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Stephen A. Thinks Anti-Tanking Fixes Won’t Matter if Owners Don’t Care to Win

Smith reacted to the NBA’s three new anti-tanking proposals by arguing no lottery tweak can fix the real problem: ownership indifference. He said some owners only want teams “relevant” and profitable, not truly chasing championships. Smith favored the proposed “five-by-five” model most, but insisted tanking survives whenever franchises are content being competitive without ever going all-in.

By Raahib Singh

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NBA Analyst Says LeBron James Was 2016’s Best Player Despite Steph Curry’s Unanimous MVP

Max Kellerman states that LeBron was "easily the best player" in 2016, despite Steph taking home the historic unanimous MVP. "In retrospect, LeBron was worth two Steph’s that year. He was so much better," Kellerman said. He added that nobody on the planet could compare to LeBron's elite play that year, especially in the critical moments that mattered.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Dwyane Wade Loves Victor Wembanyama’s “Sh*t-Talking” Tendency, Says He Can Win Every Award

More than his game, Wade loves Wemby's old school mentality and his no-nonsense approach to the game, where he wants to win MVP and beat his opponents. "He has a little old school in him. We like a little sh*t talking. We like the ‘I should be MVP’ talk," Wade said. He hopes Wembanyama can stay healthy and win every award.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Steph Curry Set to Be Re-evaluated in One Week, Per Brett Siegel

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Steph Curry Set to Be Re-evaluated in One Week, Per Brett Siegel

The Warriors have reported that Steph will progress to live 5-on-5 scrimmages in the coming days, marking a big step forward in his recovery. According to Brett Siegel, following that, Curry will be evaluated in a week to determine the next step. Doubts remain over whether Curry will make a return before the regular season finishes, with 8 games remaining.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd Lead UConn to Elite Eight

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Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd Lead UConn to Elite Eight

Strong led all scorers with 21 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocks in an elite all-around performance during UConn's 63-42 win vs. UNC. Fudd had just 10 points, but chipped in with 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. Blanca Quinonez added a scoring punch off the bench for UConn, dropping 16 points while grabbing 4 steals.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Cam Boozer Leads Duke to Clutch Win vs. St John’s With Dominant Double-Double

about 2 months ago

Cam Boozer Leads Duke to Clutch Win vs. St John’s With Dominant Double-Double

With 22 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists, Boozer was critical to Duke's 80-75 win vs. St John's. He made clutch buckets down the stretch, including an and-1 late in the game. Isaiah Evans dropped a crucial 25 points, while Caleb Foster also stepped up in clutch time, hitting 2 crucial late buckets. Duke is headed to the Elite Eight.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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