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Wizards Coach Scott Brooks: Bradley Beal, John Wall Can Be NBA’s Best ‘2-Way’ Backcourt

Wizards Coach Scott Brooks: Bradley Beal, John Wall Can Be NBA’s Best ‘2-Way’ Backcourt

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks isn’t shy about his expectations for Bradley Beal and John Wall. He believes they can be the best damn backcourt in the league, period. Sort of. During an interview with The Vertical’s Chris Mannix (h/t Bleacher Report), Scott Brooks offered up the following on his backcourt duo: “I think [...]

July 27, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Harrison Barnes Texted Warriors Teammates ‘Individually’ After Kevin Durant Signing

Harrison Barnes Texted Warriors Teammates ‘Individually’ After Kevin Durant Signing

Harrison Barnes seems like a class act. Though the Dallas Mavericks forward told The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears that his decision to leave the Golden State Warriors was “more so made for me,” he does not sound bitter at the way things played out. He appears to understand, and is more inclined to reflect on [...]

July 27, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Klay Thompson: Warriors Signing Kevin Durant Was ‘No-Brainer’

Klay Thompson: Warriors Signing Kevin Durant Was ‘No-Brainer’

Klay Thompson has still yet to show any concern over his role with the Golden State Warriors in the Kevin Durant era. Some might believe there’s an inevitability behind this stance. The Warriors signed Durant. They actually added a top-three player to a 73-win nucleus. There is no reason for Thompson to complain. But Thompson’s [...]

July 26, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Jae Crowder Is Not Happy Celtics Divulged Trade Secrets in Kevin Durant Pitch

Jae Crowder Is Not Happy Celtics Divulged Trade Secrets in Kevin Durant Pitch

Jae Crowder, it seems, isn’t thrilled about the Boston Celtics’ face-to-face meeting with Kevin Durant. And he has a point. From Mass Live’s Tom Westerholm: “We were the only team in the NBA to beat both (Cleveland and Golden State) on their home court — the only team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics,” Crowder [...]

July 22, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Kevin Durant Didn’t Leave His Bed for 2 Days After Signing with Golden State Warriors

Kevin Durant Didn’t Leave His Bed for 2 Days After Signing with Golden State Warriors

Upon choosing to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant did what any self-respecting NBA free agent who just broke the hearts of millions of basketball fans would do: lay low. True story. Per Newsday‘s Al Iannazzone: The two days after I didn’t leave my bed because if I walk [...]

July 21, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Team USA Coach K: Klay Thompson ‘One of the Great’ players ‘on This Planet’

Team USA Coach K: Klay Thompson ‘One of the Great’ players ‘on This Planet’

How much does Team USA/Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski like Klay Thompson? A whole lot. Okay, that’s a lie. He likes him more than a whole lot–so much so that he believes the Golden State Warriors Splash Brother is one of the best players on Earth, per NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin: “Klay is one of [...]

July 21, 2016 admin Blogs 0

NBA Season Takes Priority Over Olympic Games

NBA Season Takes Priority Over Olympic Games

One of the chief complaints by NBA players, and non-NBA fans, is that the playoffs go on and on and on. This past year the first playoff game of the season tipped off on April 16, with the Cavaliers besting the Warriors in Game 7 of the Finals a full 65 days later. During that [...]

July 20, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony Defends Kevin Durant Joining the Warriors

Carmelo Anthony Defends Kevin Durant Joining the Warriors

Still got a problem with Kevin Durant leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors? Carmelo Anthony is here to set you straight. From the New York Post‘s Marc Berman: Carmelo Anthony is not resentful Kevin Durant didn’t strongly consider New York, and the Knicks star said fans should lay off Durant for [...]

July 20, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Warriors Didn’t Think They Would Be Able to Poach Kevin Durant From Thunder

Warriors Didn’t Think They Would Be Able to Poach Kevin Durant From Thunder

Signing Kevin Durant was kind of like finding money for the Golden State Warriors. Or so team president Rick Welts says. Though the Warriors heavily recruited Durant over the last year-plus, and while they were widely viewed as the most likely landing spot for him should he leave the Oklahoma City Thunder, they never really [...]

July 19, 2016 admin Blogs 0

J.R. Smith ‘Seeking’ Around $15 Million Per Year from Cleveland Cavaliers

J.R. Smith ‘Seeking’ Around $15 Million Per Year from Cleveland Cavaliers

J.R. Smith is looking to cash in on last season’s performance with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The good news? He wants the Cavaliers to be the team handing him that cash. Per Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders: Some friendly advice for the Philadelphia 76ers: Do it. Offer J.R. Smith a two-year max deal or something. Pay [...]

July 18, 2016 admin Blogs 0