7 minutes ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Cleveland Offers LeBron James Best Path to Title

Smith said James has earned the right to choose lifestyle over basketball, but argued Cleveland gives him a better championship path than Los Angeles. “Don’t you want to win championships?” he asked. Smith cited Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Kenny Atkinson, saying the Lakers lack assets, draft capital and a realistic West path.

By Raahib Singh

41 minutes ago

LeBron James Called a One-Man Show After Lakers Blowout Loss in Game 1

Stephen A. Smith said James “did his job,” but called him “a one-man show” after the Lakers’ 108-90 Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City. He cited their playoff-worst 17.7 turnovers per game, Luka Doncic’s absence, and Austin Reaves’ oblique recovery. Smith said the Thunder looked unfazed, comparing them to a fighter walking through every punch.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

Minnesota's Plan For Victor Wembanyama is To Wear-Him-Out: Vince Goodwill

Goodwill said Minnesota kept attacking Wembanyama in Game 1 despite getting blocked 12 times, calling it “a strategy” designed to drain him. The Spurs rookie finished with 11 points, 15 rebounds and 12 blocks, but went 0-for-8 from three. Game 2 brings a new officiating crew after Chris Finch publicly questioned a disputed goaltending call.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Jay Williams Sees Star Logic in a Giannis-Jaylen Brown Trade

Williams called the idea “more than interesting” on Get Up, arguing Milwaukee would want a star back if Giannis moved. He said Brown fits because he’s “out there and a star,” while Boston must decide whether the Bucks’ franchise player could help Tatum. Another panelist pushed back, saying the deal looked “great for Milwaukee.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 hours ago

Alperen Sengun Tops Anonymous Player Poll for Most Overrated

Sengun drew 12.3% of 81 votes in The Athletic’s anonymous player survey, edging Rudy Gobert and Trae Young, who each received 8.6%. Karl-Anthony Towns followed at 7.4%, while Paolo Banchero and Ja Morant landed at 4.9%. The poll also listed Deni Avdija, Scottie Barnes, Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam at 3.7%, with several others receiving 2.5% or 1.2%.

By Raahib Singh

about 3 hours ago

Brian Windhorst Puts Lakers’ Game 2 Burden on Everyone Around LeBron James

Windhorst framed Game 2 as a supporting-cast test after Oklahoma City beat Los Angeles 108-90. “The Thunder make it so hard,” he said, noting Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and Austin Reaves combined to shoot 8-of-35 with about eight turnovers. With Luka Doncic out, even another 27-point James night may not be enough for Los Angeles to avoid an 0-2 hole.

By Raahib Singh

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