3 months ago

Paul Pierce Defends Doc Rivers From 'Overrated' Title, Pins Blown 3-1 Leads on Superstars

Pierce said Rivers is “great at motivating” and “great out of timeouts,” arguing the infamous blown 3-1 leads belong to the stars. “I put that on the players,” he said, adding superstars should win one game without coaching. Rivers has lost three 3-1 series leads, once in Orlando and twice with the Clippers. Pierce called him “great play calling,” too.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Kevin Durant and Hakeem Olajuwon Push Back on “Mid-Range Is Dead” Talk

Olajuwon laughed at the idea that mid-range is dead, and Durant said it stays “an unpredictable shot. It’s an easy shot to shoot. Once you master it.” He pointed to Shai keeping it alive, and said getting to your spot can “preserve some energy,” instead of living on dunks or deep threes as defenses chase spacing today.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Lawrence Frank Sees Kawhi Leonard Staying With Clippers: “We Want to Win a Championship”

Frank said Clippers “definitely see a scenario” where Leonard stays after his current contract ends, which runs through 2026-27. “Kawhi, when healthy, is arguably one of the top-5 players in this league,” he said, adding, “No one is playing better than him over this last 7-week stretch.” Frank said Clippers and Leonard share one priority: “Want to win a championship.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

NBA Investigating The Thunder For Sitting 10 Players Vs Spurs

OKC vs San Antonio has been marketed as a marquee matchup this season given that the latter has now won 4 out of their last 5 meetings. Their previous encounter saw the Thunder rest 10 players on the second night of a back-to-back, losing 116-106. The NBA is investigating this, claiming this was "strategic rest", not injuries.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Zach Lowe Finds Kevin Durant's Body Language To Be Poor

While the Rockets are 32-19, they have had a bit of an up-and-down season. Zach Lowe lamented over this while addressing KD's body language. "Some of the Durant sulkiness is seeking back into his body language." Young players "revere him", said Lowe, while continuing with, "That kind of stuff can seek into the ether of a team."

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Kevin Durant's Rings Hold No Value, Says Max Kellerman

KD winning his only two rings next to the dynastic Warriors has been a point of contention for years due to the relative ease with which he won them. "Those rings don't have the same gravity as LeBron’s in Cleveland or even Steph’s before KD got there," said Kellerman, calling KD a "luxury item" in the process.

By Samir Mehdi

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