2 months ago

Yang Hansen Explains Wanting to 'Kiss' Nikola Jokic : “In China This Is Respect”

After an All-Star Weekend kiss comment, Hansen clarified it after meeting Jokic. “I don't really want to kiss you, in China, this is respect, because I like you very much.” He added Jokic’s advice: “He told me not to get nervous all the time. He told me to just go play. He told me to keep working hard.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Blasts NBA Rule Blocking Conference Finalists From Top-Four Picks

Arenas criticized the new rule preventing conference finalists from picking in the top four, "I don't get how that stops a team from tanking. If my best player is gone and a lot of other players left for free agency, I don't need to tank," he said. Arenas questioned the logic: "YOU'RE GOING TO PENALIZE ME BECAUSE MY TEAM SUCKS?"

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Kevin Durant Teasing Signing Players to His Brand With Chet, Siakam Colorways

Durant discussed building his brand with Nike athletes: "Chet Holmgren, Pascal Siakam. They're not signed underneath the KD brand, but they have their own colorways and they've been creating their own PEs for the last couple of years." KD sees future expansion: "I think we'll be able to sign guys and build out a bigger imprint once I'm done playing."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Carmelo Anthony: Let Players Go Straight to NBA From High School

"Just let these motherf**kers come out of HS. Save a lot of headaches...The league ain't getting older, it's getting younger," Melo said. Anthony emphasized the shrinking gap: "Now it's not a clear cut between the freshmen in college and the 1st and sometimes 2nd or 3rd year player in the NBA."

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Kevin Durant's Boardroom Lays Off Three Writers to Focus on Video Content, Events

Boardroom announced it's parting ways with three writers as it shifts priorities. "We've made the decision... as we double down on original video content, expand our flagship experiential moments, and invest in our members club," the company said. The media brand will continue its daily newsletter while redirecting resources toward video production and live events over written editorial content.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Sixers Injury Report: Joel Embiid Out Again as Philly Searches for Answers

Philly has dropped seven of the last eight games Embiid has missed, and he’s ruled out tonight vs Pelicans, his fourth straight absence. Embiid’s managing a right knee issue plus right shin soreness. Since Christmas: 30.0 PPG on 52.7% FG, 8.0 RPG, 4.5 APG. On top of that, Paul George is suspended.

By Raahib Singh

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