Yakshpat Bhargava

India

Sports Writer at First Sportz

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"We're simply suggesting you might be a dirty basketball player" - Emmanuel Acho blasts Draymond Green for hiding behind "legitimate racial issues"

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

With Stephen Curry expected to miss at least a couple more games in the second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors' only hope of staying alive lies in their defensive anchor, Draymond Green, staying on the court. But in Game 2, the four-time Champion once again allowed his emotions to take over, viciously striking Naz Reid in the face midway in the second quarter.
"Buddy Hield was the addition, now he is the mission" - Lou Williams believes the Warriors have enough depth to make up for Curry's absence

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

The NBA playoffs are no place for experimentation, as one wrong move can shift the momentum and change the outcomes of a series. Yet with Stephen Curry sidelined due to a hamstring injury for multiple games, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr decided to use a bold approach, playing 14 players in the first half of Game 2. While many saw this as an act of desperation, Lou Williams viewed this as a calculated decision.
"Only thing he wanted to talk about was how much he hates rookies and George Gervin" - J.R. Smith explains what it was like getting coached by George Karl

5 days ago | basketballnetwork.net | Yakshpat Bhargava

In the NBA world, George Karl may have never led his team to a championship as a head coach, yet he remains one of the most respected basketball minds who has ever coached in the league. While, in recent years, fans have become more accustomed to seeing the 73-year-old taking jabs at different modern-day players or presenting his bold opinions unapologetically, as it turns out, his confrontational demeanor didn't begin in retirement.
"That trade was made undercover" - Michael Cooper admitted he was hurt after the Showtime Lakers traded his best friend away

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

When the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Magic Johnson in 1979, there were immediate concerns about how two ball-dominant point guards would co-exist as the Lakers already had Norm Nixon, who led the team in that position. Those doubts, however, quickly vanished as the Showtime Lakers captured two championships in the first three years of Magic's reign.
"Trap his a**, make somebody else carry the team on his back" - Tony Allen on how he would guard Tyrese Haliburton

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

While a random NBA players' poll might slap the label of "overrated" next to Tyrese Haliburton's name, his performance in the 2025 playoffs is making a compelling case to erase that narrative for good. After sealing Game 2 by scoring the last four points in less than 30 seconds, to give his Indiana Pacers a 2-0 lead over the No. 1-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, "Hali" added yet another clutch moment to his growing postseason resume.
"Nobody is gonna look at your output and say, 'You lost us the game'" - Gilbert Arenas says Derrick White gets no blame for the Celtics' meltdowns

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

As the Boston Celtics find themselves in an unexpected 0-2 hole against the New York Knicks in their second-round series — something no fan saw coming after their regular season dominance — the bulk of the criticism has naturally fallen on Jayson Tatum. Given that the six-time All-Star has failed to lead his team in the fourth quarter and allowed the opposition to crawl back from 20-point deficits, he is indeed deserving of scrutiny.
"It's a collection of old guys past their prime" - Colin Cowherd on why neither Clippers nor Lakers are close to winning a championship

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

In terms of star power, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers appear just a few small tweaks away from becoming serious contenders for the Larry O'Brien trophy. But, according to Colin Cowherd, the reality is far less promising. From his perspective, the rise of young, well-constructed teams in the Western Conference poses a major threat to veteran-heavy rosters like these two, which repeatedly rely on aging stars or players who aren't in peak physical condition.
"Every game we played, I was trying to find a way just to hit that dude" - Byron Scott admitted his hate for Danny Ainge

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

When the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers rivalry took center stage in the 1980s, most headlines were dominated by the epic showdown between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Interestingly, while the two superstars shared great respect and never truly developed personal animosity, the same couldn't be said for many of their teammates.
"We got to fight these guys in the preseason" - When the Sixers veterans warned rookie Charles Barkley not to hang out with the Boston Celtics

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

Even before Charles Barkley stepped onto an NBA court as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, the rivalry between his team and the Boston Celtics was already deep-rooted and intense. Having clashed in three straight postseason series following Larry Bird's arrival to the league, the Sixers held a slight edge - eliminating Boston twice in the Eastern Conference Finals in that span.
"He sucks the joy out of that team" - Michael Rapaport believes it's time for the Lakers to cut ties with 'vibe killer' LeBron

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Yakshpat Bhargava

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, there were immediate questions about how two ball-dominant, playmaking stars like him and LeBron James would coexist. While the duo seemed to mesh well enough in the regular season and guided the team to the third seed in the Western Conference, the cracks in their chemistry became more apparent in the playoffs.

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Yakshpat Bhargava

Articles

"We're simply suggesting you might be a dirty basketball player" - Emmanuel Acho blasts Draymond Green for hiding behind "legitimate racial issues"

"Buddy Hield was the addition, now he is the mission" - Lou Williams believes the Warriors have enough depth to make up for Curry's absence

"Only thing he wanted to talk about was how much he hates rookies and George Gervin" - J.R. Smith explains what it was like getting coached by George Karl

"That trade was made undercover" - Michael Cooper admitted he was hurt after the Showtime Lakers traded his best friend away

"Trap his a**, make somebody else carry the team on his back" - Tony Allen on how he would guard Tyrese Haliburton

"Nobody is gonna look at your output and say, 'You lost us the game'" - Gilbert Arenas says Derrick White gets no blame for the Celtics' meltdowns

"It's a collection of old guys past their prime" - Colin Cowherd on why neither Clippers nor Lakers are close to winning a championship

"Every game we played, I was trying to find a way just to hit that dude" - Byron Scott admitted his hate for Danny Ainge

"We got to fight these guys in the preseason" - When the Sixers veterans warned rookie Charles Barkley not to hang out with the Boston Celtics

"He sucks the joy out of that team" - Michael Rapaport believes it's time for the Lakers to cut ties with 'vibe killer' LeBron

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