It has been over a decade since Clippers guard Ben Simmons last played for Australia in an international tournament, but the former No. 1 overall pick tells Grant Afseth of RG.org that he hopes to take part in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles if he’s healthy and earns a spot on the Boomers’ roster. “That’s what I’ve always wanted — to play in the Olympics,” Simmons said. “If … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Simmons, Offseason, Trade Trends, RefMasters
Dunn, Ellis Among Impact Role Players Ineligible For All-Defense Consideration
In the wake of Tony Allen‘s jersey retirement ceremony in Memphis, John Hollinger of The Athletic revisits Allen’s six All-Defensive seasons for the Grizzlies and notes that the veteran guard wouldn’t have made All-Defense in five of those six years if the NBA’s current 65-game rule had been in place. The 65-game rule doesn’t simply require players to appear in at least 65 … [Read more...] about Dunn, Ellis Among Impact Role Players Ineligible For All-Defense Consideration
L.A. Notes: Powell, Harden, Hayes, Lakers’ Offseason
The Clippers didn’t ask much from Norman Powell as he returned to the court Sunday night, but they didn’t need a big contribution from their leading scorer in a 35-point win over Charlotte, writes Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. Playing for just the second time since the All-Star break, Powell scored seven points in 22 minutes and Carr observed that the enthusiasm he … [Read more...] about L.A. Notes: Powell, Harden, Hayes, Lakers’ Offseason
Clippers’ Norman Powell Returning From Hamstring Injury
Clippers wing Norman Powell will be available for Sunday’s game against the Hornets in Los Angeles, head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters today (Twitter link via Justin Russo). Powell missed five games due to a left knee injury coming out of the All-Star break, then returned to action on March 2. However, he played just nine minutes in that contest before exiting due to a right … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Norman Powell Returning From Hamstring Injury
LeBron James Expected To Miss At Least Another Week
Lakers star LeBron James is expected to remain sidelined for at least one more week as he continues to recover from a left groin strain, ESPN’s Shams Charania said today during an appearance on NBA Countdown (Twitter video link). Charania first reported last Sunday that James’ groin ailment was expected to keep him on the shelf for a minimum of one-to-two weeks, so his latest … [Read more...] about LeBron James Expected To Miss At Least Another Week