Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook haunted his former team on Saturday, hitting a clutch three-pointer late in regulation and making several game-changing defensive plays to close out an overtime win over the Clippers, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Westbrook, who was traded and waived last summer after spending the past season and a half in L.A., delivered 15 points, eight … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Westbrook, Porter, Murray, Jokic
NBA Announces Finalists For 2024/25 Awards
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic are the three finalists for the league’s Most Valuable Player award this season, the league announced on Sunday (Twitter link). While all three players put up monster numbers, Gilgeous-Alexander is generally considered the favorite to win the award due in large part to … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Finalists For 2024/25 Awards
Lakers Extend, Promote Rob Pelinka
The Lakers have announced an extension and promotion for Rob Pelinka, who is now the team’s president of basketball operations as well as general manager, tweets Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob’s vision and leadership to do what’s best for the Lakers organization,” team governor Jeanie Buss said. “I value his partnership and professionalism … [Read more...] about Lakers Extend, Promote Rob Pelinka
Pacific Notes: Butler, Booker, Clippers, Lakers
Although six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler has never won an NBA championship, he told Sam Amick of The Athletic this week that, as the playoffs get underway, he’s thinking more about getting a fifth title for two of his Warriors teammates than getting one for himself. “Look, I’m not gonna say I’m not hungry, but I’m doing this for Steph (Curry),” Butler said. “I’m doing this for … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Butler, Booker, Clippers, Lakers
Luka Doncic Discusses Mavs’ Harrison, Conditioning Criticism, More
Roughly two-and-a-half months removed from the trade that sent him from Dallas to Los Angeles, Luka Doncic sat down with ESPN’s Malika Andrews (YouTube link) ahead of the Lakers‘ first-round playoff series with Minnesota and said he still hasn’t talked to Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison since the deal. Speaking to select Dallas-based media earlier this week for the … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Discusses Mavs’ Harrison, Conditioning Criticism, More