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"No, you're not a 25-point scorer" - Larry Bird recalls getting brutally honest with Paul George about his game
Larry Bird wanted Paul George to continue being an "exceptional two-way player," and urged him not to focus on scoring more.
Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s message to leadership, VJ Edgecombe’s successful summer league and more
The Inquirer answers your questions after a newsy week, including Joel Embiid's comments in an ESPN article and VJ Edgecombe's showing in summer league.
Damian Lillard's return to Portland is a great story, but also a questionable basketball move
We all thought the same thing when Damian Lillard agreed to return to the Portland Trail Blazers: "Oh, what a nice story!" ...
Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley Reacts to Damian Lillard's Unexpected Decision
Jan 4, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) gestures in the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn ...
NBA offseason grades: Thunder lock up stars, incomplete mark for Warriors
Sports hands out offseason grades for each NBA team, with trades, the draft, front-office moves and coaching changes taken into account.
Doyel: Myles Turner left Pacers for Bucks without much class, and keeps making it worse
Lesson from the Pacers exits of Paul George, Vic Oladipo and Myles Turner: Be honest. Be transparent. And if you can’t do ...