Los Angeles will be playing host to next year’s NBA All-Star Game, and don’t think for a minute Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss isn’t pining for purple and gold to be repped on the floor, at Staples Center, when the 2018 superstar exhibition tips off. During an appearance on a podcast for Forbes Sports Money, Buss [...]
March 31, 2017
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Before the Los Angeles Clippers took down the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, Doc Rivers had some high praise for John Wall. He’s playing like an MVP candidate. Sort of. Per Candace Buckner of the Washington Post: Rivers is correct. On both fronts. John Wall has been absolutely sensational this year. He’s posting career-high numbers almost [...]
March 30, 2017
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The Golden State Warriors have an update on Kevin Durant’s recovery from a sprained MCL he suffered against the Washington Wizards in February. He’s going to be okay. Fine, here’s the actual update: Clips of Durant getting shots up have surfaced on Twitter, so this was inevitable. Still, for the Warriors, it’s good to hear [...]
March 30, 2017
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Kevin Durant is back on the court…in a manner of speaking. The Golden State Warriors superstar hasn’t played since Feb. 28, when he suffered a sprained MCL and bone bruise in his left knee less than two minutes into a game against the Washington Wizards. Though the exact date of his return remains unclear, he is [...]
March 22, 2017
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Has an MVP talent ever flown under the radar quite like Kawhi Leonard? Yes, he’s the reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year. And sure, it was him who finished as a runner-up in MVP voting last season, to Stephen Curry, who had just wrapped up one of the best individual campaigns the NBA has [...]
March 8, 2017
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George Hill’s return to the Utah Jazz next season is no longer a formality. It was assumed all along the two sides might reach an extension that prevents the underrated-turned-Jazz lifeline point gurad from hitting the open market this summer, but extension talks died ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, according to the Salt Lake Tribune‘s Tony Jones: [...]
March 1, 2017
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Kevin Durant suffered a left knee injury during the Golden State Warriors’ Tuesday night loss to the Washington Wizards. The worst was initially feared, but while he’s expected to miss some substantial time, the situation could be a lot worse. As of now, per ESPN.com’s Jeff Goodman, the Warriors expect Durant back in time for [...]
March 1, 2017
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The Sacramento Kings traded DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans for what amounts to Buddy Hield, a mid-end first-round pick, a second-round pick and filler. If general manager Vlade Divac had his way, though, he would have netted one of the league’s brightest young players in any deal he struck. Here’s what Divac said [...]
February 27, 2017
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Dejounte Murray has less than 80 minutes to his resume during his first NBA season, but don’t mistake his lack of use for an absence of faith. The San Antonio Spurs still seem to view him as a big piece of their future. Per ESPN.com’s Michael Wright: In 11 games with one start, Murray is [...]
December 27, 2016
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Shaun Livingston has spent the last three seasons with the Golden State Warriors, and with his free agency fast approaching, he isn’t ready for the ride to end. From CSN Bay Area’s Monte Poole: Though the Warriors are in no position to make a commitment beyond this season, there is no questioning the wishes of [...]
December 23, 2016
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