Jared Jeffries says Jaylen Brown is a top-five player in the NBA and that Jayson Tatum rushed back from his Achilles injury because he was afraid Brown would ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 03
Bodycam footage shows a police officer complaining about LeBron James and the Luka Dončić trade before arresting JR Smith
(Via @nypost )
The Philadelphia 76ers improve to a PERFECT 4-0 on the road and 8-1 on the season! 🔔
Kwame Brown calls out Bronny James for stealing NBA roster spots from hardworking kids who worked their butts off trying to make it to the league ... Show more
“Apex Joker … that guy might be gone.”
With a heavy heart, @BillSimmons believes we might be witnessing the end of Nikola Jokic’s prime.
Jaylen Brown secures his first 30-PT game as a 76er, as the Philadelphia 76ers win their FIFTH straight game with a 112-106 victory in Motor City! 🔔
Joel ... Show more
LegionHoops 2h
Jalen Brunson in the 1st quarter: 22 points, 8/10 FG, 4/5 3P.
The Chicago Bulls: 21 points.
My goodness…
thedunkcentral Nov 03
LeBron says he enjoyed being Russell Westbrook’s teammate
“Great dude... everyone raves about him, including myself. Kudos to him and that jacket ... Show more
Luka Doncic at the half: 24 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL, on 7/11 FG, 3/6 3P
espn.com/nba/boxscore/%5C_/gameId/401909921
Draymond Green was assessed a double technical on this play and was ejected.
thedunkcentral Nov 03
LeBron says he intentionally didn’t go all the way to the rim because he didn’t want Jalen Swanson to injure him while attempting a chase-down block
“If I go ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 04
Bill Simmons says he’s not a fan of how Luka Dončić plays the game.
“This is the most insufferable he’s ever been.”
thedunkcentral Nov 03
There are ZERO NBA games tonight
The league wants you to go out and vote today
thedunkcentral Nov 04
Bill Simmons blasts Adam Silver for putting greed before player health
“You're ruining your players and you're making your sport worse ... Show more
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https://NBA.com’s updated Rookie Ladder:
1. Cameron Boozer
2. Yaxel Lendeborg
3. Darius Acuff Jr.
4. Caleb Wilson
5. AJ Dybantsa
6. Darryn Peterson
7 ... Show more
thedunkcentral 12h
NBA teams are monitoring the situations of Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, and Devin Booker, per @HowardBeck “Nikola Jokic sounds a little testy ... Show more
thedunkcentral 12h
“He hasn’t been an impactful defensive player for a few years now.”
- @BannedMacMahon on Giannis Antetokoumnpo
thedunkcentral 11h
Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly considering retirement, per @JakeLFischer “It's a situation similar, I'm told, to when Philadelphia withheld Ben ... Show more
Israel and China were both in the mix for D’Angelo Russell during the offseason, with Hapoel Tel Aviv reportedly exploring the possibility of signing him ... Show more
“I do think it is coming” 👀
- @BerryTramel on the Thunder potentially retiring Kevin Durant’s jersey
(Via @SiriusXMNBA )
thedunkcentral Nov 03
The Brooklyn Nets are hoping to receive good trade offers for Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. by the trade deadline, per @JakeLFischer (Via @BleacherReport )
thedunkcentral Nov 03
Luka Doncic’s updated season averages:
38.3 PPG
8.1 APG
8.0 RPG
50% FG
43% 3PT
89% FT
68% TS
Jeremy Sochan says that if you look at some of the players on NBA rosters, there’s no doubt he belongs in the league
“It’s funny because when you look at NBA ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 03
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly looking to field offers for Norman Powell ahead of the trade deadline, per @JakeLFischer (Via @BleacherReport )
TY JEROME EXPLODES FOR 40 AGAIN. 🔥
Despite the Grizzlies' first loss of the season, Ty Jerome drops his second 40-piece of the season (and of his career) ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 04
Gilbert Arenas says Cooper Flagg is more marketable than Victor Wembanyama
“I can sell Cooper Flagg to my companies. It’s hard to sell overseas guys ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 03
Adam Silver reportedly likes the idea of cutting NBA games to 40 minutes, per @SIChrisMannix Good or bad for the league?
(h/t @TheNBABase )
thedunkcentral Nov 03
The Miami Heat are still heavily monitoring Kyrie Irving, per @JakeLFischer (Via @BleacherReport )
LegionHoops Nov 02
Russell Westbrook learning his jersey is being retired by OKC is the best thing you’ll see all day.
(via @SuaveCEO_ , h/t @Fullcourtpass )
thedunkcentral Nov 03
Steph Curry’s updated averages this season:
30.0 PPG
4.5 APG
4.2 RPG
47% FG
43% 3PT
98% FT 😅
He’s only playing 28.8 minutes per game…
thedunkcentral Nov 03
TY JEROME TONIGHT:
40 POINTS
5 REBOUNDS
5 ASSISTS
2 STEALS
63% FG
(Via @realapp )
thedunkcentral Nov 02
"I've never been a stat chaser in my life. ... I'm a guy who loves ethical hoops."
- Yaxel Lendeborg
thedunkcentral Nov 03
Stan Van Gundy calls out the Miami Heat
"Since the Big 3 broke up, this has been a pretty mediocre team." 😬
(Via @RunItBackFDTV )
thedunkcentral Nov 02
The Dallas Mavericks are rejecting all trade calls regarding Kyrie Irving, per @TheSteinLine "The Mavs have consistently told teams they don't even want to ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 02
Charlie Villanueva says a white player has never been the best player in the NBA.
“When was the last time a white player was single-handedly the best player? ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 02
Mike Bibby doesn’t think the vets on the Kings are happy with Darius Acuff Jr. taking 24 shots per game.
"Let's see how long this is gonna take ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 02
Mario Chalmers says LeBron James could win two rings in Philly and still wouldn’t be better than Michael Jordan.
“Certain people can’t be touched.”
Pelicans stay locked in and secure the OT win in Memphis! 😤
thedunkcentral Nov 02
Angel Reese announces she’s taking a step back from the spotlight this offseason to focus on herself and is pausing her podcast for six months, per @Complex
thedunkcentral Nov 02
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the 2023 Nuggets would beat the 2026 Knicks in a seven-game series
“We win 4-2 for sure”
(Via @Thedawgtalkpod / h/t @cptdankkk )
thedunkcentral Nov 02
“I would not trade Cooper Flagg for Luka… Cooper Flagg, I believe right now is a top 10 player.”👀
- Tim MacMahon
(h/t @TheNBABase )
thedunkcentral Nov 02
The Raptors play the Clippers tonight in LA.
Kawhi Leonard has no plans to be in the building
(Via @LawMurrayTheNU )
thedunkcentral Nov 03
Sophie Cunningham gained more Instagram followers this WNBA season than the other 49 most-followed WNBA players COMBINED and every NBA player 😳
(Via @BKaminsky )
thedunkcentral Nov 04
This Topps Steph Curry Rookie Card sold for over $20k last month 🤯
Underpriced or Overpriced?
(via: Guess the Pokémon card price · Gemmed game)
thedunkcentral Nov 02
Luka Dončić says he’s an improved defender this season
“Obviously, I’m not the best defender in the NBA, but I think this year I really took a step forward ... Show more
LegionHoops Nov 02
Jayson Tatum has been on a tear the last five games…and the Celtics are 5-0 in that span.
(via @realapp )
LegionHoops Nov 02
JUST IN: Tickets to Russell Westbrook’s jersey retirement night in OKC have nearly tripled in the past hour.
Get-in price before announcement: $95
After the ... Show more
thedunkcentral Nov 01
Domantas Sabonis is not enthused about playing with a ball-dominant guard like Darius Acuff, per @SeanDeveney (h/t @AhnFireDigital )
thedunkcentral Nov 01
VICTOR WEMBANYAMA TONIGHT:
43 POINTS
7 REBOUNDS
6 BLOCKS
4 ASSISTS
17/34 FG
(Via @realapp )
thedunkcentral Nov 01
The Grizzlies are moving to 6-0
Cameron Boozer just dropped 27-9-3 on 57% FG
Best story in the NBA right now
thedunkcentral Nov 01
DARIUS ACUFF JR TONIGHT:
38 POINTS
5 REBOUNDS
5 ASSISTS
9 3PM
69.9% TS
(Via @realapp )
Here's a preview of the San Francisco Chronicle's Sunday print cover, which celebrates the Golden State Valkyries' first WNBA championship.