2 months ago

Shannon Sharpe Questions Byron Scott Wanting LeBron James to Leave the Lakers

Sharpe questioned Scott’s stance, asking if he’d say it “if LeBron wasn’t on the Lakers.” Sharpe said nobody pushed “Kobe to leave,” even when “the Lakers ain’t have no chance” to contend. “The mere fact that you even think it’s possible” is because “LeBron is a 41-year-old” still chasing a title, Sharpe said.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Kevin Durant Remembers Michael Jordan in D.C., Talks Chasing His All-Time Points

Durant said he saw Jordan in D.C. for what he thinks was his last game there: “The reaction to Mike was just different.” Asked about passing Jordan on the scoring list, he called it “pretty cool” but not something he’s “stressing” over. Jordan had 32,292 points, KD is at 32,038, still 254 points shy of MJ.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Jeff Teague Takes Giannis Over Kevin Garnett as the Second Best Power Forward Ever

Teague put Giannis ahead of KG as the second best power forward ever, pointing to his ring with a lesser cast as the tiebreaker. "Giannis is Shaq in guard form," Teague said. "I love KG but Giannis did not have to leave to get his ring. He did not have no Ray Allen or Paul Pierce on his team."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Trae Young, Wizards Reportedly Near 3-Year Extension at $30M-$40M Per Year

A report from Marc Stein says Wizards and Young are expected to agree soon on a three-year extension worth $30 million to $40 million annually. In August, Trae would be eligible for a 4-year, $275M extension, making this a considerably lower deal. If finalized, the commitment would lock in the franchise guard while preserving some cap room.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Shumpert Ranks Steph Curry Harder to Guard Than Kobe, Kyrie and Derrick Rose

"I kind of know and get familiar with their movements," he said of Kobe, Rose, and Kyrie. "The moment I slid with Steph and start a little bit figuring out his handle, it was like, you know, pass, run off two, three screens, push me. Now he wide open... My gift doesn't work with him."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Jaylen Brown, Neemias Queta OUT vs. Bucks on Second Night of Back-to-Back

Brown (illness) is out tonight in Milwaukee, and Queta will rest after playing last night. Jayson Tatum remains sidelined, leaving Boston without three rotation pieces for Celtics-Bucks. The Celtics beat Philadelphia on Friday and now face the second game of a back-to-back. Giannis is expected to return from a calf strain, per the latest team injury report.

By Raahib Singh

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