about 1 month ago

Sue Bird Says Juju Watkins Is in a “Great Spot” During ACL Recovery

Bird said Watkins is handling ACL rehab with the right mindset after tearing it as a young star. “You learn a lot from the experience,” Bird said, adding Juju seems “in a really settled place” and “a really calm place.” Bird said the final stretch of recovery gets harder, but believes Watkins “will have a great summer.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Lauren Betts Leads UCLA to Final Four Win vs. Texas With a Double-Double

Betts dropped 16 points and 11 rebounds, helping UCLA to its first ever NCAA championship game, with a 51-44 win vs. Texas in the Final Four. Although Texas tried fighting back, UCLA took control in the 4th quarter, sealing the victory. Kiki Rice dropped 11 points, while Giannis Kneepkens and Gabriela Jaquez both had 10 points each for UCLA.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Matt Barnes Slams Stephen A. Smith’s “Bullsh*t” on LeBron James’ Grizzlies Comments

Stephen A. criticized LeBron for saying that the Grizzlies should move to Nashville, calling it "corny". This prompted a reaction from Barnes. "Do you understand the bullsh*t you're talking?" Barnes said, defending Bron for talking about a trending topic. Having played for the Grizzlies, Barnes said the city definitely needs an upgrade in terms of facilities for professional athletes.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Mark Cuban Says Cooper Flagg Deserves ROTY After Dropping 51 Points vs. Magic

Cuban praised Flagg for always finding ways to contribute and knowing when to score, pass or defend. "Of all the other great rookies, Cooper has had to carry the biggest load and was depended on by his teammates," Cuban said. He emphasized how Flagg has earned his teammates' trust and dependance, making him the undisputed ROTY for this season.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Doc Rivers Comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Standoff With Bucks Over Not Playing

Rivers doesn't like the he-said she-said nature of Giannis not playing and his disagreement with the Bucks. "Just from that seat, the fact that I have to sit up here and keep addressing it, it bothers me," Rivers admitted. He added that it's a grown men's game and something should be done to prevent this kind of incident from happening.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Says He and Dawn Staley Are Rivals, Not Friends After Final Four Loss

Despite years of competing against each other, Auriemma denied having any kind of friendship with Staley off the court. "Nah, not really. We don’t have a lot in common," Auriemma said. He added that Staley was his assistant on the Olympic team and he has tremendous respect for her work at USC, but they're not friends off the court.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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