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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg plans to get better at drawing fouls, even if it means he has to flop or fish for calls more. Lendeborg said he needs to adapt to the modern NBA by learning to “foul-bait” to get to the free-throw line. This comes after a fiery NBA debut where he […] The post Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Plans To Learn More Flops In The NBA appeared first on HEAVY.
Oklahoma City Thunder centerpiece Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not donned the cape much during the 2026 Western Conference Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs continue to make a concentrated effort to wear down the two-time regular season MVP. A superhero can still prevail when they are not at their best, though. When the arsenal is running […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets playoff high-water mark in Game 5 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The entire NBA world is ablaze once again with chatter around reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his penchant for drawing fouls, but Reggie Miller wants it all to stop. Gilgeous-Alexander has almost single-handedly turned the Oklahoma City Thunder into an NBA villain with his supposed “foul-baiting,” a reputation which has followed him for awhile…
This year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has drawn the ire of Spurs fans with his foul-baiting ways.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions and are currently locked in a battle to return to the Finals for a second straight season. They have developed a reputation for being the best team in the league and a force to be reckoned with. They have also developed a reputation for being at…
Dillon Brooks' board game dig at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's alleged foul-baiting provides comic relief for the NBA community.
Jalen Brunson draws NBA-wide backlash after his divisive foul-baiting tactics in Game 2 vs. Cleveland go viral.
Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff raised some eyebrows with a remark he made about James Harden’s foul-baiting. Bickerstaff was an assistant coach for the Rockets from 2011 to 2015 and worked with Harden, and divulged Friday that the Cleveland Cavaliers guard actually practices his foul-baiting. Bickerstaff said Harden would even bait him into fouls when … The post JB Bickerstaff had an intriguing comment about James Harden appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Austin Reaves and the LA Lakers will have a tall task ahead of them in Round 2 as they face the top-seeded OKC Thunder led by MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Despite the tough order, Reaves remained level-headed in his approach for their second-round matchup, especially against Gilgeous-Alexander, who is notorious for his foul-baiting antics and […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.
Austin Reaves has no problem with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul baiting.
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is set to face reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Reaves recently shared his honest opinion of Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of Game 1 on Tuesday. The Lakers star was asked about ...
Fans were left livid following a bizarre call Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received during Game 4 of the OKC Thunder-Phoenix Suns clash.
The jokes are writing themselves now that Jared McCain is on the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain, the Thunder guard, went viral during Saturday’s Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns for his pathetic flop attempt. In the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., McCain was driving up the floor after a made free … The post Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
CJ McCollum had words for Jalen Brunson's actions after the Atlanta Hawks' loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs. The post CJ McCollum Makes Personal Accusation on Jalen Brunson Amid Knicks-Hawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder. Brooks proceeded to put the Thunder — and perhaps the … The post Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dillon Brooks warns of Oklahoma City Thunder’s alleged foul-baiting, calling out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while stressing Phoenix Suns must stay disciplined ahead of a crucial playoff clash showdown.
Dillon Brooks takes a jab at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder ahead of their first-round playoff clash with the Suns.
The Phoenix Suns haven’t played a single playoff game yet, but Dillon Brooks’ trash talk is already in playoff form.After the Suns bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and set up a first-round playoff series with the defending-champion […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him. The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.” “I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija. “I don’t do … The post Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
We’ll see whether Steve Kerr will have to walk back his comments after what he said about Kawhi Leonard ahead of the win-or-go-home matchup on Wednesday.
Kevin Durant warned the Rockets about the Suns' foul-baiting tactics from the bench during the Rockets’ 119-105 victory.
As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws criticism for foul-baiting, the Lakers must navigate his whistle-heavy dominance in a crucial two-game clash with the Thunder.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo tells Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid that he baited for a foul during their encounter on Monday.
The dust has settled between Duke and St. John's, and one journalist doesn't seem to be happy about how the game went down.
