Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James thinks that his sharp basketball mind has helped him not have to be as physically imposing at this stage of his career. (via Grant Afseth): Dan Woike: “LeBron, in year 21, how are the ways that you affect the game? How has that changed in terms of both methods…
Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero says that balancing out his offensive game has been a major focus in year two. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “With your size, do you feel like a lot of people try to put you in that 4 to 5 when you have the ability to play 1 through 5 instead…
Washington Wizards small forward Deni Avdija explained how he generates his offense from defending and rebounding after Wednesday’s 133-126 road loss vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (43 points/15 rebounds/3 assists/1 block/13-24 FG/6-10 3-PT/11-13 FT/+14 +/-). *43 points, 13 made field goals, 6 made threes, and 11 made free throws were all career-highs* (via Washington Wizards):…
6 Manchester United’s recent resurgence has been helped by the improving form of their young stars couple with the return from injury of key players. Erik ten Hag clearly felt the absence of Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw at the back and Casemiro in the centre of the park. Kobbie Mainoo is starting to boss…
As the NHL trade deadline looms, speculations surrounding veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have intensified. There’s no imminent trade on the horizon and the Minnesota Wild have shot down any ideas that they’re looking to trade him. But, while GM Bill Guerin says trade talk is premature, if the Wild aren’t a playoff team, he’s open…
“We’re going to hear a lot of crazy rumors with Vancouver. I think Vancouver’s going to be the rumour centre of the NHL over the next little while,” Elliotte Friedman said on Monday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. Doubling down on the idea that they might be among the busier teams this season, he added, “You’re going to start…
The Manchester United legend hasn’t gotten carried away by the performances of Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian midfielder joined the Merseyside club in the summer after completing a reported £60 million move from RB Leipzig. Alongside Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo, Jurgen Klopp decided to rebuild the entirety of his midfield. The 23-year-old…
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson says that he’s felt very comfortable in his third NBA season so far (averaging a career-high 15.3 PPG/8.1 RPG/2.7 APG/1.2 SPG/0.8 BPG/59.6% FG/41.5% 3-PT/79.2% FT/30.4 MPG). (via atlhawksfans): Reporter: “When you’re out there, does it just feel easier? What do you notice more, your confidence rising or your comfortability within…
Carlos Alcaraz had a solid year in 2023, but he’ll need to improve further in 2024 if he wants to challenge Novak Djokovic consistently, according to former ATP player Tim Henman. The Novak Djokovic – Carlos Alcaraz rivalry delivered some pretty big matches this year. The Wimbledon final was pretty great, and it was the…
Add the Toronto Maple Leafs to a list of a handful of teams that are looking for NHL goaltending help. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs know they need help and GM Brad Treliving is starting to look around to see if he can find it. The goaltending market does have options. The…
