3 months ago

Yang Hansen “Can’t Wait to Kiss” Idol Nikola Jokic During All-Star Weekend

Hansen, who played in the Rising Stars challenge, is eager to meet his idol Jokic during the All-Star weekend. "I can't wait to kiss him," Hansen said. Yang's translator had a mix-up as he seemed embarrassed saying "kiss". Fans on X found the moment hilarious. One said, "Im crying the interpreter didn’t want to say it be he insisted 😭😭😭."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Yang Hansen Hopes To See “More and More Asian Faces” Coming to the NBA

Hansen wants to learn “the best basketball in the world” in the NBA, then “carry them back.” He pointed to “a lot of talented kids in Asia” across “different countries,” adding, “I think they will try to chase their dreams and to reach the NBA.” Hansen predicted, “We will see more and more Asian faces on the NBA court.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Draymond Green Calls All-Star Gimmicks a Joke, Wants East-West Back

Green said players “knew better, you do better,” so All-Star intensity won’t return unless bodies are prioritized. He blasted the format changes: “We doing all these different gimmicks. I think that makes it actually more of a joke.” Green said he “can't see this world versus USA” like “when KG was on the East and Shaq's on the West.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Wachtell Found Text of Terry Rozier Saying He'd Come Out of 2023 Hornets Game

Investigators discovered Rozier texted someone he would leave a 2023 game but found insufficient evidence for NBA suspension. The discovery looks bad after federal prosecutors charged Rozier in October for the very conduct investigated. Wachtell had access to Rozier and his phone but couldn't compel outside participation. Federal prosecutors faced no such restriction, giving them investigative advantages the league lacked.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Kon Knueppel’s 82-0 Starting Five: Steph, Jordan, LeBron, Duncan, Kareem

The Hornets rookie built his perfect lineup during the Rising Stars Media, starting with a quick debate at point. “Magic at the one… ooh Steph at the one, Jordan at the two,” he said. He rounded it out with James at the three, Duncan at the four, and Abdul-Jabbar at the five, calling it an 82-0 group.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

NBA Expected to Overhaul System to Fix Tanking

NBA plans to revamp its approach beyond minor changes. Bobby Marks reported, "Whether it be rewarding teams...with wins and not incentivizing teams to lose...not just something minor here." The announcement follows Thursday's penalties: Utah fined $500,000 and Indiana $100,000 for roster management. Commissioner Adam Silver called both teams' actions "blatant attempts to improve their draft position by losing."

By Adit Pujari

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