3 months ago

Rashad McCants Says Giannis Needs a “Basketball Guru” to Pick the Right Co-Star

On Gil’s Arena, McCants argued Antetokounmpo “don’t know what type of player he wants to play with,” saying Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton “was something that was built.” He called the Damian Lillard pairing “an experiment” that didn’t work, then added, “Giannis, you need to be a basketball guru and tell us what the f*** you really need.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Dillon Brooks: Playing Against Steph Curry Like a Marathon, Need Five Guys to Guard Him

Brooks gave Curry his flowers when discussing the challenge of defending him. "I like playing against Curry. It's like a marathon. He's a special player because you need five guys to guard him," he said. Brooks explained Curry's versatility makes him impossible to defend one-on-one. "He's running off the screen, he's taking you off the dribble. Shoots from four-point line."

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Paul Pierce Says Knicks’ Players-Only Meeting Might Not Be About Basketball

On NFG Show, Pierce said fans misunderstand “players-only” meetings, because the conversation can go way beyond X’s and O’s. “S**t might come out… that might not even pertain to basketball,” he said, suggesting it can be about nightlife, relationships, or internal beefs. Pierce added he’s been in meetings where the real issue was team chemistry and “disconnect,” not schemes.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

LeBron James, Rich Paul Set to Meet With Jeanie Buss, Brian Windhorst Says

After ESPN’s Buss-family report, Windhorst said James and agent Paul plan to talk with Buss to “clear the air” and address any lingering friction behind the scenes. James brushed it off postgame: “I don't really care about articles. I really don't.” With the trade deadline nearing, Windhorst framed James’ future as stay on a pay cut, leave, or retire.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Paul Pierce Trolls Draymond Green For His “Not a Dirty Player” Claim

On No Fouls Given, Pierce laughed at Green’s insistence he’s “not a dirty player.” “No, Draymond said on his podcast he’s not a dirty player,” Pierce said, noting he got ejected the same night after elbowing Powell. The panel rattled off receipts, from the Sabonis stomp to the Nurkic punch, calling the timing “crazy,” all while laughing in studio.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Pelicans Fielding Calls on Zion Williamson, Long-Term Future Uncertain

Shams revealed Pelicans are taking offers for Zion despite his play. "There's going to be a level of interest in Zion. Did Pelicans want to move them? Do they want to stand firm? There's questions if his long-term future is there," he said. Shams noted Pelicans are taking calls but emphasized Zion just needs to stack games and stay healthy.

By Raahib Singh

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