2 months ago

Tony Bennett Joins Lakers as Draft Advisor After UVA Title Run and Surprise Retirement

The Lakers hired Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor under Rob Pelinka, per Shams Charania. He coached Virginia to the 2019 national title and built a program around pack-line defense and tempo control. Bennett abruptly retired in October 2024 at 55, weeks before the season. Now he’ll help LA evaluate prospects and fit.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Jarrett Allen Sinks Potential Game-Winner Moments After the Buzzer as Cavs Lose vs. Bucks

The Cavaliers lost, 118-116, to the Bucks in dramatic fashion as Allen sank a potential game-winner mere moments after the buzzer sounded. Kevin Porter Jr.'s clutch bucket prior to this moment turned out to be the game-winner for the Bucks. Allen's 27-point 11-rebound effort fell short as Porter Jr. led an all-around Bucks effort with 20 points.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

NBA Reportedly Sending Independent Doctors to Verify Lauri Markkanen’s MRI

Tony Jones reported that Markkanen is set to get an MRI, and that the NBA could be sending independent doctors to verify the scale of his injury. Markkanen hurt himself during a Jazz practice and is being scanned for a potential right ankle and right hip injury. This comes after the Jazz were fined $500,000 for sitting players and tanking.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Steve Kerr Is Happy With His Shorthanded Warriors

The Warriors were without Steph, Draymond, Butler, and Porzingis tonight and yet won 133-112 against the Grizzlies. "I'm really enjoying coaching these guys," said Kerr post-game, crediting his shorthanded squad's "energy and enthusiasm". The formula according to Kerr is ball movement, creating advantages, and rhythm. Eight players scored in double digits with Will Richard notching a team-high 21 points.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Alperen Sengun Says His Future Partnership With Reed Sheppard Will Be “Hard to Stop”

Sengun praised Sheppard as an "amazing shooter", acknowledging Reed's impact on his triple-double vs. Kings. However, they are still figuring each other out. "I am always telling him when we know each other, it will be hard to stop," Sengun said. He added that it's their first year playing together properly and they haven't fully understood each other's style.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Jamal Murray Ruled Out for Remainder of Nuggets vs. Celtics

Murray played 8 minutes in the first quarter of Nuggets vs. Celtics, but exited early with an illness. Bobby Krivitsky now reports that Murray will not return to the game as the Nuggets lead 59-58 halfway through the third quarter. Murray had just 2 points and 1 assist in his limited minutes, leaving Nikola Jokic to lead the Nuggets alone.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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