about 1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith: SGA Complaints Exist Because He’s Too Hard to Stop

After Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47-point night, including 31 after halftime, Smith brushed off outrage over a possible push-off on his late 3-point try. “We’re saying something because he’s busting everybody’s a**,” he said on First Take. Smith argued the backlash is really respect, noting the reigning MVP still shot 63% and keeps making contenders pay.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Tracy McGrady Says Rockets Have to Fix Their Defense, Mentions Kevin Durant’s Burner Issue

McGrady detailed how the Rockets were consistent before the All-Star break, but have been playing below .500 basketball since his burner account allegations. "Defensively they lost that identity of who they were," McGrady said. He warned the Rockets that they "got to clean it up", before the playoffs. He added that the offense has been impacted by the defensive issues.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Dillon Brooks Gets A Technical Almost immediately After Return From Injury Vs Magic

Dillon Brooks missed the Suns' last 18 games due to a broken hand and within 89 seconds of his return, was T'd up. This came after he was caught chirping at Paolo Banchero. It led to a bit of a scuffle that ended up with Brooks getting a tech and Devin Booker and Desmond Bane being called for double technicals.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Jaylen Brown Shines A Light On His Hair Journey Since His Infamous Hair-Spray Shenanigans

Early this season, Brown was using hair spray to cover any bald spots but was caught after the spray got rubbed off onto defenders' jerseys. Now, he has a sponsorship with Nutrafol. 'It's helped with hair thinning and even now I'm seeing more coverage along the scalp," said Brown. "We still ain't book no flights to Turkey," he continued.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Mavericks Eye Established Front Office Name, Target Sam Presti and Brad Stevens

Following their highly-publicized parting with Nico Harrison, the Mavs are eyeing several established names to replace him and run the team. According to Chris Mannix, the Mavs are targeting OKC's Sam Presti, Timberwolves' Tim Connelly and Celtics' Brad Stevens among other names. He noted that Mavs Governor Patrick Dumont is aiming high after Harrison's controversial tenure in Dallas.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Steph Curry Targeting Sunday Return After Prolonged Injury Absence

After going through his first practice in 2 months on Tuesday, Curry is targeting a Sunday return vs. Rockets after a prolonged knee injury absence. Curry has been out since January 30th, with many questioning whether he'd return during the regular season. Steph will do 5-on-5 scrimmages before a final decision is taken on whether he returns on Sunday.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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