The NBA’s Tanking Fight Could Reshape the Draft Lottery

2 months ago

The NBA’s Tanking Fight Could Reshape the Draft Lottery

The NBA has presented three anti-tanking models to its Board of Governors, with revised versions expected before a May vote, per Shams Charania. One expands the lottery to 18 teams with flatter odds, another uses a 22-team pool tied to two-year records, and a third gives the bottom five equal odds, aiming to reduce incentives to lose late.

By Raahib Singh

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2 months ago

Stephanie White Doesn’t Think South Carolina Can Beat UConn

White said South Carolina’s pedigree still matters, but she doesn’t see the Gamecocks having enough offense to topple UConn. “I would always give an outside look to South Carolina,” she said, citing the program’s experience, before adding, “I just don’t think this South Carolina team has enough offensive firepower to keep up with UConn.” Texas was her top threat.

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2 months ago

Paul Pierce Thinks KD, LeBron and Steph Need a New No. 1 Beside Them

Pierce argued Durant, James, and Curry are no longer capable of leading title teams as top option at their ages now. “They can’t be your best players on championship teams,” he said, adding each now needs “somebody that’s better than them.” Pierce pointed to the Lakers as proof, saying they look stronger because they have a player “better than LeBron.”

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Anthony Edwards Clears a Step Forward, but Minnesota Still Won’t Have Him Yet

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Anthony Edwards Clears a Step Forward, but Minnesota Still Won’t Have Him Yet

Edwards has been cleared for on-court practice activities, a positive step in his recovery from right knee inflammation. Still, the Timberwolves will be without him again against Detroit, marking his sixth straight missed game. Minnesota first announced March 18 that Ant would be re-evaluated in one to two weeks, so his return now appears closer.

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Hannah Hidalgo’s 31 Sends Notre Dame Past Vanderbilt and Into the Elite Eight

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Hannah Hidalgo’s 31 Sends Notre Dame Past Vanderbilt and Into the Elite Eight

Notre Dame outlasted No. 2 seed Vanderbilt, 67-64, in Friday’s Sweet 16 behind Hannah Hidalgo’s 31 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 10 steals. Mikayla Blakes scored 26 for the Commodores but shot 7-for-26 from the field. The win sends the sixth-seeded Irish to the Elite Eight after knocking off another higher seed, following their second-round upset of Ohio State.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Dwyane Wade Had a Blunt Reminder for Patrick Beverley: You Never Saw My Best

Wade responded to Beverley calling Harden better saying Pat only knows the injured version of his career, not the one that won titles. “You experienced a portion of my game,” Wade said, adding, “When I was winning championship[s], you weren’t even around.” He told Beverley he never “felt the wrath” of peak D-Wade and “still couldn’t f*** with me then.”

By Raahib Singh

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