about 2 months ago

VJ Edgecombe Comments on His Career-High 12-Rebound Game vs. Blazers

Edgecombe stated that coaches, including Doug West, get on him about his rebounding. "He’ll be like, you jump too high not to be able to grab rebounds," Edgecombe said. He added that improved rebounding allows him to get in transition and create plays for teammates. He was able to get good open looks against a strong defense like the Blazers.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

NBA Expansion Could Send Timberwolves or Grizzlies to East

NBA executives expect either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Memphis Grizzlies to move to the Eastern Conference if expansion adds teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. The shift would rebalance the NBA at 16 teams per conference. ESPN reported governors will vote next week on exploring expansion targeting a 2028-29 debut. The NBA last expanded in 2004 with Charlotte.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Doubts Lakers’ Playoff Ceiling: “I Don’t Think They Get Out the 1st Round”

Pierce doesn’t see the Lakers surviving Round 1 in the crowded West. “I don’t think the Lakers get out the first round,” he said, warning potential matchups with Minnesota, Denver, or Houston could end quickly. He called the Lakers and Rockets the weakest of that cluster, adding every West contender except Portland and Golden State could beat them.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Reveals Kevin Garnett Shut Down Jared Jeffries for a Mid-Game Wedding Invite

Pierce said Jared Jeffries once walked up to KG during a game and invited him to his wedding that coming summer. "He was like, hey KG I want to invite you to my wedding this summer. KG was like SHUT THE F**K UP," Pierce recalled. He could not hold it together. "I START CRYING DOG," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Potential NBA Draft Rules After Expansion

Existing NBA teams would be allowed to protect up to eight players in a potential expansion draft, with only players not on expiring contracts and restricted free agents eligible for protection. Each team must expose at least one player to the new franchise but cannot lose more than one player total in the draft, per Keith Smith.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Doubts St. John’s Will Reach the Sweet 16

Smith said St. John’s got one of the tournament’s toughest paths despite winning the Big East regular-season and conference titles. “I don’t even have them getting to the Sweet 16 now because of the bracket they’re in,” he said on First Take. He also called fifth-seeded Northern Iowa “a pesky draw” capable of turning games ugly.

By Raahib Singh

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