebounds in Game 4 vs the Cavs. Chuck was disgusted by this, saying, "His whole game is offensive rebounds and lob dunks from Cade... He should never have two rebounds, ever. That's two more than a dead person." Bickerstaff after Game 4 said he kept Duren in the game to instill confidence.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

LeBron James Cursed Out The Thunder Bench During Game 4

Game 4 was a feisty duel between the Lakers and OKC as the former looked to avoid being swept. Early on, someone on the Thunder bench seemingly talked slick to James when he was at the FT line. LBJ responded saying, "It’s somebody over there… it’s you? Your stupid a** shouldn’t be talking." It's unclear who he was talking to.

By Samir Mehdi

Kenny Atkinson On The Difficulties Of Guarding Cade Cunningham

about 2 months ago

Kenny Atkinson On The Difficulties Of Guarding Cade Cunningham

"With Cade, you cannot give him the same look. He’s like a great quarterback, you give the same look to him he’s gonna figure it out. Keep mixing and matching different coverages, different matchups," said Atkinson prior to Game 5. Since Game 7 vs the Magic, Cade has not had less than six assists in a game.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Kenyon Martin Speaks On His Former Teammate, Jason Collins' Passing

Jason Collins passed away at age 47 after a battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma. Martin, who shared the court with Collins on the Nets said, "I lost 3 of my former teammates within the last year. Rodney Rogers, Dikembe Mutombo, and now Jason Collins. It's been a rough one. Lots of thoughts going on in my head. Life is life."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

NBA Analyst Denies LeBron James Retirement Rumors Following Lakers’ Sweep by Thunder

Zach Harper doesn't believe LeBron will retire after the 2025-26 season, but wonders what his next step will be. "What he's willing to accept will be fascinating. I think that's probably more likely with the Lakers," Harper said, doubting that LBJ would want to take a massive pay cut to play in Golden State. He also doubts a Cavs return.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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