2 months ago

Shannon Sharpe: Celtics’ 27-Point Bucks Blowout Without Jaylen Brown Proves Their Depth

Sharpe said Boston’s 108-81 win over Bucks showed “a team is really, really good and really, really deep,” comparing it to OKC’s consistency without key stars. He said elite teams don’t play like, “JB’s not in there… we can’t win.” Sharpe pointed to role guys stepping up, and highlighted Payton Pritchard’s “25 and nine” off the bench as the tone-setter.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Wins West's Player and Defensive Player of the Month

Wembanyama swept the February NBA monthly awards on both ends of the floor. Wemby averaged 22.5 points, 3.5 blocks, 1.4 steals, and 11.3 rebounds in 11 appearances in the month. Cade Cunningham claimed the East Player of the Month while Celtics guard Derrick White rounded out the four awards with East Defensive Player of the Month.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

ESPN Lists Jayson Tatum as GTD vs Hornets Amid Celtics Return Rumors

ESPN has Jayson Tatum listed as a game-time decision for Boston’s next game tomorrow vs Hornets, with an Achilles designation. The listing comes after chatter that he’d be back Friday vs Dallas, and separate buzz pointing to March 14 vs Washington as another target date. Boston also has Jaylen Brown (illness) and Neemias Queta (rest) listed GTD.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Brandon Jennings Predicts Anthony Edwards' Wolves Won't Win Even First Round

Jennings said he has faith in Ant but not in a third straight conference finals run with the Wolves sitting 23-17 in the West. "If they meet up with Denver, I don't see them getting past Denver," Jennings said. "They got a lot of work to do. If it ends today, I don't see it."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Cooper Flagg Doubtful Again; Rookie Has Missed Seven Straight for Dallas

Flagg is doubtful vs Charlotte with a left midfoot sprain, but he was at shootaround as Dallas starts a six-game road trip. The Mavs also listed Naji Marshall out, Klay Thompson doubtful with a right adductor contusion, and P.J. Washington probable with a left ankle sprain, while Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively remain out.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Jason Kidd Says Cooper Flagg Is “Ramping Up” Towards a Return

Kidd said that Flagg, who's missed the Mavs' last 7 games, is ramping up as he works on recovering from a mid-foot sprain. "Everything is going well. Today was kind of get back into his routine," Kidd said. He hopes that as the Mavs' roadtrip continues, Flagg can get his rhythm back and return in a game or two.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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