about 1 month ago

Tarris Reed Jr. Credits Alex Karaban for Keeping UConn Resilient in NCAA Tournament

Reed said the team's resilience starts with Karaban, who's been to 3 NCAA championship games in 4 years. "He's the one that really sets the tone. He's so poised, he's just a leader," Reed said. He added that with UConn following Karaban's way, everything else will fall into place. "We'll go as far as he goes," Reed Jr. concluded.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Nikola Jokic Explains Hitting The 'Sombor Shuffle' Over Victor Wembanyama

Jokic got his patented 'Sombor Shuffle' off against an outstretched Wemby and drained it en route to the 136-134 win. "Mike Miller always said, 'Let it fly and enjoy the moment.' Hopefully it's going to go in. If you guys remember 2 years ago, he blocked the same type of shot," said Jokic, believing he got more space this time.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama Declares Nikola Jokic “Best Offensive Player” After OT Loss vs. Nuggets

Wembanyama said that defending against Jokic and the Nuggets is different because of how potent their offense is. "They got the best offensive player in the world," Wembanyama confessed. "They've been the best offense for the past 5 years." He believes the Spurs did a good job defending in the 136-134 OT loss, but that they'll learn from it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Bulls Could Promote Wes Unseld Jr. if Billy Donovan Departs This Offseason

"There is a real likelihood that the Bulls are conducting a coaching search in less than two weeks or simply promoting Wes Unseld Jr.," per J. Cowley. With Donovan's future in Chicago increasingly uncertain heading into the offseason, Unseld is a natural internal candidate given the entire coaching staff remains under contract through at least next season.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Bob Myers and Mike Dunleavy Jr. Are Top Bulls Targets if They Clean House This Offseason

"If they want to go big-game hunting, Bob Myers should be the first phone call," Cowley wrote, identifying the former Warriors executive as Chicago's top front office target. If the Bulls decide to clean house this offseason, two names lead the list. "If the Reinsdorfs want a familiar face, Mike Dunleavy Jr. would be a perfect fit."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Giannis Calls Bucks Owner's Extend-or-Trade Comment a "Slap in My Face"

"Somebody that has been this loyal, and I've showed appreciation to the team, to the community, to the fans," Antetokounmpo said, pushing back on Edens' declaration that he will either be extended or traded. Edens told ESPN Bucks cannot let him play into the final year of his deal. "And that's almost, like, a slap in my face," Giannis confessed.

By Adit Pujari

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