2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama Ready to Embrace Lesser Scoring Role When His Teammates Are on a Roll

Wembanyama only took 5 shots in the Spurs' 131-91 win vs. 76ers, scoring just 10 points. He allowed teammates who were rolling to focus on scoring. When asked about it, Wembanyama said, "My role is to keep making sure they keep having advantages. Keep rolling, keep hitting on screens." He added that he wants his teammates to enjoy themselves.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Tim MacMahon Confident LeBron James Will Play for Cleveland This Summer

"LeBron James is a guest in his own home," MacMahon said, naming Cleveland as the most likely landing spot and arguing the Lakers need to rebuild around Luka without LeBron. "This is Luka Doncic's house... I don't think LeBron's going to go out with a whimper here in LA. Why not go back to his hometown team?"

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Tim MacMahon: Jayson Tatum's Return Is “When, Not If,” but Expect a Ramp-Up

MacMahon said Tatum’s comeback now looks “a matter of when, not if,” noting he’s “been playing five on five for weeks” and ramping up. MacMahon added it’s “not realistic” to expect Tatum to instantly look like his usual All-NBA self, framing the key as whether he can be “80 percent” and still “give Boston a boost” in the playoff push.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Daryl Morey Was Reportedly Pursuing Kawhi Leonard for the Sixers at the Trade Deadline

"Morey was star hunting with Kawhi Leonard being a name connected to Philly," per O'Connor, though nothing came of it. "Executives said the Sixers were actively making calls pre-deadline though nothing seemed remotely close. In the end, Embiid, Maxey and the team saw McCain get dealt, the tax get ducked, and no pieces brought in to help."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Paul Pierce on Tatum’s Friday Return: “Don’t Expect Him to Come Back and Start Getting 30”

Pierce urged patience if Tatum returns Friday, saying, “We can’t expect him to be the same player right away.” He added, “don’t expect Jayson Tatum to come back and start getting 30,” stressing a minutes ramp-up and caution after Achilles rehab. Pierce said multiple doctors and trainers signed off, so “if they’re OK with it, then I’m OK with it.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Stephen A. Says James Harden's Game 7 Record Is the Cavs' Biggest Playoff Question Mark

"The Cleveland Cavaliers got the talent to win a championship," Stephen A. said after their win over the Pistons, but questioned whether they have the character. Harden averaged 13.8 points on 27% shooting in his last four Game 7s. "That's still a question mark. Last night tells me nothing. This is a team you judge come playoff time."

By Adit Pujari

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