4 months ago

Ty Lue Says Kawhi Leonard Has Entered Playoff Mode Since Beating Lakers on December 20th

Since leading the Clippers to a 103-88 win vs. Lakers with 32 points, Lue believes Kawhi has played like his playoff self. "He’s going to that next level. Every single night willing us through," Lue said. Averaging 32.75ppg, Kawhi has the Clippers on a 9-2 run since the Lakers win, placing them firmly in play-in territory after a horrific start.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Steve Kerr Wanted to Draft Franz Wagner Over Jonathan Kuminga in 2021

The Athletic reported Kerr and a few others favored Wagner for their 7th pick in 2021. Team sources said Lacob and then assistant GM Dunleavy Jr. pressed for Kuminga to inject athleticism and post-Curry upside, pairing him with Wiseman as the future core. The revelation lands as reports of Kuminga demanding a trade away from Warriors surfaced.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Draymond Green Challenges World to Prove It Against Team USA

Green suggested FIBA should combine top players from different countries to try to beat Team USA, saying, “One guy from France, one from Slovenia, one from Canada.” He added, “It has yet to be proven you can beat the USA,” noting Olympic gold hasn’t changed hands since 2004. Green said, “The gold medals speak for themselves. Team USA still running everything.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Michael Scotto: Nets Could Keep Michael Porter Jr. Past Deadline Despite Growing Interest

Scotto said Porter is having an “All-Star caliber season” and “a lot of teams across the league” have called Brooklyn to gauge his availability. Still, he urged patience on trade buzz, noting the Nets want to “take a step forward” next season and Porter “could very well be a part of that” because he’s “still young in his prime.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga Open to Miami After Demanding Trade

Kuminga, who requested a trade per Shams, would welcome Heat interest, though Miami has not pursued him since free agency. He becomes trade eligible Jan. 15. If Golden State does not receive a preferred offer, they plan to keep him past the deadline. With Sacramento unwilling to include a future protected first, the Lakers could step in.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Dillon Brooks Says Memphis “Fell Off” After His Exit

Brooks said Memphis declined after trading him, saying, “They haven’t fell off — like Memphis did,” while crediting Houston for staying relevant. He said the Grizzlies “wanted to keep me” but couldn’t pass on Kevin Durant. Memphis finished second in the West in 2022–23, fell to 13th the following season, and has not finished higher than eighth since.

By Adit Pujari

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