4 minutes ago

Stephen A. Smith: Knicks Look Like They Could Compete For the Championship

Smith said if the Knicks shoot like they did against Philadelphia, “they’re going to win a championship” after hitting 57% from three. He praised Deuce McBride, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, saying New York has “annihilated the competition.” Smith added, “I think they can win the championship” after consecutive conference finals trips.

By Raahib Singh

18 minutes ago

Stephen A: The Only Thing That Could Save Wembanyama From Suspension Is His Star Power

"The only reason if Wemby doesn't get suspended is because he's Victor Wembanyama and everybody wants to see him play," Stephen A. said. "That might save him, but the play itself warrants a suspension for Game 5." The NBA is reviewing his flagrant 2 ejection from Game 4 ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 in San Antonio.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 hour ago

Breanna Stewart Blames Ref Calls For Liberty-Mystics Game Having No Flow

Stewart criticized the stop-and-go pace after New York’s 98-93 OT win over Mystics lasted “two hours and 41 minutes,” calling that “insane.” She said the whistle disrupted “everyone’s flow” on both teams and repeated that players are still learning the officiating standard. Stewart said some calls were “unnecessary on both sides,” adding, “I still don’t know.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Byron Scott: Lakers Need to Move on From LeBron James to Build Around Luka Doncic

"You getting paid 50 million. You're 41, 42, 43 years old," Scott said, arguing the Lakers must move on from James to build around Doncic and Reaves as they trail the Thunder 3-1. "That comes off the cap. You can go get two really good basketball players. And young basketball players that can come in there and help."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 hour ago

Embiid Clashed With Sixers Front Office Over Luxury Tax Spending and Jared McCain Trade

"He implored the front office to do something other than 'ducking the tax,'" Jones wrote of Embiid, who also clashed over the McCain trade to Oklahoma City. Embiid and others in the locker room were unhappy no replacement came back. "In interviews over the next few games, Embiid noticeably had to hold himself back from verbally criticizing the front office."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 hours ago

Jay Williams Questions 76ers Front Office After Knicks Sweep

Williams asked, “When are we going to talk about the front office?” after Philadelphia followed its 3-1 comeback against Boston by getting swept by New York. He cited the Harden exit, Paul George’s $200 million deal, trading Jared McCain and losing Isaiah Joe, saying, “That’s all your depth.” Williams said the Sixers are in “purgatory with Joel Embiid.”

By Raahib Singh

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