The Clippers‘ replacement for Paul George appears to be Norman Powell through the early part of the 2024/25 season, The Athletic’s Law Murray writes. In a recent win over George’s Sixers, Powell hit six threes en route to 26 points. Having never averaged more than 19.0 points per game in a season entering 2024/25, Powell is putting up 25.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Powell, Russell, Lakers, Durant, Huerter
Lineup Change May Be Temporary; Bronny James Gets Support In G League Debut
Lakers coach J.J. Redick considers his starting lineup to be “fluid,” per Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, so any changes like Friday’s move to replace D’Angelo Russell with Cam Reddish may not be permanent. Reddish put up modest stats with three points and five rebounds, but he impacted the game on defense, particularly in his matchups with Paul George. “Every team … [Read more...] about Lineup Change May Be Temporary; Bronny James Gets Support In G League Debut
Western Notes: Adams, Whitmore, Lakers, Thunder
After missing all of last season due to knee surgery, Steven Adams has been active for just four of the Rockets‘ first nine games this season, including his return to Oklahoma City on Friday. The veteran center is fully on board with not playing every game, recognizing that his recovery from last year’s surgery is an ongoing process that needs to be handled carefully, writes … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Adams, Whitmore, Lakers, Thunder
Clippers Notes: George, Offseason, Kuminga, Bamba
According to team owner Steve Ballmer, the Clippers wanted to retain Paul George over the summer and “made him a big offer,” writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. But with the Clippers unwilling to add a no-trade clause or a fourth year to the three-year offer they put on the table for George, the star forward considered other options and L.A. began envisioning life without him. “I … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: George, Offseason, Kuminga, Bamba
Redick Praises LeBron, Rips Rest Of Team’s Effort
While Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised LeBron James‘ performance following Wednesday’s 131-114 loss in Memphis, he was critical of the rest of the team’s effort, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James scored a game-high 39 points on 15-of-24 shooting, to go along with seven rebounds and six assists. Starting point guard D’Angelo Russell, who has opened the season in a shooting … [Read more...] about Redick Praises LeBron, Rips Rest Of Team’s Effort