The Minnesota Timberwolves were clearly pleased with their Game 1 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert says a lot of that is driven by how much the team pulls for each other to succeed. “I’ve never been part of a group that understands each other, that cares about each other and wants…
Yaron Weitzman of Fox Sports reports that Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has often faced criticism on social media, with some posts edited to magnify his mistakes. Despite this, Poole remains unfazed, understanding that social media platforms often amplify outrage. He chooses not to pay attention to the negativity, recognizing the tendency for social media…
Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times highlights Norman Powell, the Clippers’ swingman, as a strong contender for the Sixth Man of the Year award. Powell stands out among bench players, ranking third in scoring, second in both field goal and three-point shooting percentages, and fourth in minutes played per game. Expressing his thoughts on…
Coco Gauff spoke about the bizarre bee invasion that interrupted a match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the 2024 Indian Wells Open. Tennis matches are often interrupted due to various reasons, including a deadly snake, which stopped the play at the 2024 Brisbane International earlier this year. While the weather is the most…
Shaquille O’Neal remarks that he has never heard any player express fear of LeBron James, in contrast to the reverence players have shown for Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Shaq emphasizes that throughout his career, he and other players openly admitted to fearing Michael Jordan. Additionally, players from Mario Chalmers’s era have acknowledged fearing Kobe…
3 Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho has honestly admitted that his individual performances since making his return to Borussia Dortmund haven’t been good enough and he has disappointed a few supporters. Sancho scored for the first time since making his way back to Dortmund, during the side’s weekend clash against Werder Bremen. It was a…
Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson talked about his recent improved three-point shooting following Friday’s 110-100 home loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (15 points/7 rebounds/3 assists/5 steals/2 blocks/6-11 FG/2-3 3-PT/1-2 FT/+1 +/-). (via Bally Sports Detroit): Reporter: “Two of three for you from three tonight, shooting with confidence. There was even a couple where I saw…
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson credited patience as a major key to his trusted playmaking after this past weekend’s 109-92 home win vs. the Orlando Magic (21 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/1 steal/2 blocks/zero turnovers/9-19 FG/2-5 3-PT/1-1 FT/+16 +/-). (via atlhawksfans): Reporter: “Seven assists for you, no turnovers. Just how were you able to kind of like…
LeBron James, the NBA’s oldest player at the age of 39, continues to excel on the court despite nearing the twilight of his illustrious career. During the recent All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, where James celebrated his 20th appearance, he reflected on his future in the league, acknowledging uncertainty about the number of seasons left and…
Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum had an interesting answer when asked about how important winning MVP is to him. (via CLNS Media): Bobby Manning: “You’ve talked about in the past wanting to win MVP, that being a big thing for you. You’ve talked this year about the importance of winning and kind of sacrificing, and…
