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Westbrook just cost Jokic a legendary win.
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With two separate appalling mistakes. Didn't need to score, could have run clock out and gotten fouled to go up 2 or 3. Fouled on a last second 3point shot. Jokic with a 61 point triple-double. Just insane numbers.
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A-Rod, Lore to own Timberwolves after standoff
Glen Taylor has agreed to the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez group acquiring 100% ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at the same $1.5 billion price the sides agreed on in 2021, sources told ESPN.
NBA looking into Grizzlies star Ja Morant using finger-gun taunt toward Warriors bench
Ja Morant could be in trouble with the NBA after using a finger-gun taunt against the Warriors.
Ja Morant's diminished role was reportedly a 'primary motivator' for Grizzlies' coaching change
The Grizzlies’ more democratized offensive approach this season had diminished Morant’s standing in the team’s offensive pecking order.
Ja Morant's diminished role was reportedly a 'primary motivator' for Grizzlies' coaching change
The Grizzlies’ more democratized offensive approach this season had diminished Morant’s standing in the team’s offensive pecking order.sports.yahoo.com
Related, ESPN did a deep dive on the firing of Jenkins just the other day. I was surprised you hadn't shared it here already.
'No one was on the same page': Inside the Grizzlies' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins
The Grizzlies believe this firing will help reconnect the team's tantalizing core -- and reignite Ja Morant. But in truth, this dismissal began with five other ones nearly a year ago.
Related, ESPN did a deep dive on the firing of Jenkins just the other day. I was surprised you hadn't shared it here already.
'No one was on the same page': Inside the Grizzlies' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins
The Grizzlies believe this firing will help reconnect the team's tantalizing core -- and reignite Ja Morant. But in truth, this dismissal began with five other ones nearly a year ago.www.espn.com
I've heard KD for Ja, and maybe now we know why.
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He stays waaaay behind the play after blowing his layup, then when he finally shows up he defends no one, isn't even close to being in a position to defend anyone, his man wide open that entire time.
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The other fun person to watch in that whole play is Julius Randle. Just kinda floats around for the entire back and forth sequence.
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Dallas wins, but Sacramento inexplicably loses to Washington. Are they trying to tank?
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Yeah, I think the Wolves getting him on their roster is a big reason for their slide this year. He is a doofus and, IMO, a cancer.
I REALLY hope that we don't trade KD to the Wolves because I don't see how the trade can be constructed without Randle heading our way.
Carmelo Anthony to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony has reportedly been notified that he has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and will be part of the 2025 class.
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I think that is an upgrade if you ask me, speaking from team dynamics. It gives us someone who can get to the rim, draw fouls, and play with some size and strength.
Jaylen shares update on knee injury, how he plans to manage pain
Jaylen Brown detailed how he's dealing with a nagging knee injury that caused him some pain during the Celtics' loss to the Heat on Wednesday.
As expected, Philadelphia reportedly will shut Tyrese Maxey down for rest of season
It seems a fitting final note to the most disappointing season in 76ers history.
I think Julius Randle is worse than KD for team chemistry and results, but if he is cheaper then do it. It also gives us size. I am saying if that is the ONLY trade available.
Only 6 games left of this mess. Hope the clear out much of the roster but first start with getting rid of James Jones. He has had his chance. Please oh please keep Dunn, Oso, Gillespie, Richards. I want to see KD and Booker traded. I never want to see Damion Lee in a Suns uniform ever again.
Only 6 games left of this mess. Hope the clear out much of the roster but first start with getting rid of James Jones. He has had his chance. Please oh please keep Dunn, Oso, Gillespie, Richards. I want to see KD and Booker traded. I never want to see Damion Lee in a Suns uniform ever again.
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I disagree. I don’t think he helps much of anything unless your goal is to lose and be miserable to watch.
He was broke into the league under Budenholzer in Atlanta. Granted he doesn't play but he's a waste of a roster spot. So he's not son in law material but I am slightly concerned he'll be retained.
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Maybe his value is as a practice player, I really don't know. And if that's the case, I'm fine with it - teams do need practice players. But if we can release him and sign a better end of the bench person or trade him for a 33rd round pick, I'm all for that and I won't recall his name 10 minutes after he's gone.
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not exactly the definition of a heady player.
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NBA looking into Grizzlies star Ja Morant using finger-gun taunt toward Warriors bench
Ja Morant could be in trouble with the NBA after using a finger-gun taunt against the Warriors.
I don't get what they're looking at they suspended him on gun stuff not that long ago and allegedly had rules for reinstatement and future ability to play. he either violated it or not there should NOT be any grey area? If he violated his agreement suspend him, if he didn't don't.
I posted somewhat about it during the game he was yelling "I'm that dude" at the Warriors bench and doing the gun gesture, the Warriors game announcers called it our immediately, Kelena Azabuike said it "I'm that dude I have no problem with the hand gestures there's no place for that especially with his history." We couldn't see it then but of course it was on tape.
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You gotta see the Moses Moody dunk over Austin Reaves.
I can't believe he got there
I can't believe he got there
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They overturned it on replay called it a charge I don't think Reaves was really totally there but what I meant was I can't believe Moody got the ball over the rim from where he took off. He's good but it's not like he's Ja Morant as a leaper
