The friction between Nico Harrison and his front office against Luka Doncic's camp factored into the decision made by the Dallas Mavericks to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. One of the first fractures came when Harrison fired Casey Smith, who joined the Mavericks in 2004 as head athletic trainer and eventually became the team's director of health and … [Read more...] about Nico Harrison’s Friction With Luka Doncic’s Camp Contributed To Mavs’ Trade Decision
Nico Harrison: I Knew Luka Doncic Was Important To Mavs’ Fans, I Didn’t Quite Know To What Level
Nico Harrison had a publicly televised press conference on Monday one week after conducting a limited roundtable with select media members last week. The Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention on Friday by the Memphis Grizzlies. Harrison continues to receive widespread criticism for his decision to trade away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Harrison … [Read more...] about Nico Harrison: I Knew Luka Doncic Was Important To Mavs’ Fans, I Didn’t Quite Know To What Level
Kawhi Leonard: I’m Just Happy That I’m Able To Move
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