3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith: “First Ability Is Availability” Amid Darryn Peterson No. 1 Pick Buzz

With Peterson projected No. 1 by ESPN’s Jeremy Woo despite 11 missed games for Kansas, Stephen A. Smith warned teams off on First Take. “The first ability is availability,” he said, arguing cramps and flu absences look like self-imposed load management. Peterson averages 20 points, but Smith said he “cannot be trusted” over an 82-game season.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Austin Reaves Doesn't Believe Luka Doncic Caught A Fish That Big

Doncic went fishing over the All-Star break and posted a picture of him catching what looked to be a 5-foot long fish. "His friend might’ve caught it and he might’ve held it for the picture," said Reaves. "Of course not, that b****. Fish is bigger than Austin," said Luka on if AR could catch a fish that big.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Kevin Durant Chirps At Sion James After Overly Physical Foul In The Clutch

Durant dropped 35 points in the Rockets 105-101 win in Charlotte. He'd hit the dagger to put them up 5 with less than 30 seconds left. Upon getting fouled to send him to the line, he'd seemingly take offense to Sion James' physicality. This led to a lengthy trash-talking back-and-forth. Durant would go on to drain both free throws.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Shrugs Off Apology From City of Beverly Hills After Ruining His Event

The City of Beverly Hills apologized to Brown in an IG statement, clarifying that the statement about a denied permit was inaccurate. Brown thanked them for the apology but said, "Damage is already done and I can’t recreate that moment again." He slammed the Beverly Hills Police Department for embarrassing him and his brand, 741Performance, in a special moment.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Kristaps Porzingis Hasn't Found This Season To Be Enjoyable

Kristaps has gotten traded twice in less than a year and currently dealing with left Achilles tendonitis. "Tough, honestly," said KP on what this season has been like for him. "Not the most enjoyable season, especially since that playoffs, then the summer-time I was healthy, I was good. And then kind of up-and-down this season, not playing too much."

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Mark Williams Goes for Wild Poster Attempt on Victor Wembanyama, Gets the Foul Call

Early in the third quarter, Williams was rocketing into the paint and went for a crazy poster attempt on Wembanyama. Williams didn't get close enough to the rim and was prevented from completing the dunk on Wemby. However, Victor was called for the defensive foul, having made a little bit of contact with Williams during the dunk attempt.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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