6 months ago

Paul Pierce Says Kobe Bryant Applied More Pressure Than LeBron James in Their Primes

On No Fouls Given, Pierce was asked which matchup was tougher: peak James or peak Bryant. He said Bryant “just kept pressure on you,” recalling a night in Boston when Kobe took 41 shots and scored 10 straight on him. Pierce laughed that teammates kept asking who had Kobe, and he kept insisting, “I got him.”

By Raahib Singh

6 months ago

Luka Doncic Laughs Off Awkward Celebration After Finally Hitting a Three vs Jazz

After a rare cold stretch from deep vs Utah, Doncic said a friend texted him a celebration to try if he finally made a three. When one dropped, he gave it a shot, admitting postgame, “It wasn’t good… it was okay." He finished the night with a 37 point triple-double, adding humor to a dominant performance.

By Raahib Singh

6 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Says He Negotiated Leaving NBA Countdown During Contract Discussion

Smith said his contract talks “started in June and ended in March,” and “it was decided… Wouldn’t be doing NBA Countdown any more because I didn’t want to.” He said, “No shade against ESPN,” adding he had “other things on my plate.” He noted two radio shows weren’t running during Countdown duties but are active now under his production company.

By Adit Pujari

6 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Says LeBron James’ Debut Shows Lakers Can Beat Almost Anyone

Smith said that “outside of” OKC, he doesn’t see anyone the Lakers can’t beat if LeBron is ready. He noted this was LeBron’s first missed opener ever but said he returned with 11 points, hitting 2 of his 3 attempts from deep and leading with 11 assists. Calling him “a savant,” Smith said the Lakers’ ceiling is "the conference finals.”

By Adit Pujari

6 months ago

Stephen Curry Out With Ankle Injury vs Heat on Second Night of Back-to-Back

Curry won’t play in Miami after tweaking his ankle during the Warriors’ loss to the Magic last night. The team listed Green and Butler as questionable, while Horford is resting. Kuminga remains sidelined with knee soreness, marking his fourth straight missed game. Golden State now leans on its depth as absences stack up on this road swing.

By Raahib Singh

6 months ago

Wendell Carter Jr. Confirms He’s Dating Angel Reese

Carter Jr. said he and Reese are “locked in,” sharing on Run It Back that she’s “the homie for sure” and “my girl.” He added fans will “find out when y’all need to find out,” keeping details private while acknowledging the relationship’s seriousness. The pair appeared together at All-Star Weekend, fueling speculation now confirmed publicly.

By Raahib Singh

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