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On Podcast P with Paul George, former NBA player Paul Pierce truly believes that Jordan’s positive nature will help bridge the gap between the older and newer generations. “If MJ comes out and just gives the flowers than everybody is just going to have to shut the hell up,” Pierce said. “It’s MJ, if youre seeing the GOAT, I think the rest of the older school players, older than … [Read more...] about
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Paul George: From your perspective, why you think that’s such a common injury for the NBA now? Paul Pierce: Man, that’s crazy that you said that. Me and Kevin Garnett we were just talking about this, man. We say it’s a combination of the like pace, the pace is a part of it but we like man he like KG made an interesting point he was like ‘they don’t practice no more’. Cuz now … [Read more...] about Paul Pierce on Achilles injuries: Players don’t practice no more
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Shams Charania: Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option to explore free agency, sources tell ESPN. A return to the 76ers is still possible. … [Read more...] about Eric Gordon to explore free agency after declining player option with 76ers
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Multiple well-placed observers are describing San Antonio as the foremost threat to sign Yabusele away from the 76ers, but I’m also told that Philadelphia has not yet abandoned hope of convincing him to stay. The Spurs certainly boast a persuasive recruiter in the Yabusele chase — his Olympic teammate Victor Wembanyama — but word is Milwaukee is another team to watch here. … [Read more...] about
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It has been frequently reported this month that the Sixers were exploring the prospect of trading down a couple spots in the lottery if a team near Philadelphia’s No. 3 overall selection was also willing to take on the Paul George’s contract as part of the transaction. “Nonsense,” said one league source briefed on Philly’s thinking. … [Read more...] about