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Paul Pierce: Karl-Anthony Towns Must Be the Knicks' No. 1

Paul Pierce said New York’s title hopes depend on Towns becoming its top option, not Jalen Brunson. “He can’t be your best player on a championship team,” Pierce said of Brunson, arguing Towns should fill the Kevin Garnett role from Pierce’s Celtics days. He praised Towns’ efficiency and effort, but said the Knicks still are not featuring him enough.

By Raahib Singh

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3 months ago

Dwyane Wade Sees Anthony Edwards Clearing an Even Higher Ceiling

“He has everything. I didn’t have everything,” Wade said of Edwards, praising the Wolves star’s ceiling. Wade added, “If I’m at this bar, this guy is going to step above that bar for sure,” and said Edwards could land in “this next 25 of the greats to play this game.” He grouped Ant with Donovan in basketball’s future elite.

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Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Lakers, Per Shams Charania

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Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Lakers, Per Shams Charania

"String of bad luck for Durant after being healthy all season," said Shams. KD missed Game 1 with a tendon bruise from practice and suffered a left ankle sprain in Game 2 that will keep him out for game 3 vs. Lakers. Durant led the Rockets in scoring for game 2, with 23 points, and will be a game-changing absence.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Wins Most Improved Player

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Wins Most Improved Player

Alexander-Walker has won the 2025-26 MIP award, per Shams Charania. The guard more than doubled his scoring from 9.4 points per game last season to 20.8 this year with the Hawks. He started 71 games averaging 3.7 assists while improving his efficiency and minutes from 25 to 33 per game. His 11.4+ ppg increase is the third-highest in 25 seasons.

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3 months ago

Austin Reaves Fuels Return Hopes With Warmup Before Game 3 vs. Rockets

Reaves has not played since suffering a grade two oblique strain on April 2. Upgraded to questionable for Game 3 with the Lakers leading Houston 2-0, he was seen moving freely and draining shots in warmups. Not everyone is convinced he's close to returning, having suffered an injury-plagued regular season. One fan on X said, "Definitely not ready to play."

By Pranay Mukherjee

Rockets Expected to Field Second-Youngest Playoff Lineup Ever After Kevin Durant Injury

3 months ago

Rockets Expected to Field Second-Youngest Playoff Lineup Ever After Kevin Durant Injury

Shams Charania reports Rockets will use the second-youngest starting lineup in NBA playoff history. Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun get the nod as the homegrown core with Houston trailing the Lakers 0-2 in the first round. Durant's injury absence has put them in a tough spot, with him being their most reliable scorer.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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