The Clippers lost on Thursday night, which isn’t big news anymore, not after losing 10 of their past 11 games in less than a month. Their season-high 28 turnovers were noteworthy and perhaps so was James Harden’s absence because of a calf injury, but not the Clippers’ 122-101 result against the league’s best team. It was their fifth lopsided loss over the past 26 days, this one … [Read more...] about Clippers host Lakers looking to shake 5-game slump
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Pacific Notes: Brooks, LeBron, Maluach, Harden
The Suns were a +12 when Dillon Brooks was on the floor in Sunday’s game vs. the Lakers, but were without him in the decisive final seconds of the fourth quarter after he received his second technical foul and was ejected from the game. It was his first ejection since joining the Suns and was a reminder of an important lesson, writes Doug Haller of The Athletic. “How to stay in … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Brooks, LeBron, Maluach, Harden
Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value
Within a look at potential Lakers trade targets, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports that league sources believe the current asking price for Kings guard Keon Ellis is a protected first-round pick. Ellis, who will turn 26 next month, has a reputation as a solid defender, is a career 41.8% three-point shooter, and is earning just $2.3MM in 2025/26, making him an appealing option … [Read more...] about Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value
How Does Luka Doncic Stack Up Against Other MVP Favorites?
As per NBA.com’s Kia MVP ladder, there are 10 players in the league right now deserving of lifting up the coveted trophy by the end of the season. Amongst them are some household names, such as Nikola Jokic snagging the number 1 spot, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holding down number 2, and Jaylen Brown at number 5, all of whom are star players having amazing seasons. Young, up and … [Read more...] about How Does Luka Doncic Stack Up Against Other MVP Favorites?
Insider: East Wing Could Be ‘Viable Backup Plan’ for Lakers
The Lakers’ list of potential trade targets continues to grow, with a recent report linking them to a familiar face. Insider: East Wing Could Be ‘Viable Backup Plan’ for Lakers Former Top-5 Pick Worth Monitoring for LA In a Thursday night post on X, Forbes NBA insider Evan Sidery wrote that Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter is a “trade target to monitor” for the … [Read more...] about Insider: East Wing Could Be ‘Viable Backup Plan’ for Lakers