about 2 months ago

Raptors HC Commends Scottie Barnes For Playing Through Illness Vs Suns

Barnes played 31 minutes vs Phoenix and had 14 points on 50 FG% all while battling an illness. He also had a clutch block on Jalen Green that shifted the tides in Toronto's favor. "He’s going through pain. He was giving us signs that he needed a breath of rest. But he showed up big. He completely emptied the tank."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards Calls Steph Curry The GOAT PG

"That’s my boy. Love Steph. To me, greatest point guard," said Ant after dropping 42 on GSW in the 127-117 Wolves win. The two linked up postgame and dapped one another up. They have a solid relationship given their shared 2024 Olympics experience. "He actually don’t know a lot of rap music. That’s the best thing I learned about him."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (March 13th)

Rockets move back to 3rd after beating the Pels, displacing the Lakers (both at 41-25). Pistons-Grizzlies remain the same along with the Mavericks and Cavaliers. Raptors now 0.5 GB from 6th and Suns 2 GB from 6th.Knicks-Pacers and 76ers-Nets have not moved. Blazers are 0.5 GB from GSW. Clippers-Bulls have remained stagnant. Timberwolves are 6th but 0.5 from 3rd.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Iman Shumpert Says LeBron James Made Cleveland Feel Bigger Than New York

Shumpert said the trade from Knicks to Cavs changed how he saw the league because “you play with LeBron.” He said James’ presence made everything feel bigger and forced teammates to grow up fast. Shumpert added LeBron entered the NBA at 17 “while he was still curious,” and said that mindset helped explain why Cleveland’s culture hit so differently.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Cathy Engelbert: Monday Is the WNBA’s C.B.A. Deadline

Engelbert warned the league “have to get it done by Monday” or risk scrambling the two-team expansion draft, free agency, and a college draft now one month away. After four straight days of double-digit bargaining hours, she said both sides still have “a lot of items to get done.” With camp opening April 19, the calendar is closing fast.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Steve Kerr Saw Bam Abdebayo’s 83 and Thought Back to Klay Thompson’s 14 3s

As debate swirled around Adebayo chasing 83, Kerr refused to second-guess Erik Spoelstra. “No need to apologize,” he said. “He was doing it for his own team and I respect that.” Kerr recalled leaving Thompson in to hunt the three-point record in 2018, calling those moments “awkward” for coaches, but admitting everyone in the building wants history when it’s close.

By Raahib Singh

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