Kawhi Leonard is stepping away from the Los Angeles Clippers to be with family who were forced to evaluate due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Leonard recently made his season debut on Saturday after missing the first part of the season. The Clippers play at the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday and don't play again until Saturday when they host the Charlotte … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard To Be Away From Clippers To Tend To Family Impacted By L.A. Wildfires
Lakers Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith From Nets For D’Angelo Russell, Three 2nd Round Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second round picks. The Lakers are sending their second rounders in 2027, 2030 and 2031. Finney-Smith has been on the trade block for several weeks as the Nets rebuild. Finney-Smith can become a free agent this offseason as he is in Year … [Read more...] about Lakers Acquire Dorian Finney-Smith From Nets For D’Angelo Russell, Three 2nd Round Picks
Lakers Still Looking For Upgrades Before Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers swung a deal to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend. Importantly, the Lakers didn't have to give up a single first-round pick in the trade. Los Angeles is still looking for upgrades ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Rob Pelinka is still armed with two tradeable first-round picks, as well as matching salary to put into … [Read more...] about Lakers Still Looking For Upgrades Before Trade Deadline
Charles Barkley Fires Back At JJ Redick For Criticism Over How NBA Is Covered
In between games on TNT's Thursday night NBA coverage, Charles Barkley took aim at Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick. Barkley was unhappy with Redick's recent comments about how poor coverage of the NBA by its partners has hurt the game. While neither Barkley nor TNT were called out directly by Redick, the veteran analyst used those comments to get off some thoughts about … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley Fires Back At JJ Redick For Criticism Over How NBA Is Covered
Kawhi Leonard Expected To Make Season Debut On Saturday Versus Hawks
Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his Los Angeles Clippers season debut on Saturday versus the Atlanta Hawks. Leonard is officially listed as questionable for the game. Leonard underwent a procedure on his right knee during the offseason. … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Expected To Make Season Debut On Saturday Versus Hawks