Category: nba

Kevin Durant 'wasn't surprised' he wasn't traded, Kyrie claims to lose out on $100M | UNDISPUTED

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving offered some explanation to the rocky Brooklyn Nets off-season. Durant said he was not surprised he wasn’t traded, agreeing with the front office that he was too great for what was offered. And Kyrie Irving said he lost a 4-year $100 million extension to be unvaccinated. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss an eventful Brooklyn Nets media day.

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LeBron James ranks 6th in latest NBA player ranking | UNDISPUTED

The latest NBA player rankings were released and are comprised from over 200 NBA writers and analysts. LeBron James fell three spots to number six, and Kevin Durant fell seven spots – he was number one last year and comes in at number eight this year. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to the latest rankings.

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Lakers-Pacers trade talks stall, LA unwilling to part-ways with 2027 & 2029 picks | UNDISPUTED

Shams reported yesterday that the Los Angeles Lakers continued talks with the Indiana Pacers about a potential trade. The deal involved Indiana giving up Buddy Hield and Myles Turner for two unprotected first-round picks. But L-A thought the request was too high. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to the report.

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Giannis ranks as the NBA's Best Player ahead of LeBron, KD and Steph Curry | UNDISPUTED

CBS Sports released their top 100 NBA players list based on the compilation of all of their NBA writers rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant Durant were the top three on the list while LeBron landed at number seven. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe decide who’s the best player in the NBA

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Luka Dončić named NBA's best player under age 25 | UNDISPUTED

According to a recent poll of NBA executives, Luka Doncic received the most votes as the best player under the age of 25 to build a team around. Fresh off a Conference Finals appearance, the Dallas Mavericks star was listed ahead of the likes of Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball and Trae Young. Shannon Sharpe reacts to the ranking.

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Donovan Mitchell 'always envisioned' playing for Cavs | THE CARTON SHOW

During a press conference, Donovan Mitchell disclosed that he grew up a fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and had a LeBron Jersey fro back when the star player was a part of the team. While Mitchell was close to accepting a trade for the New York Knicks, he says he always envisioned playing for the Cavs. Craig Carton reacts to Mitchell’s comments, and why no one ever wants to move to Cleveland.

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Who would win: 2008 Redeem Team or 1992 Dream Team? | UNDISPUTED

LeBron Janes and Dwyane Wade are currently producing a documentary on the 2008 United States Men’s Basketball team. This has many people asking who would have won a game between LeBron’s squad, and Michael Jordan’s 1992 Dream Team. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe decide whether the Redeem Team or Dream Team would win.

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Beverley's comments on LeBron reveals a total lack of self-awareness | What's Wright?

Patrick Beverley’s comments on LeBron James set Nick Wright off on an epic rant. When asked whether he was excited to join LeBron and the Lakers, Bev’s response was: “They’re gonna be playing with me.” Nick takes a look at Beverley’s history in the league, and lays out why the lack of self-awareness on Beverley’s part is a problem.

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Patrick Beverley 'super excited' to play with Russell Westbrook on Lakers | UNDISPUTED

Patrick Beverly had his introductory Los Angeles Lakers press conference yesterday and made it clear he doesn’t have any issue playing with Russell Westbrook. Pat Bev said of Russ quote, “I am excited about the practices. I am just excited to be able to compete with someone like that.” Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discuss Lakers, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley.

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Bronny James sports OSU jersey, sign of things to come? | THE CARTON SHOW

Craig Carton isn’t buying the speculation that LeBron James’ son is heading to Ohio State. Sporting Buckeye gear in a photo released on social media, Bronny sparks rumors that he might be OSU bound, but Carton explains why he thinks this is nothing more than expert trolling on the part of LeBron and Bronny.

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Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson blast NBA 2K23 player ratings | THE CARTON SHOW

Today in NBA news, both Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors aren’t so happy with video game developers regarding their ratings on the latest NBA2K. Klay referred to the makers as clowns and bums after they gave him and Kevin Durant an 88 3-point shot rating, and Durant demands to know why his overall rating is a 96 as opposed to a 99. Craig Carton shares his thoughts on these players’ reactions to their NBA2K ratings.

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