4 months ago

“What’s the Point?”: Mike Wilbon Doesn’t See Trae Young Being in Washington Long-Term

Wilbon doesn't think Young, who's 27, will be with the Wizards for long. "Let's say all their young players become something. It's still not going to be in a timeline where Trae Young is in the middle of that," Wilbon said. He reasoned that Young will be 31 by time they start blossoming as stars, which doesn't fit his path.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Klay Thompson on Playing His 900th Game: “Next Goal Is to Get to 1,000”

Thompson played his 900th regular-season game and called it “awesome.” “Dream come true, and my next goal is to get to 1,000,” he said. He noted it’s “a high mark” only “so many players” reach, but added he’s “just grateful to still be playing,” “playing at a high level,” and “having fun.” He said he’s grateful to keep competing.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Bulls Seen as Zion Williamson Buy-Low Fit With Expiring Contracts

Brett Siegel says Chicago has “some smoke” after scouting Pelicans in recent weeks. “I've heard that there's been some smoke there about Chicago scouting New Orleans in recent weeks, and Zion would be the ideal buy-low candidate for a team like the Bulls who have a lot of expiring contracts.” Chicago’s expiring deals would be the backbone of any offer.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

DeMarcus Cousins Says Rick Carlisle Recruited Him With “Weird Selfies”

Cousins said Carlisle tried recruiting him to Dallas in his prime years by sending “weird selfies” and texting, “I’m thinking about you, and I really want to coach you.” Cousins replied, “I left them all red cause I don’t know how to respond to that.” He called Carlisle a “championship coach” who’s “well respected” in the league.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Report: Only Kings Have Shown Interest in Jonathan Kuminga as Jan 15 Nears

Monte Poole reports Sacramento is the only team that has shown interest in acquiring Kuminga, citing league sources. The other 28 teams have shown only “tepid” interest, leaving his market “cooler” than last July, when he never got an offer sheet as a restricted free agent. Kuminga becomes trade-eligible after Jan. 15, putting a decision point in front of Warriors.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Trae Young Switches to No. 3 in Washington After Wearing 11 in Atlanta

Young posted “It’s official” with a Wizards locker shot showing No. 3, marking a new number after wearing 11 across seven-and-a-half seasons in Atlanta. The switch is notable because McCollum had been Washington’s No. 3 before he was included in the trade that brought Young to D.C., opening the number for its new lead guard.

By Raahib Singh

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