The NBA’s Board of Governors voted this week to make the in-game flopping penalty a permanent part of the league rules, according to a press release. The rule, which charges the offending player with a non-unsportsmanlike technical foul and gives the opposing team a free throw attempt, was adopted ahead of the 2023/24 season on a one-year trial basis and will remain in place … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Flopping, Tiebreakers, Gill, Aprons, Team USA, Durant
California Notes: Bronny, Post, Podziemski, Clippers
Following a pair of promising Summer League outings, Lakers rookie point guard Bronny James sat out the team’s Las Vegas finale, 107-81 blowout of the Bulls, writes Mark Anderson of The Associated Press/The Orange County Register. Across his last two available games, the 6’2″ USC alum notches 25 points while shooting 10-of-21 from the floor, including going a respectable … [Read more...] about California Notes: Bronny, Post, Podziemski, Clippers
Clippers’ Steve Ballmer Talks Losing Paul George, New-Look Roster
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer wasn’t thrilled to lose Paul George to the Sixers this offseason, but he was emphatic in his belief in the retooled roster when speaking to reporters on Friday, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk writes. “I love Paul,” Ballmer said. “Let’s start with Paul as a human being. Paul is a great human being, and I’ve really enjoyed my opportunity to get to know Paul’s … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Steve Ballmer Talks Losing Paul George, New-Look Roster
Jazz Waive Russell Westbrook
The Jazz have waived Russell Westbrook, the team announced in a press release. The 35-year-old point guard, who was acquired from the Clippers on Thursday, is expected to join the Nuggets after clearing waivers on Monday. Westbrook was sent to Utah as part of a sign-and-trade involving free agent guard Kris Dunn, who reached an agreement with L.A. shortly after the start of … [Read more...] about Jazz Waive Russell Westbrook
Bronny Has Best Game Of Summer League
Bronny James had his best outing in the Summer League on Wednesday as the Lakers pulled out a one-point win over Atlanta. He had 12 points and made two 3-pointers after going 0-for-15 from the beyond the arc in his first four games. “I feel like I know the right way to play. So if I go out there and play my game every game, results like that will come,” he told Baxter Holmes of … [Read more...] about Bronny Has Best Game Of Summer League