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Victor Wembanyama Says He’s Looking to Play as Both “Mature” and “Upset” Vic vs. T-Wolves

Responding to Mitch Johnson saying that the Spurs needed a mature Wembanyama over an upset one, Wemby said he wants to be both. "They ain't mutually exclusive. So, I'm looking for both," Wembanyama said, drawing energy from his game 4 ejection while maintaining a calm mindset. Wemby dropped 27 points and 17 rebounds in the Spurs' 126-97 win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Victor Wembanyama Turned Game 4 Ejection Into Statement Game 5

Jay Williams said Wembanyama made other superstars look “physically outdated” after answering his Game 4 ejection with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. Alan Hahn said Minnesota tried “rage baiting,” but Wembanyama stayed “focused” and “locked in.” P.J. Tucker said he loved the young star’s “aggressiveness” and “vet response.”

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about 1 month ago

P.J. Tucker Picks Spurs to Win the West

Tucker said, “I think the Spurs are going to win the West,” picking San Antonio over Oklahoma City if both advance to the conference finals. Alan Hahn said he has believed it “since the regular season,” citing the matchup and Victor Wembanyama’s hunger. The panel also questioned whether the Thunder’s easy postseason and long layoff could hurt them.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Paul Pierce Rips Nick Wright for Calling Out Joel Embiid and Son at Postgame Presser

"Nick Wright says the most ridiculous things. Period," Pierce said. "Now, it's a problem somebody lose and have their kids up there. It's okay when you win now. What is sports reporting? I can't stand this dude." Wright had criticized Embiid for bringing his son to the postgame podium after Philly's sweep by New York.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Cameron Boozer Labeled Bust-Proof in Loaded 2026 Draft Class

College analyst Matt Norlander said Boozer “seems bust-proof” and argued he could become the best player in the 2026 NBA draft class. He cited Boozer joining Larry Bird in multiple Division I stat categories and called him “automatic” against real competition. Norlander said Boozer has All-Star potential and “can’t drop further” than fourth in the upcoming Draft.

By Raahib Singh

DeMar DeRozan Says Gregg Popovich Tricked Him Into Becoming a Playmaker in San Antonio

about 1 month ago

DeMar DeRozan Says Gregg Popovich Tricked Him Into Becoming a Playmaker in San Antonio

"He tricked me," DeRozan said of Popovich. "I remember my first shootaround when I got to San Antonio. Pop told everybody I'm the point guard. I had never played point guard in my life." The move paid off, DeRozan averaged a career-high 6.2 assists in San Antonio, up from 3.6 for his career entering that trade.

By Adit Pujari

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