2 months ago

Tyrese Maxey Opens Up on How Joel Embiid Encouraged Him to Lead the 76ers

Maxey stated that when he was in his fourth year in the League, Embiid pushed him to become the vocal leader of the team. "I was just trying to lead, as far as example, on the court," Maxey said. Now, he's extremely vocal and makes sure his teammates know that he believes in them, even during timeouts and at halftime.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Cuttino Mobley Learned Charles Barkley’s Level After 50-Point Loss

Cuttino Mobley said Portland beat Houston by 50 in his rookie preseason while players including Jermaine O’Neal and Rasheed Wallace directed trash talk at Charles Barkley. In the rematch, “Charles Barkley killed them so bad,” Mobley said, adding Barkley’s “post move was crazy.” Mobley remembered thinking, “Yo, he’s on a different level,” despite Barkley being just 6ft 6".

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

James Harden on Not Opting For Surgery On Fractured Thumb: “Too Much Time Out”

Harden said he didn’t consider surgery: “No, it’s too much time out.” He said the goal is “trying to do everything it takes to be able to get back on the court as fast as possible,” accepting “some discomfort” while he “figuring ways to fight through it.” After admitting five turnovers, he added, “we ain’t got no other choice.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Tyler Reddick Recreates Michael Jordan's Iconic Three-Peat Photo

Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR history to win the opening three races of a season, taking the Daytona 500, EchoPark Speedway and Circuit of the Americas. The 23XI driver then recreated Jordan's iconic three-peat photo after setting the record, a fitting nod to his team owner who won three straight titles with the Bulls twice.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Dwyane Wade Tracked Kobe Bryant in the Hallway After Iconic Three

After Kobe hit a one-leg bank shot three in Wade's face in LA in 2009, Wade tracked him down in the hallway after the game, per Wagers. "You are the only motherf**ker in this world that would make that shot that I would not walk back in this locker room and tear this place apart," Wade told him directly.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Suns Sign Jamaree Bouyea to a Standard NBA Contract

The Suns are signing guard Bouyea to a new two-year standard contract, per Charania, rewarding his persistence after more than three years of two-ways and 10-day deals across six teams. Bouyea is averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in a rotation role for Phoenix and will now have the security of a guaranteed deal for the first time.

By Adit Pujari

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