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Russell Westbrook says legacy isn’t about winning championships: "I think legacy is something that in sports world, as you know, we throw around — it’s based around championships and trophies and all the things, and I just think opposite of that. I think legacy is based around what you're able to do with the platform and things you’ve been given and how you help to impact and inspire other people."

Russell Westbrook says legacy isn’t about winning championships: "I think legacy is something that in sports world, as you know, we throw around — it’s based around championships and trophies and all the things, and I just think opposite of that. I think legacy is based around what you're able to do with the platform and things you’ve been given and how you help to impact and inspire other people."

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Justin Bieber accepts 'White Boy of the Year' at Anthony Edwards’ Believe That Awards: "Everyone knows how influenced I am by black culture and this one's sweet." (

Justin Bieber accepts 'White Boy of the Year' at Anthony Edwards’ Believe That Awards: "Everyone knows how influenced I am by black culture and this one's sweet." (

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Anthony Edwards was asking Tyrese Haliburton if he was okay while picking him up full court 😂 "Ant was guarding me full court and he was like, 'You feel good? You feel good?'" (Via Pat McAfee)

Anthony Edwards was asking Tyrese Haliburton if he was okay while picking him up full court 😂 "Ant was guarding me full court and he was like, 'You feel good? You feel good?'" (Via Pat McAfee)

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Dylan Harper says shooting in an empty gym might actually be harder than shooting at Madison Square Garden “Some people think shooting in an empty gym is harder than shooting in the Garden. Cuz I feel like when you're in an empty gym it's just you and the ball and it's countless thoughts going in your head.”

Dylan Harper says shooting in an empty gym might actually be harder than shooting at Madison Square Garden “Some people think shooting in an empty gym is harder than shooting in the Garden. Cuz I feel like when you're in an empty gym it's just you and the ball and it's countless thoughts going in your head.”

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James Dolan has reportedly built a "sprawling surveillance enterprise" at Madison Square Garden led by security chief John Eversole that allegedly functions as a "private army" and is far more invasive and paranoid than previously known, per WIRED - Staff are reportedly forbidden from looking at James Dolan. He is referred to internally only as “Executive One.” - Security reportedly tracked a trans woman’s movements "down to the second," including when she used the bathroom and ordered drinks. - Security chief John Eversole allegedly carries a gun in a shoulder holster in the office to intimidate staff. - Over 1,500 lawyers from firms in litigation with Dolan are banned from all venues, including a mom taking her 9-year-old Girl Scout to a show. - MSG reportedly creates "work-ups" (intelligence dossiers) on fans who talk trash online. They once sent police to a 14-year-old's house in Colorado for a tweet. - Dolan allegedly ordered Eversole to hack/read employee emails to find excuses to fire them. - Former players like Charles Oakley claim the Garden is "mic'd up," with Patrick Ewing reportedly warning him not to talk too loud. - Security was reportedly told to hide bomb-sniffing K-9 units because James Dolan "disdains" dogs, potentially missing explosives. - MSG hired PIs to follow a State Liquor Authority official to his home to intimidate him during a probe. - Security reportedly "cosplays as cops," stopping traffic and detaining people on public streets without NYPD authorization. - Facial recognition at the Sphere and MSG has flagged children and off-duty police officers. One staffer says: “People are afraid, top to bottom... It’s the gulag.”

James Dolan has reportedly built a "sprawling surveillance enterprise" at Madison Square Garden led by security chief John Eversole that allegedly functions as a "private army" and is far more invasive and paranoid than previously known, per WIRED - Staff are reportedly forbidden from looking at James Dolan. He is referred to internally only as “Executive One.” - Security reportedly tracked a trans woman’s movements "down to the second," including when she used the bathroom and ordered drinks. - Security chief John Eversole allegedly carries a gun in a shoulder holster in the office to intimidate staff. - Over 1,500 lawyers from firms in litigation with Dolan are banned from all venues, including a mom taking her 9-year-old Girl Scout to a show. - MSG reportedly creates "work-ups" (intelligence dossiers) on fans who talk trash online. They once sent police to a 14-year-old's house in Colorado for a tweet. - Dolan allegedly ordered Eversole to hack/read employee emails to find excuses to fire them. - Former players like Charles Oakley claim the Garden is "mic'd up," with Patrick Ewing reportedly warning him not to talk too loud. - Security was reportedly told to hide bomb-sniffing K-9 units because James Dolan "disdains" dogs, potentially missing explosives. - MSG hired PIs to follow a State Liquor Authority official to his home to intimidate him during a probe. - Security reportedly "cosplays as cops," stopping traffic and detaining people on public streets without NYPD authorization. - Facial recognition at the Sphere and MSG has flagged children and off-duty police officers. One staffer says: “People are afraid, top to bottom... It’s the gulag.”

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Brian Windhorst on Mitchell Robinson’s injury: "It wasn't his pinky. It was his fifth metacarpal. It's a broken hand. When you break this part of your hand, it's known as a boxer's fracture because most of the time it means you hit something." (Via Get Up)

Brian Windhorst on Mitchell Robinson’s injury: "It wasn't his pinky. It was his fifth metacarpal. It's a broken hand. When you break this part of your hand, it's known as a boxer's fracture because most of the time it means you hit something." (Via Get Up)

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Tim MacMahon: “The analytic-driven front offices believe that Jaylen Brown is significantly overpaid and they don't value him nearly as much as listen to this Jaylen, the media does to be just straight up. Like the media is the one who votes on all those awards”

Tim MacMahon: “The analytic-driven front offices believe that Jaylen Brown is significantly overpaid and they don't value him nearly as much as listen to this Jaylen, the media does to be just straight up. Like the media is the one who votes on all those awards”

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Jaden McDaniels when asked if he’s the best defender in the NBA: “Hell yeah.” (

Jaden McDaniels when asked if he’s the best defender in the NBA: “Hell yeah.” (

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Mikal Bridges on being known as the "5 draft picks guy" after his trade to the Knicks: “The five picks thing… obviously I'm very grateful and blessed that, you know, Dolan and Leon did that to get me for sure. But a lot of people, you know, saying 'F them picks' and stuff... That's not my motive when I go out there and play." (Via Dan Patrick Show)

Mikal Bridges on being known as the "5 draft picks guy" after his trade to the Knicks: “The five picks thing… obviously I'm very grateful and blessed that, you know, Dolan and Leon did that to get me for sure. But a lot of people, you know, saying 'F them picks' and stuff... That's not my motive when I go out there and play." (Via Dan Patrick Show)

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Mike Breen says he stands by comparing Jalen Brunson’s mental toughness to Kobe Bryant: “Is he as talented as Kobe Bryant? Nope. But I think Kobe Bryant would be the first one to say ‘Boy, that’s what I’m talking about’ and point to Jalen Brunson.” (Via Rich Eisen Show)

Mike Breen says he stands by comparing Jalen Brunson’s mental toughness to Kobe Bryant: “Is he as talented as Kobe Bryant? Nope. But I think Kobe Bryant would be the first one to say ‘Boy, that’s what I’m talking about’ and point to Jalen Brunson.” (Via Rich Eisen Show)

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Luka Doncic admits he was basically "forced" to pass because of Victor Wembanyama’s presence "If it’s not Wemby, I would go for the layup. But it’s Wemby... it’s kind of hard." (Via NBA on ESPN)

Luka Doncic admits he was basically "forced" to pass because of Victor Wembanyama’s presence "If it’s not Wemby, I would go for the layup. But it’s Wemby... it’s kind of hard." (Via NBA on ESPN)

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Michael Wilbon believes Chet Holmgren’s time in OKC is OVER "I hate what happened to Chet Holmgren, he just had no game. And so now, I believe that that's very likely Chet Holmgren's last game in an Oklahoma City uniform." (Via PTI)

Michael Wilbon believes Chet Holmgren’s time in OKC is OVER "I hate what happened to Chet Holmgren, he just had no game. And so now, I believe that that's very likely Chet Holmgren's last game in an Oklahoma City uniform." (Via PTI)

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Kendrick Perkins doesn't view Luka Doncic as a real MVP contender “In order to win the MVP, you got to have the numbers. But you got to be one of these top teams. I just think that the Lakers, they are going to be in the middle of the pack. Luka is going to have the numbers, but they’re not going to be a top three seed in the Western Conference.” (Via Road Trippin’ Show)
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Kendrick Perkins doesn't view Luka Doncic as a real MVP contender “In order to win the MVP, you got to have the numbers. But you got to be one of these top teams. I just think that the Lakers, they are going to be in the middle of the pack. Luka is going to have the numbers, but they’re not going to be a top three seed in the Western Conference.” (Via Road Trippin’ Show)

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Josh Kushner is still $5-6 BILLION short on the Lakers deal and Bob Iger is only putting in "like 63 million dollars," per Bill Simmons "I think they're using the Buss family as scapegoats for why the deal's dragging along, but he can't find the money."
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Josh Kushner is still $5-6 BILLION short on the Lakers deal and Bob Iger is only putting in "like 63 million dollars," per Bill Simmons "I think they're using the Buss family as scapegoats for why the deal's dragging along, but he can't find the money."

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Jaylen Brown sorted his current and former teammates into Hogwarts houses: 🐍 Slytherin: Himself, Joe Mazzulla 🦁 Gryffindor: Tyrese Maxey 🦅 Ravenclaw: VJ Edgecombe 🦡 Hufflepuff: Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Luke Kornet, Tacko Fall (Via TheOldManAndTheThree)
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Jaylen Brown sorted his current and former teammates into Hogwarts houses: 🐍 Slytherin: Himself, Joe Mazzulla 🦁 Gryffindor: Tyrese Maxey 🦅 Ravenclaw: VJ Edgecombe 🦡 Hufflepuff: Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Luke Kornet, Tacko Fall (Via TheOldManAndTheThree)

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Enes Kanter Freedom revealed that Boston Celtics players shared a single password to access OnlyFans for free during the 2020 NBA Bubble 😳 “They were passing away this some kind of like a password. So you can literally just go on and watch any OnlyFans model you want for free.” (Via Clay Travis)
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Enes Kanter Freedom revealed that Boston Celtics players shared a single password to access OnlyFans for free during the 2020 NBA Bubble 😳 “They were passing away this some kind of like a password. So you can literally just go on and watch any OnlyFans model you want for free.” (Via Clay Travis)

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Blake Griffin calls out NBA Insiders "They know the rules, but they don't necessarily follow them if the rules get in the way. They're like the Jack Reacher of sports reporting... And if an insider gets a scoop wrong, what happens? Nothing. It's just on to the next scoop. It's a job with a huge profile and zero accountability — like a weatherman or a politician." (Via The Stepback with Blake Griffin)
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Blake Griffin calls out NBA Insiders "They know the rules, but they don't necessarily follow them if the rules get in the way. They're like the Jack Reacher of sports reporting... And if an insider gets a scoop wrong, what happens? Nothing. It's just on to the next scoop. It's a job with a huge profile and zero accountability — like a weatherman or a politician." (Via The Stepback with Blake Griffin)

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Victor Wembanyama is reportedly locked in after losing the Finals and is refusing to speak to any American media outlet except '60 Minutes', per Michael C. Wright "He's locked in. As a matter of fact, I was told he’s not even talking to any American media outlets except for 60 Minutes."
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Victor Wembanyama is reportedly locked in after losing the Finals and is refusing to speak to any American media outlet except '60 Minutes', per Michael C. Wright "He's locked in. As a matter of fact, I was told he’s not even talking to any American media outlets except for 60 Minutes."

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Blake Griffin calls out Stephen A. Smith for his feud with Tyrese Haliburton during the 2025 Finals: “What in the movie villain f*** is Stephen A. doing here? And I mean that literally. He’s making himself part of the story, like he’s an action bad guy in a movie. 'Brother, you don’t stop this train.' That’s not the kind of shit you say on a sports show. That’s the shit you say to Denzel Washington when you’re hijacking a subway train. Or you say to Denzel Washington when there’s a runaway freight train tearing through Pennsylvania.” “He’s trying to [focus], but you won’t shut the f*** up! That’s a crazy distraction to have in the middle of your first NBA Finals. That’s not a teammate, or an opponent, or even a ref. It’s not an injury, or a fan in the crowd, or an opposing coach. It’s just a guy who decided the way he’s going to make money that month is by going after you specifically. And I’m not saying Stephen A. Smith is why Tyrese snapped his Achilles in Game 7, but I’m not not saying that.” (Via The Stepback with Blake Griffin)
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Blake Griffin calls out Stephen A. Smith for his feud with Tyrese Haliburton during the 2025 Finals: “What in the movie villain f*** is Stephen A. doing here? And I mean that literally. He’s making himself part of the story, like he’s an action bad guy in a movie. 'Brother, you don’t stop this train.' That’s not the kind of shit you say on a sports show. That’s the shit you say to Denzel Washington when you’re hijacking a subway train. Or you say to Denzel Washington when there’s a runaway freight train tearing through Pennsylvania.” “He’s trying to [focus], but you won’t shut the f*** up! That’s a crazy distraction to have in the middle of your first NBA Finals. That’s not a teammate, or an opponent, or even a ref. It’s not an injury, or a fan in the crowd, or an opposing coach. It’s just a guy who decided the way he’s going to make money that month is by going after you specifically. And I’m not saying Stephen A. Smith is why Tyrese snapped his Achilles in Game 7, but I’m not not saying that.” (Via The Stepback with Blake Griffin)

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Max Kellerman says Cooper Flagg is the best 19-year-old since LeBron James "He is a better defender than LeBron at the same age. He is a better free throw shooter than LeBron at the same age."
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Max Kellerman says Cooper Flagg is the best 19-year-old since LeBron James "He is a better defender than LeBron at the same age. He is a better free throw shooter than LeBron at the same age."

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Mat Ishbia on why he offers free TV broadcasts and $2 food menus while other owners prioritize profits: “I don’t own the team, it’s the City of Phoenix’s team... I’m not a guy that’s trying to maximize ROI on every single thing I do. we're going to do what's right by the fans, continue to lead and hopefully others will follow.” (Via Arizona Sports)
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Mat Ishbia on why he offers free TV broadcasts and $2 food menus while other owners prioritize profits: “I don’t own the team, it’s the City of Phoenix’s team... I’m not a guy that’s trying to maximize ROI on every single thing I do. we're going to do what's right by the fans, continue to lead and hopefully others will follow.” (Via Arizona Sports)

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The Thunder can apply for a disabled player exception worth ~$14M to sign a player or trade for someone with one year left on their contract, per Brian Windhorst
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The Thunder can apply for a disabled player exception worth ~$14M to sign a player or trade for someone with one year left on their contract, per Brian Windhorst

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Michael Rubin admits Fanatics was violating NBA rules before he divested from the Sixers 👀 "I think we were violating every rule the NBA had... You're not allowed to have owners or players that are investors in your businesses—LeBron's an investor in our business, Joel Embiid's an investor in our business, James Harden is an investor in our business, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant. So all these guys were investors in our business. So like, if you look through the rules of the leagues, it didn't work for me to own part of a team." (
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Michael Rubin admits Fanatics was violating NBA rules before he divested from the Sixers 👀 "I think we were violating every rule the NBA had... You're not allowed to have owners or players that are investors in your businesses—LeBron's an investor in our business, Joel Embiid's an investor in our business, James Harden is an investor in our business, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant. So all these guys were investors in our business. So like, if you look through the rules of the leagues, it didn't work for me to own part of a team." (

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Ben Stiller says he and his wife literally BURNED their clothes after the Knicks’ Game 3 loss 😭 ​“My wife Christine and I came home after the last game and burned the clothes we were wearing. I'm not ever wearing that stupid final shirt that I was wearing.”
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Ben Stiller says he and his wife literally BURNED their clothes after the Knicks’ Game 3 loss 😭 ​“My wife Christine and I came home after the last game and burned the clothes we were wearing. I'm not ever wearing that stupid final shirt that I was wearing.”

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Stephen A. Smith begs Donald Trump to stay away from Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals: “He’s coming to Game three of the Finals, and I don’t want him there. It has nothing to do with politics, policy, or anything like that. It has everything to do with him disrupting and contributing at the same time to the chaos that’s going to be existing at Madison Square Garden. If it were Barack Obama coming to the Garden, I would say, ‘Stay home.’ Stay at the White House… I have been covering sports for over 30 years. And I’m telling you right now, come Monday, for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, I expect to see an environment I have never seen in my entire career covering sports."
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Stephen A. Smith begs Donald Trump to stay away from Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals: “He’s coming to Game three of the Finals, and I don’t want him there. It has nothing to do with politics, policy, or anything like that. It has everything to do with him disrupting and contributing at the same time to the chaos that’s going to be existing at Madison Square Garden. If it were Barack Obama coming to the Garden, I would say, ‘Stay home.’ Stay at the White House… I have been covering sports for over 30 years. And I’m telling you right now, come Monday, for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, I expect to see an environment I have never seen in my entire career covering sports."

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Charles Barkley on Donald Trump calling a reporter “piggy” “Can you imagine President Obama saying that to a white woman? Call her Miss Piggy? If President Obama called a white woman Miss Piggy, America would be up in arms and be like, ‘Can you believe this dude said that?” “I think that people are learning now that rich people really don’t care about America. They care about money first and foremost. He’s got all the billionaires like they’re good ’cause they’re making so much money. Like I think that’s the main thing.” (Via The Chris Cuomo Project)
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Charles Barkley on Donald Trump calling a reporter “piggy” “Can you imagine President Obama saying that to a white woman? Call her Miss Piggy? If President Obama called a white woman Miss Piggy, America would be up in arms and be like, ‘Can you believe this dude said that?” “I think that people are learning now that rich people really don’t care about America. They care about money first and foremost. He’s got all the billionaires like they’re good ’cause they’re making so much money. Like I think that’s the main thing.” (Via The Chris Cuomo Project)

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AJ Dybantsa says he is no longer a Celtics fan “I’m a Celtics fan, been to multiple Celtics games... now I’m not a Celtics fan anymore… Cuz I’m about to get drafted so I’m not going to be a fan of them... I told you I’m not a fan anymore so I don’t really care what they do.”
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AJ Dybantsa says he is no longer a Celtics fan “I’m a Celtics fan, been to multiple Celtics games... now I’m not a Celtics fan anymore… Cuz I’m about to get drafted so I’m not going to be a fan of them... I told you I’m not a fan anymore so I don’t really care what they do.”

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Chris Mannix calls out ESPN: "I like our colleagues over at ESPN, but they just swallowed a big bunch of bullshit that clearly came from the Clippers... You can’t run a story like that when you’re not getting a semblance of the picture from the other side." 😳 (Via Sports Illustrated)
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Chris Mannix calls out ESPN: "I like our colleagues over at ESPN, but they just swallowed a big bunch of bullshit that clearly came from the Clippers... You can’t run a story like that when you’re not getting a semblance of the picture from the other side." 😳 (Via Sports Illustrated)

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"Luka [Dončić] will never win an MVP in the NBA. This is the last possible year he can win it." - Draymond Green (Via The Draymond Green Show)
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"Luka [Dončić] will never win an MVP in the NBA. This is the last possible year he can win it." - Draymond Green (Via The Draymond Green Show)

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118,171 views • 12 days ago

Matt Ishbia admits trading for Kevin Durant was a mistake: "I kind of just threw money at the problem... Bringing in super talented players like Kevin Durant doesn't necessarily lead to championships." (Via CNBC Sport)
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Matt Ishbia admits trading for Kevin Durant was a mistake: "I kind of just threw money at the problem... Bringing in super talented players like Kevin Durant doesn't necessarily lead to championships." (Via CNBC Sport)

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Brian Windhorst doesn’t view the Philadelphia 76ers as a top-6 team in the Eastern Conference Windhorst: "Name me the teams you feel strongly are definitely top six in the East." Goodwill: "Maybe New York and Philly." Windhorst: "I don’t even have Philly on there"
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Brian Windhorst doesn’t view the Philadelphia 76ers as a top-6 team in the Eastern Conference Windhorst: "Name me the teams you feel strongly are definitely top six in the East." Goodwill: "Maybe New York and Philly." Windhorst: "I don’t even have Philly on there"

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Jay Williams: “I've talked to a couple of different players that could be Supermax this year or next year — they're starting to feel a little pressure from team owners by saying, 'Yo, Jalen Brunson left 113 million dollars on the table. What are you going to do?'”
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Jay Williams: “I've talked to a couple of different players that could be Supermax this year or next year — they're starting to feel a little pressure from team owners by saying, 'Yo, Jalen Brunson left 113 million dollars on the table. What are you going to do?'”

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