Donovan Mitchell defends James Harden, saying that LeBron James and Michael Jordan also struggled on big stages
“Yeah, sure, has he had some rough moments? I’m sure we all have. LeBron [James] is one of the greatest players ever. We don’t really speak on the [Dallas] Mavericks [NBA] Final [in 2011] when he struggled [with the Miami Heat]. We don’t speak on [Michael] Jordan taking eight years to get to the Finals. We speak on the wins.”
(Via https://t.co/4DwftgTXSB)
Byron Scott says no matter how LeBron James did this year, Lakers need to move on if they want to be a championship team:
“You getting paid 50 million. You’re 41, 42, 43 years old, right? You got a three-headed monster like you’re talking about. The Lakers if you want to move on and be a championship team for the next five, six, seven years, you got to build around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves. You can’t do that if he’s still here. He’s 50 million. That comes off the cap. You can go get two really good basketball players. And young basketball players that can come in there and help.”
(Via Byron Scott’s Fast Break)
Regional grassroots battles have been a thing forever. This isn’t a new concept.
My guy Canaan Chatmans Rose City Classic used to bring out the whole Northwest from Seattle to Portland.
Gym looking just like this. It’s not innovative or a new concept.
"You'll never convince me that LeBron is the GOAT over Michael Jordan."
@stephenasmith debates whether LeBron's GOAT status changes if the Lakers win the series vs. OKC 👀
LeBron dipped on Cleveland in 2010 for having a roster similar to what Denver has now because he knew people don’t take into account roster when they judge you as an individual talent.
Sources: Wagner has hired Dwan McMillan as its permanent head basketball coach.
The 36-year old McMillan served as the Seahawks' interim head coach during the 2025-26 season.
I hope the NBA finds a way for a game like this to not happen again. Like legitimately. Makes the entire sport look like a laughing stock (as if it doesn’t already). Honestly embarrassing.
NEWS: The NCAA has DENIED Madina Okot another year of eligibility.
She will conclude her collegiate career averaging (12.1) points and (10.1) rebounds per game across two NCAA seasons with Mississippi State and South Carolina.
The 5 NBA players under the most pressure approaching the playoffs, per @BleacherReport
1. Paolo Banchero
2. Stephon Castle
3. Evan Mobley
4. Amen Thompson
5. Karl-Anthony Towns
(h/t @Sleeper_Hoops)
Brandon Jennings and Gilbert Arenas get into a screaming match over KD comments on US vs International players
“The best 5 players in the NBA are international. AAU in these times are TRASH The f*ck are you talking about?! THE BEST FIVE!!! That’s all the world needs, and it’ll stay that way for the next 10 years shut up and get over it Americans gotta learn how to develop”
This tanking thing is getting out of control.
Gonna be almost a quarter of the league trying to tank after the all-star break.
Adam Silver needs to do something about this for the future of the league.
Caleb Wilson should be skyrocketing up draft boards.
A crafty three-level scorer, versatile playmaker, and tough competitor with elite athleticism. The UNC freshman star will be an excellent building block and culture changer for an NBA franchise.
COOPER FLAGG OVER THE LAST 3 GAMES:
39.7 PPG
10.3 RPG
4.7 APG
1.3 BPG
57.7% FG
46.2% 3P
85.2% FT
37.9 MPG
1st teenager in NBA History with 3-straight 30-point games, per @realapp. 🔥🔥🔥