2 months ago

“They Embraced Me”: Anthony Edwards Explains His Commitment and Love for Minnesota

Edwards said that Timberwolves fans embraced him when he was drafted as the first overall pick in 2020. "A lot of people didn’t think I was worthy of the number one pick and they did, I think that’s the main thing," Edwards admitted. He's more than lived up to expectations as a 4x All-Star and 2x All-NBA selection thus far.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Kevin Garnett: If I’m Jayson Tatum, I Don’t Come Back This Year

Asked if Boston can contend without him, Garnett said yes, noting the Celtics sit second in the East. “If I’m Tatum, I do not come back. I sit down and I chill,” he said. Garnett warned opponents would “put him in pick and roll” to test cardio and timing, urging “some five on five… go to the G League.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Charles Barkley: Lakers Can’t Beat Denver or Wolves; Austin Reaves Shrugs It Off

Barkley dismissed LA’s ceiling on Inside the NBA, saying if the Lakers draw Denver, Houston, OKC, or Minnesota, “they’re not going to beat those teams. I do not.” With Reaves on headset in Los Angeles, he admitted he heard it. His response was simple: “Everybody’s entitled to their own opinion.” It was their 11th game with LeBron and Luka together.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Anthony Edwards After Win vs Mavs: “I Should’ve Dunked on Gafford… I Spared You”

Edwards lit up Dallas for 40 in Minnesota’s 122-111 win, then joked about not putting Gafford on a poster. “I feel like I had my legs,” he said postgame. “I should’ve dunked on Gafford… I should’ve punched on your a** but I spared you.” The quip came after All-Star Weekend, with Edwards saying he felt “fresh” again.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Haywood Highsmith Credits Miami Heat for Teaching Him How to Be a Pro

"The Heat were the first team to really give me an opportunity. I learned a lot there defensively, about the work, and how to approach every day as a pro," he said. Highsmith emphasized lasting impact: "I built good character around the league...Just bringing that winning aspect, that experience, playoff moments...and being there for the young guys."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Charles Barkley’s Anti-Tanking Plan: No Ticket Hikes, One Lottery Ball, No Protections

Calling tanking “not fair to the game,” Barkley pitched three fixes. First, teams below .500 shouldn’t be allowed to raise ticket prices, so they can’t “get your cake and eat it too.” Second, every non-playoff team should get one ping-pong ball since worst record rarely lands No. 1. Third, remove pick protections: “If you trade a pick, it’s gone.”

By Raahib Singh

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