As the Lakers regroup from a miserable 2021/22 season, Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer wonders if aging superstar forward LeBron James would benefit from taking a page out of Kevin Durant‘s book and requesting a trade away from Los Angeles on his current expiring deal. O’Connor writes that, if the Lakers are unable to trade for James’s old running mate Kyrie Irving, the team could … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: James, Spencer, Kings, Jones
Warriors To Host Lakers On Opening Night
The Warriors will open their title defense season by hosting the Lakers on the first night of the 2022/23 campaign, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). As Charania notes, Golden State will also give championship rings to those who were with the team last season. The ring ceremony and game are scheduled to be televised by TNT. The Warriors are coming off … [Read more...] about Warriors To Host Lakers On Opening Night
Norman Powell Eager To Settle Down With Clippers
Clippers swingman Norman Powell isn’t worried about blending his talents with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, as he told Law Murray of The Athletic. Powell projects as a sixth man in Los Angeles, backing up Leonard, George, and Nicolas Batum to varying degrees. “This what I’ve been doing my whole career,” Powell said. “I know what the team needs. I’ve played with Kawhi before … [Read more...] about Norman Powell Eager To Settle Down With Clippers
And-Ones: Wood, O’Quinn, Extensions, Offseason Rankings
Christian Wood should thrive with Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, Stephen Noh of the Sporting News writes. Noh, who examines how Wood will blend his talents with the Dallas superstar, also takes a closer look at how Donte DiVincenzo (Warriors), Bruce Brown (Nuggets) and De’Anthony Melton (Sixers) could benefit after a change of scenery. We have more from around the basketball … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Wood, O’Quinn, Extensions, Offseason Rankings
Pacific Notes: Kings, Suns, Saric, LeBron
In taking stock of the Kings‘ entire 2022/23 roster, Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee finds some reasons for optimism. Biderman cites the two-way upside and on-court fit of starry rookie Keegan Murray, the Summer League MVP and No. 4 overall draft pick this year, as a key part of his sunny outlook for Sacramento this season. Biderman notes that star point guard De’Aaron Fox … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kings, Suns, Saric, LeBron