3 months ago

Rui Hachimura Appreciates LeBron James And Luka Doncic Passing More

Rui revealed the Lakers coaching staff spoke to LeBron and Luka about "looking for teammates" more often. "They always have the ball. They took it in a good way. And we’re winning. Everybody gets touches. Everybody shares at the ball. That’s how basketball should be." Rui dropped 23 points off the bench against Chicago on 9-11 shooting from the field.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Austin Rivers on Coaching G League Team at Rising Stars: This Is Their Opportunity

Rivers explained his approach to coaching G League squad. "I got the dawgs. This isn't a cool moment for you guys when you don't get paid millions in max contracts. This is an opportunity to go out there and play hard and compete," he said. "These guys are coming here with their livelihood on the line to show they belong."

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Tyrese Haliburton Says Wemby Will Force NBA to Adjust 65-Game Rule

Haliburton said the 65-game minimum warps legacy and money, especially in contract years. He worries future fans won’t know why stars missed awards. “I think it's something that will be adjusted. I think a big reason for that is Wemby,” he said, arguing health should not erase elite seasons. Last year, Wemby was the clear DPOY favorite before his DVT.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Tyrese Haliburton Provides an Update About Achilles Injury Rehab Entering Week 31

Haliburton said he’s “approaching week 31,” nearly eight months into rehab, and has started playing 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 full-court. “Man, I feel really good. My body feels good,” he said, joking he felt so sharp vs interns he thought he could play “right now.” Then he guarded Mathurin, got beat on a hesi, and admitted, “I still got some time.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

LeBron James Says Playing 82 Games Today is Harder Than 80s And 90s

LeBron explained, "Playing 82 games in the 80s and 90s is not the same as playing 82 games in the 2020s. The way we play with the level of pace and speed, it's a different game now." LeBron noted soft tissue injuries have increased, with calf strains replacing high ankle sprains as the primary concern.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Bucks Must Trade Giannis Now: “Love Affair Is Over”

On First Take, Stephen A. argued Milwaukee can’t wait until summer to move Antetokounmpo, claiming the “love affair is over” as fans boo and the roster has cratered around him. “He clearly doesn’t want to be there, and you’re not going anywhere with him,” he said, urging the Bucks to cash in on assets before the trade deadline.

By Raahib Singh

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