With 50 points and a memorable win, Jaylen Brown went toe-to-toe with Kawhi Leonard and won in a way that looked eerily similar to the two-time champions prime. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown gave Kawhi Leonard vivid flashbacks of generational prime
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Lakers Notes: Habits, LaRavia, Ayton, Hachimura, Vincent, Luka
The Lakers went 5-7 during the month of December. More disturbing than their record was the fact that they repeatedly displayed poor habits that frequently frustrated head coach JJ Redick, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic. While most of Los Angeles’ issues show up on the defensive end, there have been several instances in which the team has simply lacked the “energy, effort and … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Habits, LaRavia, Ayton, Hachimura, Vincent, Luka
Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record during the week of December 29 to January 4. This the first time Avdija has earned Player … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
Derrick Jones Jr. Out With Grade 2 MCL Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6 Weeks
Derrick Jones Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain on Sunday, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Jones will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Jones was four games into his return from another MCL sprain in the same knee. He missed over one month with that previous injury. Jones is averaging 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 17 games. … [Read more...] about Derrick Jones Jr. Out With Grade 2 MCL Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6 Weeks
WOULD YOU GIVE UP A FIRST ROUND PICK FOR MARSHALL AND GAFFORD?
WOULD YOU GIVE UP A FIRST ROUND PICKFOR MARSHALL AND GAFFORD?This is the kind of trade that I think makes sense although it does cost the Lakers a first round pick.Lakers would like to keep pick to go after Walker Kessler next summer when they could give the Jazz four first… https://t.co/2LfkpmzW26 pic.twitter.com/TUpIH4Ai2e— LakerTom (@LakerTom) January 5, 2026 … [Read more...] about WOULD YOU GIVE UP A FIRST ROUND PICK FOR MARSHALL AND GAFFORD?