4 months ago

Raptors, Hawks Only Teams to Have Confirmed Interest in Anthony Davis

The Hawks and Raptors are the only teams that can be said to have confirmed long-term interest in Davis, per Jake Fischer. He added that what the Raptors think of Jakob Poeltl, who is on a 4-year deal, will be crucial in any Raptors-AD trade. Fischer believes other teams could check in on an AD deal later.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Rich Paul Pushes Back on “Back Seat” Talk Around LeBron James

Paul said LeBron “can’t take a back seat,” adding, “If you want to break it down, you can take all four positions and name your top five, he’s in one of your top five in all five positions outside of center.” He added LeBron “can’t be traded unless he wants to be traded,” noting that “it takes two to tango.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Erik Spoelstra Calls Jaden McDaniels a “Glue Player” After Heat Lose 122–94

After Miami’s 122-94 loss to Minnesota, Spoelstra praised McDaniels’ year-to-year jump. “Ultimate compliment, he’s a glue player on a really good team,” Spoelstra said. He cited McDaniels “defending, taking on all the best challenges, rebounding,” and being a “catch and go guy” who can put it on the floor. Spoelstra added his 3-point shooting “has improved quite a bit.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Jalylen Brown Should Win MVP Over Luka Doncic: Kendrick Perkins

Perkins backed Brown for MVP over Doncic on Road Trippin, saying, “Jaylen Brown's getting it done with less.” He cited 30 points per game, 50% shooting, and 37% from 3, plus being “the best two-way player in the game right now.” On Doncic: “You got to slide them puppies defensively.” He pointed to opponent field-goal numbers that had Brown second.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Rival Execs Expect Anthony Davis Trade Talks, Dallas and Atlanta Linked: Chris Haynes

Haynes said “a lot of rival executives expect” Davis to be moved, with Dallas and Atlanta “doing something” in ongoing talks. He added there’s been “some back and forth,” but “nothing… finalized” and “anything imminent” isn’t happening “as of right now.” Haynes said Dallas wants “some expiring contracts” plus “a nice, promising young player,” which he called the current holdup.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Kyrie Irving for Trae Young: Paul Pierce Offers Solution for Hawks and Mavs

On No Fouls Given, Pierce floated a Dallas idea for Atlanta’s guard: “You know what a good trade for him is? … Trae for like Kyrie in Dallas.” The panel debated fit and money, noting Young’s $48.5M player option for next season. Pierce suggested Trae’s upcoming contract duration could help him build Cooper Flagg, and then Mavs can decide.

By Raahib Singh

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