The Los Angeles Lakers play their first back-to-back set of games this weekend. The Lakers beat the Suns at home on Friday, then host the Kings on Saturday night. Veteran forward LeBron James said he plans to play both ends of the back-to-back, but added that he plans to play even more. "Yeah. I plan on playing every game. We'll see what happens. You never know. We'll see what … [Read more...] about LeBron James Plans To Play In Every Game This Season
Bronny James To Begin Playing In G League After Lakers’ Road Trip
Bronny James will begin to shuttle between the Los Angeles Lakers and their G League affiliate following the team's upcoming road trip from October 28th until November 6th. One of the games includes a visit at the Cleveland Cavaliers where Bronny was born in October 2004. G League training camps begin on November 7th. James was the 55th overall pick in the draft and players … [Read more...] about Bronny James To Begin Playing In G League After Lakers’ Road Trip
Clippers Grant PJ Tucker Permission To Seek Trade
The Los Angeles Clippers have granted permission to PJ Tucker's agent, Andre Buck, to speak with rival teams about a potential trade, sources tell Chris Haynes. Tucker remains away from the Clippers as the two sides seek a resolution to his situation. Tucker, who was largely out of the Clippers lineup following a trade from the Sixers, exercised his $11.5 million player option … [Read more...] about Clippers Grant PJ Tucker Permission To Seek Trade
Opening Night Doubleheader Averages 2.95M Viewers On TNT
The NBA's opening night doubleheader on Tuesday averaged a 1.6 rating with 2.95 million viewers on TNT. The viewership is up 6% from last year. The Celtics-Knicks game averaged 3.01 million viewers, with the Timberwolves-Lakers averaging 2.91 million viewers. The Celtics-Knicks game was the most-viewed early window game on opening night since 2017. … [Read more...] about Opening Night Doubleheader Averages 2.95M Viewers On TNT
Former Staffer Sues Clippers Alleging Wrongful Termination Over Kawhi Leonard Health Concerns
Randy Shelton, a former strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Clippers has sued the franchise and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, alleging wrongful termination in part for raising concerns about the management of Kawhi Leonard's health and injuries. Shelton joined the Clippers on July 1, 2019 after serving in a similar role at San Diego where he … [Read more...] about Former Staffer Sues Clippers Alleging Wrongful Termination Over Kawhi Leonard Health Concerns