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Tyrese Maxey Denies Being “Nervous” Facing LeBron James, Says He’s “Got to Cook” On-Court

Maxey denied being nervous while facing idols like LeBron James, but admitted to geeking out over it after games. "When I'm in the game I got to cook these people, it's my job," Maxey hilariously stated. Although he idolizes some of the players he's faced, Maxey isn't a fan while on court and hasn't let it affect his play.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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2 months ago

Alan Hahn Argues Cade Cunningham’s Case Calls for Reform of 65-Game Rule, Not Abolition

On Get Up, Hahn argued Cunningham’s collapsed lung exposes the need for flexibility, not a total rollback. “Reform is the way to go, not abolish,” he said, noting Cade had already played 61 games, or 75% of the season. Hahn added voters should have “some type of nuance” for exceptions when injuries, not load management, decide eligibility.

By Raahib Singh

Celtics' President Brad Stevens Removes Himself From UNC Coaching Consideration

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Celtics' President Brad Stevens Removes Himself From UNC Coaching Consideration

North Carolina quickly learned one dream candidate isn’t budging. Less than 12 hours after Hubert Davis was fired, Stevens removed himself from consideration for the Tar Heels job, according to CBS Sports. The Celtics executive hasn’t coached since 2021 and has repeatedly passed on Indiana. UNC’s search now shifts toward realistic targets like Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May and Billy Donovan.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Patrick Beverley Says Damian Lillard Is Not a Hall of Famer

"HELL NO," Pat Bev said flatly when asked if Lillard belongs in the Hall of Fame. "It's too many people getting in. How we gonna say no to D Rose who has a MVP but yes to Dame? Scoring a lot of points on 'ok' teams I don't think that gets you into the hall of fame," he added.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Sees One Clear Fit for UNC's Coaching Vacancy: Kenny Smith

Smith said North Carolina’s search should start with one name, even if Tar Heel tradition points inward. “Don’t do it until you’re absolutely 100% sure that Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith is not available,” he said on First Take. Smith called Kenny “brilliant,” praised his recruiting ties and said, “I believe that Kenny the Jet Smith is that dude.”

By Raahib Singh

NBA Approves Vote to Explore Expansion Bids Exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle

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NBA Approves Vote to Explore Expansion Bids Exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle

The NBA's Board of Governors has approved a vote to explore expansion bids exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, per Shams Charania. Each new franchise is expected to generate bids in the $7-10 billion range. Multiple high-ranking officials have termed expansion as 'when, not if,' as the NBA officially kicks off its 32-team expansion process.

By Adit Pujari

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