about 2 months ago

“We’re Going to Fight”: JJ Redick on Facing Rockets in the First Round of the Playoffs

Facing the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, Redick said the Lakers are going to prepare, fight and try to win the series. "We're gonna do everything we can to get our guys in a great, frame of mind," Redick said. He added that they will get the players into the best possible shape ahead of the playoffs.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Sees Spurs Charging Ahead, Not Playing Bracket Games

Smith said San Antonio is not like other teams trying to manipulate postseason paths. “Those other teams are not San Antonio,” he said, pointing to a roster led by a “7-foot-5 superstar” and young players who “don’t care” about matchup fear. Instead of playing chess at the fan base’s expense, Smith said the Spurs are simply saying, “We’ll be ready.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Brian Windhorst Expects the Bucks to Eventually Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

Windhorst revealed the Bucks were already in trade discussions with Antetokounmpo in February and expects more talks in the summer. "You don't have trade discussions with somebody of this nature unless you intend to trade him," he said. "I believe they will be in active trade discussions with him in June/July. That is what I eventually expect to happen."

By Adit Pujari

WNBA’s New Rookie Pay Scale Turns Draft Night Into a Payday Shift

about 2 months ago

WNBA’s New Rookie Pay Scale Turns Draft Night Into a Payday Shift

Tonight’s WNBA Draft brings a massive salary jump under the new CBA. The No. 1 pick can now earn $500,000, up from Paige Bueckers’ $78,831 slot last year and Caitlin Clark’s $76,335 in 2024. Even picks 9-15 will make $289,133, while second- and third-rounders start at $270,000, rewriting rookie economics overnight.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

For Kawhi Leonard, This Play-In Carries a Different Kind of Pressure

Stephen A. Smith said this moment means more for Leonard than Curry because “we got all the questions in the world about Kawhi Leonard.” He praised how Kawhi has looked, calling him “that dude,” but said the real issue is availability. “If the Clippers lose,” Smith said, “it needs to be with him on the court going down swinging.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Mike Breen Says Fans Lose Something With Local Broadcasts Gone for Playoffs

Breen pushed back on the NBA’s new playoff TV setup, calling it a “poor decision” that keeps local broadcasts off the entire postseason. He said local broadcasters become “part of the family” for fans and argued they deserve “to be thrown a bone” at least in the first round. “This is our final telecast of the season,” Breen added.

By Raahib Singh

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