about 2 months ago

Skip Bayless: Lakers Look Better Defensively Without LeBron James

Bayless praised Lakers after their 120-106 win over Minnesota, saying they were “at it again without defensive liability LeBron.” Los Angeles won its third straight without James and held the Wolves, who are fourth in scoring at 119 points per game, to 106. Bayless added Luka Doncic raved about Austin Reaves and how hard the Lakers played “ON DEFENSE.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Shrugs Off the Fake-Outrage Over Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Night

Arenas ripped complaints about Adebayo staying in to score 83 vs Wizards, saying once you’re losing, “you can do what the f**k you want.” His point: the winning team shouldn’t have to “babysit your sorry a**es” just because history is on the line. After Bam’s 25th field-goal attempt, Arenas made clear he had zero sympathy for Washington.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Dan Patrick Didn’t Expect Bam Adebayo to Be the One Chasing Kobe Bryant

Patrick said he always believed someone would eventually threaten Kobe’s 81 because of today’s three-point volume, but not Adebayo. “I’m not surprised somebody has scored that many points,” he said, though “if you said, ‘Who’s the guy?’” Bam wouldn’t have been his pick. Patrick added the Wizards “helped,” and said Miami eventually seemed to just let him chase history.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Josh Hart’s Knee Issue Adds to Knicks’ Slide Into Utah

Hart is listed as doubtful against the Jazz with left knee soreness, another hit for New York during its two-game skid. The Knicks have already dropped back-to-back games to the Lakers and Clippers, and now could be without one of their key tone-setters. Miles McBride also remains out, leaving New York thinner vs a tanking Jazz team.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Rich Paul Reminds Critics of Adversities Bam Adebayo Overcame

"Let's everyone put themselves in Bam's shoes," Rich Paul said, detailing Bam's journey from a single-parent trailer park in North Carolina to Kentucky, a late draft fall to Miami, two finals, All-Star selections and a gold medal. "He's done all this as a hard hat, lunch pail, steel toe boots type of player," Paul said. "This don't diminish Kobe 81."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Chris Russo Accuses Jaylen Brown of Being a Poor Influence on Kids Over a Tweet

Brown was ejected in the second quarter after arguing with officials and had to be restrained leaving the court. He tweeted, "This the shit I be talking about." "You got a lot of kids reading this Twitter stuff all over America," Russo fired back. "How bout saying I got to treat the officials with a little more respect," he added.

By Adit Pujari

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