about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Sees Michael Malone as a Great Hire, With One Big Test Ahead

Smith said North Carolina didn’t make “a good hire,” but “a great hire” in Malone, pointing to his NBA title, decade in Denver, and track record of coaching stars. His only real question is recruiting. Smith said UNC’s benchmark is Duke, and after years of falling behind “eight miles away,” Malone now has to win the NIL battle too.

By Raahib Singh

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about 2 months ago

Geno Auriemma Releases Statement Revealing He's Spoken To Dawn Staley Since Their Argument

Geno initially released a statement a couple days ago addressing the ordeal but it was revealed by Dawn that she hadn't personally heard from him. Geno's now released another statement saying he's spoken to her on the phone and they've "agreed to move on". He went saying, "Dawn and her team deserved to win and they deserved better from me."

By Samir Mehdi

Victor Wembanyama One Game Away From Qualifying for NBA Awards Amid Injury Concerns

about 2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama One Game Away From Qualifying for NBA Awards Amid Injury Concerns

Although Wembanyama has avoided a serious injury, with his MRI coming back clean, he's still listed as day-to-day by the Spurs. Marc Stein reported that Wemby needs to have one more 20-minute appearance this season to qualify for NBA awards. However, with the Playoffs nearing, the Spurs may choose to be cautious with his playing time and have him rest.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Heat Locked Into Play-In Spot for 4th Consecutive Season After Loss vs. Raptors

about 2 months ago

Heat Locked Into Play-In Spot for 4th Consecutive Season After Loss vs. Raptors

Despite Bam Adebayo and other Heat players expressing a desire to rise up into the top-6 seeds and direct playoff qualification, Miami are not locked into the play-in for the 4th consecutive season. After their 121-95 loss vs. Raptors on Tuesday, they also lost the tie-breaker against the Toronto-based team, making surpassing them for the 6th seed impossible.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Erik Spoelstra Disappointed After Loss vs. Raptors, Says Heat Never “Set the Tone”

about 2 months ago

Erik Spoelstra Disappointed After Loss vs. Raptors, Says Heat Never “Set the Tone”

Spoelstra was disappointed that the Heat didn't bring competitiveness in their 121-95 loss vs. Raptors. "That was disappointing. Defensively we never set the tone. They had 44 relief points," Spoelstra said. He added that the Heat just have to be better. With their play-in spot locked in, Miami needs to build momentum in their remaining regular season games.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

JJ Redick And Jarred Vanderbilt Seen Arguing During A Timeout Vs Thunder

LAL is without LeBron, Luka, and AR tonight against the NBA's best team. So, it makes sense that Redick was a bit frustrated when the game was getting a bit out of hand. This came out in the form of an argument with Vando during a timeout who then left the bench after needing to be held back from JJ.

By Samir Mehdi

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