Rickea Jackson Tears Left ACL, Will Miss the Remainder of the WNBA Season

3 months ago

Rickea Jackson Tears Left ACL, Will Miss the Remainder of the WNBA Season

Jackson collapsed in the second quarter against the Lynx after awkwardly planting her left leg while driving to the basket. The Sky confirmed a torn left ACL, per Philippou. She was averaging 22 points this season. "We are certain she was primed for a career year," GM Pagliocca said. Chicago was already without Carrington, Stevens and Vandersloot.

By Adit Pujari

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Jason Kidd Fired as Mavs HC

3 months ago

Jason Kidd Fired as Mavs HC

In a surprise move, the Mavericks have mutually agreed to part ways with Kidd. According to Shams Charania, New Mavericks president Masai Ujiri will be making a coaching change, with a new face guiding the team forward. Kidd helped lead the Mavs to the NBA Finals in 2024, and played a crucial role in Cooper Flagg's early development.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Shaquille O’Neal Jokingly Gives Victor Wembanyama American Name, Likens Him to Spurs Icons

Shaq said Wemby played spectacularly in game 1 vs. OKC, using his physicality to take advantage of mismatches. He even hilariously gave him an American name, comparing Wembanyama to Tim Duncan and David Robinson. "His American name is Tim Robinson. He played like Tim Duncan and David Robinson," Shaq said, appreciating the intensity and passion with which he played.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Timberwolves Are Beginning To Question Rudy Gobert's Time In Minnesota

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Timberwolves Are Beginning To Question Rudy Gobert's Time In Minnesota

Rudy signed a 3-year, $110 million extension in October of 2024, keeping him in Minnesota till 2027-28 with a player option that season. However, with Minny not having reached the Finals yet, Jake Fischer reports that the Timberwolves are questioning Gobert's "viability" going forward. He scored over 13 points once this entire Playoffs, having 17 in Game 1 vs Denver.

By Samir Mehdi

Orlando Magic Had Interest In Jason Kidd A Couple Years Ago

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Orlando Magic Had Interest In Jason Kidd A Couple Years Ago

Jason Kidd has mutually parted ways with the Mavericks with 4 years and $40 million still left on his deal. Marc Stein reports that the Magic, who fired Jamahl Mosley this postseason, had interest in pursuing Kidd as their head coach in 2021. It remains to be seen if they still are interested in 2026.

By Samir Mehdi

Masai Ujiri Acknowledges Jason Kidd’s Contributions to the Mavs

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Masai Ujiri Acknowledges Jason Kidd’s Contributions to the Mavs

Ujiri praised Kidd for having a meaningful impact on the Mavericks, having led them to the 2024 Finals and helping Cooper Flagg develop. "I’ve developed an enormous amount of respect for what he has built," Ujiri said, thanking Kidd for his leadership and professionalism. He added that Kidd will always be considered part of the Mavs' basketball family.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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