3 months ago

Stan Van Gundy Suggests Getting Rid of the NBA Draft to Curb Tanking

Van Gundy says the NBA has to remove any incentive for losing to prevent tanking from happening. "Get rid of the draft. You still have the salary cap, if you want to go give Cooper Flagg $45 million a year coming out of college, do it," he said. Van Gundy emphasized that without a draft, there's no incentive to lose.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Timberwolves Waive Johnny Juzang

Jon Krawczynski reported that the Timberwolves have waived Johnny Juzang. Although Juzang impressed in preseason, he wasn't able to crack the Timberwolves' rotation. Krawczynski said that he impressed the Timberwolves with his work ethic and is likely to be picked up by another team. Juzang averaged 2ppg in just 4.2 minutes per game with the Timberwolves over 21 games played.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Stephen Curry Out vs. Celtics, Puts All-NBA Eligibility on the Brink

Golden State ruled Curry out for tonight’s game against Boston, his 17th absence this season. That leaves him short of the 65-game threshold for end-of-season awards like All-NBA. With 17 missed already, Curry would need to appear in every remaining regular-season game to reach 65 and stay eligible. Another DNP would make the league’s minimum impossible to hit.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Nikola Jokic on His Retirement: “Going to Play Until I Can’t Play It at a High Level”

Asked about retirement, Jokic said, “I’m going to play basketball until I can’t play on a high level… because I enjoy it. I love to play.” After missing 16 games, he said, “I felt like I’m missing out.” He said he’ll keep going as long as he’s healthy. On NBA Today, he added, “I care a lot… enjoy competing.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Kristaps Porzingis Plays Coy on Making His Warriors Debut vs. Celtics

Listed questionable, Porzingis dodged a direct yes on facing Boston, saying, “I don’t know how much I can say, but it sounds like that’s your plan.” He added he’s “feeling good, ready to go” after six weeks out, stayed active through All-Star break, and wants to “finish the year really strong.” Golden State hosts the Celtics Thursday night.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Carmelo Anthony Calls Stephen Curry a “Game Changer”

Asked what separates Curry from other greats, Anthony said, “Steph changed the game.” He added, “I just think he’s a game changer.” Anthony credited Curry with “extend[ing] the three point line from the actual three point then to have court,” forcing new coverages. On Warriors’ playoff chances, he said, “As long as Steph is Steph,” they’ll “compete and fight.”

By Raahib Singh

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