about 2 months ago

RJ Barrett Is Willing to “Live and Die” on Game-Winning Shot He Took vs. Cavs

Barrett believes in trusting his work, something he's told the young guys to do as well. That is why he found it easy to take the game-winner vs. Cavs, having worked on similar shots just that morning. "I'm willing to live and die on me taking that shot," Barrett said, not caring if he misses as well.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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about 2 months ago

Cassidy Hubbarth Says There’s No Timeline for Luka Doncic’s Return as He Slowly Recovers

Hubbarth stated that there's been no clarity on Doncic's return timeline but he has done some recovery work on the court. "It is controlled. He hasn't advanced to 1-on-1 or full contact work yet," Hubbarth said. "This remains a slow build towards a return." However, she added that Luka['s presence has lifted the group, bringing some energy.

By Pranay Mukherjee

What Playoffs Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (May 2nd)

about 2 months ago

What Playoffs Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (May 2nd)

Celtics and 76ers meet in a Game 7 at TD Garden on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with Boston holding a 6-2 edge in their Game 7s. Philadelphia is the 37th team to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-1, with only 13 completing the comeback. The game airs on NBC.

By Adit Pujari

Kevin Durant's Burner Account Was a Season-Long Distraction the Rockets Never Resolved

about 2 months ago

Kevin Durant's Burner Account Was a Season-Long Distraction the Rockets Never Resolved

Durant's alleged burner account, @gethigher77, surfaced during All-Star Weekend and was never confirmed or denied. The account criticized teammates Smith and Sengun. The team discussed it and agreed to move on, per MacMahon, but the distraction lingered all season. "It is unclear whether Durant ever clarified to his teammates if the account belonged to him," Amick wrote.

By Adit Pujari

Houston Rockets Not Expected to Fire Ime Udoka This Summer

about 2 months ago

Houston Rockets Not Expected to Fire Ime Udoka This Summer

Despite a first-round exit to the Lakers, Udoka is not expected to be fired this summer, per Amick. Houston lost the series 4-2, scoring a season-low 78 points in the finale. "While Udoka will certainly be under fire...he signed a lucrative multiyear extension last summer that most league observers believe should shield him from being fired," Amick wrote.

By Adit Pujari

Rockets Expected to Chase Giannis, Kawhi, or Donovan Mitchell This Summer

about 2 months ago

Rockets Expected to Chase Giannis, Kawhi, or Donovan Mitchell This Summer

Rival executives expect the Rockets to chase another star this summer, per Amick. Houston has five tradable first-round picks and young assets to offer. "But whether it's chasing Antetokounmpo, or perhaps Leonard or Mitchell, that approach runs the risk of backfiring if they come up short while sending the wrong kinds of signals to this current core," Amick wrote.

By Adit Pujari

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