about 1 month ago

“Slow Down”: Kevin Durant Explains His Adjustments Dealing With Defenders Who Hold Him

Durant just runs to the ball and does his best to be aggressive, knowing that his opponents' only option to stop him is by holding or grabbing him. "Being patient, letting my teammates screen for me and then once I get the ball they at my mercy," Durant said. He just slows the game down and plays at his pace.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Kevin Durant Welcomes the Comets’ Return and Salutes Houston’s WNBA History

Durant praised the WNBA’s return to Houston, calling the Comets “an historic franchise” and “an historic brand” that “kickstarted the WNBA.” He also acknowledged the loss for Connecticut fans, saying they “supported their team through and through,” before adding, “they got UConn as well.” Houston’s revival also lets the city honor the franchise’s early legends again.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Paul Pierce Picks Dwyane Wade Over James Harden in Debate

Pierce weighed Wade against Harden, highlighting the contrast between offense and winning. “Clearly the best offensive player is clearly James Harden… he’s got scoring titles, numbers crazy,” Pierce said. He added, “who do you want to win with?… I go with the guy who’s a proven winner. So I have to pick Wade, man.”

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

JJ Redick Says Health Helped Lakers Finally Settle Into Their Roles

Redick said the Lakers’ surge started with health, not some sudden switch. “It’s much easier when you have a consistent stretch of health to sort of… settle in to roles and minutes and rotations,” he said. Los Angeles went 15-2 through a brutal schedule stretch, with Redick praising Doncic’s month and stronger buy-in across the rotation overall.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Vince Goodwill Believes Expectations From Knicks May Be the Real Problem

Goodwill argued the Knicks’ slump says as much about outside hype as their play. “Maybe we’ve given them too high of an expectation to make the NBA Finals,” he said on ESPN. He noted New York still checks key contender boxes, but its 4-8 mark against the league’s top five teams and shaky locker-room vibes raise real playoff doubts.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith Harks At Josh Hart, Brings Up Knicks Not Winning Any Game

Smith doubled down as New York’s skid hit three straight. “Do I need to shut the hell up now?” he asked on First Take, saying the Knicks haven’t won since Hart clapped back at him. He pointed to their poor record vs. winning teams, questioned their identity, and warned they “look like a team that’s going home in April.”

By Raahib Singh

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