Stephen A. Smith Warns Players and Critics Who Want Him Fired: "Careful What You Wish For"

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Stephen A. Smith Warns Players and Critics Who Want Him Fired: "Careful What You Wish For"

Smith said people, including athletes, want him fired from ESPN and SiriusXM, but insisted he is untouchable. “They can’t touch me,” he said, arguing that losing ESPN would only make him louder. Smith said without Disney “there would be no barricades” and “no barriers,” warning critics that trying to cancel him could “unleash” him even more.

By Raahib Singh

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Anthony Davis Defends Nico Harrison, Says His Vision Was “On Point” Before Injury Crisis

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Anthony Davis Defends Nico Harrison, Says His Vision Was “On Point” Before Injury Crisis

Davis believes the overwhelming criticism directed at Harrison was unwarranted and stated that he was making decisions that "MFers are scared to make." He thought Harrison made some great choices that unfortunately didn't work out. "Nico’s vision was on point! We just didn’t have the opportunity to show it," Davis said. AD was stunned by the "Fire Nico" chants.

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Clippers HC Preaches “Discipline” Ahead of Game vs. Thunder

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Clippers HC Preaches “Discipline” Ahead of Game vs. Thunder

Tyronn Lue said the Clippers have to be disciplined with the ball, especially on the offensive end. "We got to take care of the basketball. Every time we play, we're having 20-21 turnovers," Lue said. He emphasized that the Clippers can't just give the Thunder free points. He added that they have to be especially careful on live plays.

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Rick Pitino Ready to Coach Until He’s 80, Wants to Retire at St John’s

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Rick Pitino Ready to Coach Until He’s 80, Wants to Retire at St John’s

Having signed a contract extension valid until the 2029-30 season, Pitino, 73 years old, would love to continue coaching until he's 80. "I’ve got to be able to do what I did this year, the same way, with that type of passion and energy," Pitino said. He doesn't see himself coaching anywhere other than St John's, wanting to retire there.

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Cade Cunningham Drops Double-Double in Return From a Collapsed Lung

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Cade Cunningham Drops Double-Double in Return From a Collapsed Lung

Having missed 11 games with a collapsed lung, Cunningham returned in triumph. He dropped a 13-point 10-assist double-double in 26 minutes, looking rusty but effective. The Pistons have 2 games left after their 137-111 win vs. Bucks, which should give Cunningham more reps before the playoffs. He will have to use the break before the playoffs for rest and conditioning.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Cavaliers HC Credits James Harden for Making the Team “Mature” With His Ball-Handling

Despite feeling like Harden didn't have his best game vs. Hawks on Wednesday night, Atkinson feels completely comfortable putting the ball in his hands at the end of games. "Poise, confidence, maturity, we're just a more mature team with him handling it," Atkinson said. He credited Harden's ball-handling as one reason the Cavs are so good in the clutch.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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