Not long ago, the LA Clippers dismissed one of their young, score-first wings, and he ended up overseas shortly after, where he is struggling to prove himself. … [Read more...] about Clippers vindicated for release of score-first wing following overseas struggles
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Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Just Competing’ With Suns’ Dillon Brooks
Whenever Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks are on the court together, you can bet there will be some chippiness. That was again the case on Sunday night when their two teams squared off and James and the Lakers ultimately came away with a close victory. It did not take long for Brooks and James to start jawing at each other in the first … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Just Competing’ With Suns’ Dillon Brooks
Lakers Looking For 3-And-D Upgrades In Trade Market
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to trade for a 3-and-D player, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. JJ Redick pointed out the team's lack of point-of-attack defenders following their 132-119 loss to the Spurs in the NBA Cup. "I think being able to contain the basketball is probably the most difficult thing for our team right now," said Redick. The Lakers have … [Read more...] about Lakers Looking For 3-And-D Upgrades In Trade Market
Lakers Notes: Vanderbilt, Reaves, Smart, Buss Brothers
The Lakers‘ success has helped to mask their defensive deficiencies, but they’ve been a concern all season long, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Even though L.A. is off to a 17-7 start, the team ranks 18th in the league in points surrendered at 116.8 per game, 22nd in opponents’ field goal percentage at 48.1% and 27th in opponents’ … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Vanderbilt, Reaves, Smart, Buss Brothers
Chris Paul Open To Playing For More Teams Than Over The Summer
Chris Paul's time with the LA Clippers is nearing an end. Paul is now trade-eligible, and the Clippers are expected to look for a deal for the veteran point guard. This past offseason, Paul was focused on playing for teams on the west coast near his family in Los Angeles. Now, Paul is reportedly open to playing for more teams than he was when he signed with the Clippers. Paul … [Read more...] about Chris Paul Open To Playing For More Teams Than Over The Summer