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

Draymond Green Draws Limits on Kon Knueppel–Klay Thompson Comparison

Green said Knueppel’s shooting allows comparisons to “a young Klay Thompson,” but said he hasn’t seen Knueppel guard “the other team’s best guard.” Green added that was “one of the things that made Klay truly special,” saying he hasn’t seen Knueppel show “the competitive fire that Klay Thompson has,” despite the shooting similarities he acknowledged.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Draymond Green Calls Jaylen Brown One of NBA’s Best This Season

Green said Brown should be talking about “who’s the best player in the NBA right now,” adding he’s “not sure how he hasn’t moved into the top three of MVP voting.” He pointed to Boston competing “at a very, very, very high level” after Tatum’s Achilles injury, with Brown leading them to a top-four spot in the East.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Bucks Check on Jalen Green, Suns Decline

Brett Siegel says the Bucks have made calls to the Suns checking on the availability of Green as they seek offensive help. Phoenix is not interested in moving him and views him as a deadline addition when he returns from injury. Green has played two games this season, scoring 29 in his debut, and is sidelined with a hamstring issue.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Gary Neville Rules Out Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Return as Interim Head Coach

Neville said he would not support Solskjaer’s return, calling it “almost like a cycle… Groundhog Day.” He said United have repeatedly “gone back to the old boys,” adding Solskjaer “loves the club” and “knows the job,” but warned any interim option would face “a lot of pressure” if results go against them over the next few months.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Shams: Trae Young Prefers Wizards as Hawks Explore Move for $49M Option

Charania reported Young has Washington as his top preferred trade destination. Atlanta is working to move him, sources said, with a $49 million player option looming for next season. Charania noted the option could make him an expiring contract in the offseason, or he could opt out and leave, creating significant Hawks cap space soon.

By Raahib Singh

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