Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard's availability for Team USA for the Olympics was up in the air due to the right knee injury he suffered during the playoffs. Leonard put those concerns to rest and said his knee has improved enough for him to play this summer. "Yeah. But I took the time, and I was able to turn around over the last two weeks," Leonard said. "So, I'm out … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Says His Knee Is ‘Good’, Declines To Comment On Paul George Leaving Clippers
Lakers Plan To Have Bronny James Share Court With LeBron James In First Week Of Season
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to have Bronny James largely play in the G League this season, though he will likely share the court with his father, LeBron James, at some point early in the season. "What the Lakers' expectations are is he will largely be a G League player, like almost any 19-year-old player coming into the league drafted in the second round," said Adrian … [Read more...] about Lakers Plan To Have Bronny James Share Court With LeBron James In First Week Of Season
Daniel Theis, Pelicans Agree To One-Year, $3M Deal
Daniel Theis has agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year, $3 million deal. Theis finished last season with the Los Angeles Clippers following his trade from the Indiana Pacers. In 69 games with the Clippers, Theis averaged 6.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.9 minutes. The Pelicans entered the offseason with a need at center as they had anticipated … [Read more...] about Daniel Theis, Pelicans Agree To One-Year, $3M Deal
Lakers Hire Greg St. Jean As Assistant Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers hired Greg St. Jean as an assistant coach on J.J. Redick's staff, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. St. Jean, who was part of Frank Vogel's 2020 title-winning staff, was most recently with the Mavs and Suns. St. Jean joins Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks on Redick's staff. … [Read more...] about Lakers Hire Greg St. Jean As Assistant Coach
Kawhi Leonard Out For Olympics, Derrick White To Take Roster Spot On Team USA
Kawhi Leonard will not play for the United States in the Olympics and will be replaced by Derrick White. The statement from USA Basketball suggested that the decision was made by the Los Angeles Clippers and the national team. Leonard has not completed a season for the Clippers since 2020 and there were concerns he would be limited for the United States in the Olympics, or it … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Out For Olympics, Derrick White To Take Roster Spot On Team USA