Tom Thibodeau won’t reel in Obi Toppin’s flashy dunking ‘gift’
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Tom Thibodeau won’t reel in Obi Toppin’s flashy dunking ‘gift’

Obi Toppin joked Monday that he doesn’t look at head coach Tom Thibodeau on the Knicks’ bench after executing a flashy dunk during games, such as his between-the-legs slam that invigorated the Garden during the preseason win over the Pacers on Friday.  “I’ve trained myself not to look at Thibs…

Markieff Morris hoping to help Nets repair ‘soft’ reputation
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Markieff Morris hoping to help Nets repair ‘soft’ reputation

Kevin Durant has admitted the Nets lost respect around the NBA last season. Newcomer Markieff Morris went a step further Tuesday, saying foes labeled them with the worst four-letter word that can be put on players: Soft.  “I agree what he said. They [were] soft. Just point blank, period. When…

J.R. Smith says he’s being ‘blackballed’ by NBA: ‘100 percent’
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J.R. Smith says he’s being ‘blackballed’ by NBA: ‘100 percent’

J.R. Smith feels that he’s been “blackballed” from the NBA. Smith, 36, hopped on a Complex Sports interview with Pierce Simpson to unveil his feelings. When asked if he feels he’s been “blackballed” from the NBA, Smith let his emotions run loose about the topic. “100 percent. Anybody can sit…