While the Sixers are disappointed by how quickly their playoff run ended this spring, there are reasons for optimism going forward. For one, guard Tyrese Maxey showed this season that he’s an impact player capable of becoming a legitimate second star alongside center Joel Embiid, according to Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Tim Bontemps of ESPN. “He was amazing … [Read more...] about Sixers Rumors: Maxey, Reed, Offseason Targets, Harris, Hield, Oubre
L.A. Notes: Ham, LeBron, Pelinka, Harden, Ballmer, George
There were signs throughout the season that head coach Darvin Ham was going to take the fall if the Lakers couldn’t make another long playoff run, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Ham was officially fired on Friday after L.A. was dispatched by Denver in five games, but it had been clear that move was coming for a long time, Shelburne adds. Sources tell Shelburne that LeBron … [Read more...] about L.A. Notes: Ham, LeBron, Pelinka, Harden, Ballmer, George
Clippers Notes: George, Harden, Westbrook, Lue, Tucker, More
Even with a disappointing finish in the first round of the playoffs, the Clippers are expected to make a strong push to bring back both Paul George (player option) and James Harden (unrestricted free agent) this offseason, Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic write. Despite failing to advance past the first round since 2021, owner Steve Ballmer still has faith in this … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: George, Harden, Westbrook, Lue, Tucker, More
Western Notes: Kyrie, Lakers, Hardaway, Mann, Adelman, Warriors
Asked after Game 5 of the Mavericks‘ first-round playoff series whether he considered joining the Lakers and reuniting with former teammate LeBron James when he reached free agency last offseason, Kyrie Irving smiled and said that “everything was considered,” according to Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports. “He’s a great friend of mine, a great brother of mine,” Irving told Rohlin. … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Kyrie, Lakers, Hardaway, Mann, Adelman, Warriors
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 6 On Friday
Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has already been ruled out for L.A.’s must-win Game 6 contest against the Mavericks on Friday, the team has announced. The 6’7″ swingman is dealing with right knee inflammation that has limited him to just two games this series. Injuries have now waylaid him for four straight postseasons, if one counts the 2022 play-in tournament during … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 6 On Friday