3 months ago

Paige Bueckers on Unrivaled's Sellout Crowd: “The Women Before Us Paved the Way”

Bueckers said playing Unrivaled in Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena felt like a milestone, with an announced sellout crowd of 21,490. “We’re playing in an NBA arena and sold out 21,000,” she said, crediting earlier generations: “The women before us paved the way.” She pointed to growing TV access and media coverage, calling the moment “beautiful.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Udonis Haslem Picks VJ Edgecombe Over Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel as a Building Block

On NBA Today, Haslem praised Cooper and Kon, then said VJ stands out for defense and late offense. He said he’s watched VJ spend “a whole three quarters” guarding Brunson and Luka, then hit shots in the fourth. “VJ is… the two-way guy… If I'm starting a team, I'm starting my team with a two-way guy.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Hornets Hold Off Spurs, 111-106, After San Antonio’s Fourth-Quarter Surge

Charlotte took the lead late in the 2nd, then survived Spurs’ fourth-quarter rally to win. Miller scored 26 and hit 3 triples, while Sexton added 21 off the bench on five made 3s. Diabate posted 12 points, 10 rebounds, six assists. Harper paced the Spurs with 20. Wembanyama had 16 and eight boards. Ball finished with 16 and eight assists.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Dirk Nowitzki Tells Kon What His Last Name “Knueppel” Means in German

On Nightcap, Dirk asked Kon if he knew what “Knueppel” means in German. “I don’t,” Kon replied. Dirk laughed and explained, “It means bat, so you can hit somebody with a knueppel over the head. Got him!” Dirk then joked Kon had “plenty of knueppeling done,” and closed with, “Well, congrats,” about Charlotte’s 6-win streak.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Zach Lowe: Giannis Trade Talk in a “Waiting Period,” But “Toothpaste” Is Out

Lowe said teams around NBA believe things have stalled. “Right now, consensus is we’re in a waiting period,” he said, adding there’s skepticism Giannis gets moved at deadline. He heard odds like “75/25” or “80/20” for a summer move, but warned, “when the toothpaste is this far out of the tube… It’s hard to put it back in.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Keenan Allen Set for NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and LA Chargers veteran Keenan Allen will compete in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles. The matchup brings both California natives back home after St. Brown’s All-Pro season and Allen’s continued productivity. The Celebrity Game will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, the opening day of All-Star Weekend.

By Samnur Reza

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