Author: Jordan Samar

Despite being a third-string center at this point of his NBA career, Thaddeus Young strongly believes that he could still contribute at a high level for the Phoenix Suns, especially when the NBA playoffs start since Jusuf Nurkic and Drew Eubanks might “not be available” all the time. “There’s going to be some opportunities where Nurk and Drew are not going to be able to play in certain games. Got to stay prepared for those opportunities. Me personally, I would like to be in rhythm,” Young said via Duane Rankin on X (formerly known as Twitter). Jusuf Nurkic responded by…

Grant Williams’ Dallas Mavericks stint only lasted for 47 regular-season games because Luka Doncic reportedly played a role in his exit. However, Grant Williams recently revealed that it is far from the truth. During his exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets forward detailed what happened during his infamous practice session with Luka Doncic and his role with the team before. “When Fin (Michael Finley) told the story, I didn’t take it personally,” Grant Williams said. “I knew at the end of the day, it was a 32-6 run. It wasn’t 26-6, it was 32-6. But only…

Rudy Gobert has known Victor Wembanyama since he was 13 years old, so he is not really shocked by the immediate impact the San Antonio Spurs rookie made in his debut campaign. Nonetheless, the Stifle Tower couldn’t but be in awe of his fellow Frenchman, as Victor Wembanyama is the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award and a viable candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award, and Rudy Gobert believes that he is just getting started. “He’s way ahead of where I thought he’d be in year one. And he got better every month,” Gobert said…

The Philadelphia 76ers finally gave Allen Iverson a fitting tribute by creating a statue in his likeness, revealed on Friday outside their practice facility in Camden, New Jersey. However, NBA fans were quick to point out one key detail. During the unveiling of the statue at the Philadelphia 76ers “Legends Way”, many people noticed it looked smaller than expected. However, Allen Iverson seemed satisfied and expressed his gratitude for his supporters. “I’ve accomplished a lot of things in my career, but this is the cream of the crop,” Iverson said at the ceremony via CBS Sports. “It don’t get too…

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan said he is keen on staying in the Windy City for at least a few more years, as he spoke about this with reporters before their win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. “This is where I want to be,” DeMar DeRozan said via KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I love ownership. I love everything about the city and the franchise, top to bottom—the front office, and the staff we have. “It’s one of those places that gives me motivation to see everybody get what they deserve and feel what winning is like…

The New York Knicks’ quest to clinch the no. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference is still alive after they beat the Boston Celtics 118-109 on Thursday night. Jalen Brunson led the way for the New York Knicks with 39 points in three quarters. He made six three-pointers and dished out four assists while going 15-of-23 from the field in another big-time performance. Because of his solid performances of late, Jalen Brunson has drawn praise from the NBA community. After JJ Redick gave him his flowers, this time, it was former Houston Rockets guard-turned-analyst Kenny Smith’s turn, as he called…

The Brooklyn Nets are going to miss the NBA playoffs this season, and they have big roster decisions to make this summer, including the point guard position, which has been an enigma for them in the past few seasons. When the Brooklyn Nets traded for Ben Simmons in 2022, the expectation was that he’d be their point guard for the long term. However, he has been anything but, primarily because of his back problems. The former no. 1 pick underwent his second back surgery in three years after declaring out for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign, where he only…

The 2023-24 season continues to get worse for the Detroit Pistons after they set another infamous record in their 125-107 defeat to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. After getting their 67th loss of the season, the Detroit Pistons have officially clinched their worst win-loss record since they went 16-66 in 1979-80. The Detroit Pistons lost again because of their poor defense and turnover problems. They couldn’t keep DeMar DeRozan in check, who went off for 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting and was accompanied by his co-star Nikola Vucevic, who had 27 points and 11 rebounds on 12-of-21 shooting. Jalen Duren…

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Cooper has changed his tone about this year’s Boston Celtics after seeing them dominate this regular season. With a 62-17 record, the Boston Celtics have clinched the best overall record in the league with three games to spare. Before the  2023-24 campaign, Michael Cooper had doubts about the Boston Celtics despite acquiring Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday during the offseason, but during his recent appearance in the Showtime with Michael Cooper Show, the Hall-of-Fame-bound star expressed his confidence about Boston’s title chances. “I’m a little jealous, but I have some admiration for this Celtics…

Grayson Allen has been one of the most impactful players for the Phoenix Suns this season, so it felt right when the team gave him the Dan Majerle Hustle Award ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. The annual honor has been presented at the end of each regular season since 2003 to a player who personifies grit and toughness with which Dan Majerle played when he was playing for the Phoenix Suns in the 1990s. Before Grayson Allen, the previous winners were Bo Outlaw (inaugural), Casey Jacobsen, Shawn Marion, Raja Bell, Leandre Barbosa, Grant Hill,…