[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich called Golden Warriors point guard Chris Paul an all-time great competitor following last night’s 112-102 home loss (19 points/9 rebounds/8 assists/1 steal/9-19 FG/1-4 3-PT/+7 +/-). (via San Antonio Spurs): “He’s one of the all-time best competitors ever in the league. He’s a great leader, a great competitor,…
[ad_1] Reigning MVP Joel Embiid may well be out of the MVP race this season due to the NBA’s new rules and Warriors star Draymond Green isn’t happy about it at all. Golden State faced off against Philadelphia on Tuesday night, a game which Embiid entered as questionable due to a knee injury. During the…
[ad_1] Orlando Magic power forward/center Moe Wagner had high praise for Jonathan Isaac’s defense following Sunday’s 113-98 home win vs. the Phoenix Suns (1 steal & 2 blocks). (via Bally Sports Florida): Dante Marchitelli: “It’s the third fewest points they’ve scored in a game all year. Jonathan Isaac out there on the floor… how about…
[ad_1] Former NBA star Rasheed Wallace voiced his concerns about the current state of NBA basketball, labeling it as a “gimmick.” Reflecting on his era, Wallace expressed gratitude for playing during a time when the focus was on “real basketball” without the need for what he perceives as modern-day gimmicks. In an interview with Alex…
[ad_1] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have been recognized as the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 10. Gilgeous-Alexander showcased impressive stats, averaging 33.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, contributing to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 4-0 record during the week. On the other hand, Haliburton delivered with an average of 25.3 points, 4.7…
[ad_1] Photo: YouTube screenshot The NBA’s upcoming media rights agreement is set to commence in the 2025-2026 season, with widespread anticipation that it will be finalized by the summer of 2024. The current nine-year deal is valued at an average of $2.66 billion per year. Although there were discussions in 2021 about the possibility of…
[ad_1] Photo: YouTube screenshot Just weeks shy of turning 39, LeBron James remains a force in the league, pivotal in the Lakers’ In-Season Tournament triumph. Free agent Austin Rivers underlined James’ centrality, stating, “We’re still relying on LeBron to be the face of the league. We don’t have anybody else… Jokic doesn’t want it and…
[ad_1] Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/X New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III praised Jordan Hawkins’ shooting ability after last week’s 121-106 home win vs. the San Antonio Spurs. (via New Orleans Pelicans): Reporter: “Your first time playing with Hawkins. Those few minutes, what did you see? More space? What’d you think about just getting on…
[ad_1] Basketball is a game of skill, agility, strategy, and sometimes, a well-placed word or two. Trash-talking—an art form in its own right—has been an integral part of the NBA culture, serving as a psychological tactic to distract opponents and establish dominance. Some players have honed this skill to such an extent that they have…
