The animated verbal exchanges between Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant and Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr. on Friday night were all in good fun. “Just talking junk,” Payton told ESPN’s Jorge Sedano from his second-row seat at Chase Center after the third quarter ended with Durant and the 1995-96 defensive player of the year going back and forth. But Durant meant every word of … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant on trash-talk with Gary Payton: ’90s players tend to talk down on the mentality of our era’s players’
Archives for February 2025
Stephen Curry on trade deadline: ‘It’s not for me to make those decisions, I want to win’
Anthony Slater: Steph Curry on the trade deadline choices ahead for the Warriors: “It’s not for me to make those decisions. I want to win. So whatever it means to do that.” pic.x.com/E4X6lPnhLNSource: Twitter @anthonyVslater What’s the buzz on Twitter? Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater Steph Curry on the trade deadline choices ahead for the Warriors: “It’s not for me to … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry on trade deadline: ‘It’s not for me to make those decisions, I want to win’
Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Smart, Thunder, Rockets, Fox
Marcus Smart is a player to watch in advance of next Thursday’s trade deadline, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link), who hears from league sources that there has been “plenty of discussion” as of late about the Grizzlies guard. Memphis paid a significant price to acquire Smart from Boston during the 2023 offseason, but the former Defensive Player of the Year has … [Read more...] about Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Smart, Thunder, Rockets, Fox
Lakers vs. Knicks Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends and Best bets for February 1
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks Game Preview … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Knicks Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends and Best bets for February 1
Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler
The Golden State Warriors have interest in both Zach LaVine and Jimmy Butler ahead of the February 7th NBA trade deadline. LaVine seems to pique more interest with multiple players on the Warriors depending on the cost. LaVine is also viewed by some within the franchise as the safer option considering he is nearly six years younger, $6 million cheaper this season, and an easier … [Read more...] about Warriors Believed To Prefer Trade For Zach LaVine Over Jimmy Butler