4 months ago

Russell Westbrook on Whether He Was Surprised By His Deep 3: "Hell No"

Westbrook buried a deep 3 with 3:11 left in the first quarter, then shared a quick celebration with teammates. Asked if it surprised him, he said, “Hell no.” He finished with 26 points and went 6-for-9 from deep as Sacramento beat Washington 128-115 behind six threes. The surge helped the Kings control the game wire to wire.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Jaylen Brown Explains Viral 2014 Tweet: Teacher Said "See You in Jail"

Brown recalled the conversation with a substitute teacher after basketball camp. She said, "If Jaylen doesn't do his work, I don't care what camp he went... he's not gonna be successful." After Brown said he'd succeed anyway, she replied: "I'll see you in the Cobb County Jail." Brown called it "a back and forth" and that he empathizes with teachers.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Luka Doncic Ruled Out vs. Blazers With Groin Injury

Doncic injured his groin during warmups ahead of Monday’s Kings game, then still played three games through it, Lakers went 1-2. The issue has caught up, and Lakers ruled him out tonight in Portland. Austin Reaves is also out. Ayton is questionable with left knee soreness. Portland listed Avdija doubtful with a back strain, while Grant and Holiday are questionable.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Warriors Have "Something Brewing" in Pursuit of Michael Porter Jr. Trade

League sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com there is legitimate Warriors interest in Porter Jr., with executives indicating "something brewing" before the Feb. 5 deadline. Sources noted Golden State's track record of downplaying interest before engaging aggressively. A multi-team deal could route Kuminga to a third team. His $24.3M team option for 2026-27 is viewed as flexible and attractive.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Derrick White Says Draymond Green’s Jab After Game 1 of 2022 Finals Changed His Career

White said Draymond’s Game 1 jab flipped a switch: “Derrick hit six threes, but that’s not gonna beat us.” After Warriors ignored him on the biggest stage, he spent that summer chasing consistency so defenses couldn’t sag. White said he told Draymond after winning Olympic gold in France in 2024, “You kind of changed my career.” It stuck for years.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Erik Spoelstra “Fully Invested” in Developing Kel’el Ware

Spoelstra, who said Ware was stacking days in the wrong way, hinted that Ware isn't playing the best he can in his minutes. "I didn’t articulate that in a great way, and that wasn’t fair to Kel’el. I’m fully invested and invigorated about the opportunity to develop Kel’el," Spoelstra explained. He added that Ware has improved his work ethic.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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