Lakers coach J.J. Redick pushed back on the notion that the Lakers lost Game 4 of their series against Minnesota because he didn’t make any substitutions in the second half. “Our two best players missed layups at the rim,” Redick said, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “I don’t think they missed layups because they were tired.” Redick also gave his reasoning for the shorter rotation … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Redick, Reaves, Podziemski, Suns, Nash
LeBron James Expresses Uncertainty About Future
In the wake of a Game 5 loss to Minnesota on Wednesday night that brought the Lakers‘ season to an end, star forward LeBron James expressed uncertainty when asked about his future and how much longer he plans to continue playing, as Dave McMenamin of ESPN relays. “I don’t know,” James said. “I don’t have an answer to that. Something I’ll sit down with my family, my wife and my … [Read more...] about LeBron James Expresses Uncertainty About Future
LeBron James Suffered MCL Sprain In Game 5 Loss
LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during the Lakers‘ series-ending loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, a league source tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed the extent of the damage. The injury occurred in a collision with Donte DiVincenzo midway through the fourth quarter of Game 5 (Twitter video link from Wolves … [Read more...] about LeBron James Suffered MCL Sprain In Game 5 Loss
Thunder’s Sam Presti Named Executive Of The Year
Sam Presti, the Thunder‘s executive vice president of basketball operations and general manager, has been named the NBA’s Executive of the Year for 2024/25, the league announced today (via Twitter). It’s the first time that Presti, who has run the Thunder’s front office since 2007, has earned the honor. Presti, who built the Thunder around a young core led by Shai … [Read more...] about Thunder’s Sam Presti Named Executive Of The Year
Clippers To Continue To Build Around Leonard, Harden
Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank says that retaining James Harden is the front office’s “first priority” this offseason, according to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Harden has a $36.3MM option on his contract for next season. He must decide whether to pick it up before the free agent period begins. If he doesn’t, Frank will look to re-sign … [Read more...] about Clippers To Continue To Build Around Leonard, Harden