Kawhi Leonard delivered a dominant 39-point performance to lead the LA Clippers to a crucial 105-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, marking a return to health after years of injury struggles. Leonard shot 15-for-19 from the field and either scored or assisted on 51 of the Clippers' 105 points (49%). Leonard's … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard: I’m Just Happy That I’m Able To Move
JJ Redick Says Lakers Had Best Practice ‘In Months’ On Monday
JJ Redick said that the Los Angeles Lakers had the "best practice we've had in months" on Monday as the team prepares for Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. "We probably could have done a few more scrimmages," added Redick about how the Lakers prepared for the series. The Lakers lost 117-95 on Saturday for Game 1. Redick said that the Lakers focused on offensive … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Says Lakers Had Best Practice ‘In Months’ On Monday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Privately Said ‘Paul George Is Not Better Than Me” After 2019 Trade
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise to MVP frontrunner with the Oklahoma City Thunder has vindicated a bold prediction he made early in his career, according to Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder. When Gilgeous-Alexander arrived in Oklahoma City in 2019 as part of the Paul George trade package from the Los Angeles Clippers, the then-second-year guard made a striking claim to his … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Privately Said ‘Paul George Is Not Better Than Me” After 2019 Trade
JJ Redick: Lakers Weren’t ‘Physically Ready’ For Wolves In Game 1
The Minnesota Timberwolves recorded a comfortable 117-95 Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Wolves' physical style appeared to catch the Lakers off-guard. "It's not to say our guys weren't ready to withstand a playoff-level basketball game. ... I'm not sure physically we were ready," JJ Redick said. "And really when [the Wolves] started playing with a lot of thrust and … [Read more...] about JJ Redick: Lakers Weren’t ‘Physically Ready’ For Wolves In Game 1
Rob Pelinka, Lakers Agree To Contract Extension
The Los Angeles Lakers and Rob Pelinka have agreed to a contract extension. Along with the extension, Pelinka will also have the new title of president of basketball options. The Lakers hired Pelinka as general manager in 2017 along with Magic Johnson. Johnson left the Lakers in 2019 with Pelinka then assuming duties as top decision-maker. "For eight seasons, I have relied on … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka, Lakers Agree To Contract Extension