Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Celtics forward Jaylen Brown have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Leonard led the Clippers to three wins this past week while posting averages of 41.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Leonard erupted for a career-high 55 points against the … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of Week
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Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard Named NBA’s Players Of Week 10
Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard have been named the NBA's Players of Week 10. Brown averaged 32.7 points and 6.3 rebounds as the Boston Celtics went 2-1. Leonard averaged 41.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals as the Los Angeles Clippers went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard Named NBA’s Players Of Week 10
Swanson: Kawhi Leonard is hot – what could the Clippers get for him?
Kawhi Leonard was cookin’ on Sunday night. Sautéeing, barbecuing, grilling. Stone-oven, hibachi-style, Michelin Star-type stuff. ESPN crunched some numbers and determined Leonard’s 55-point career night in a game the Clippers won, 112-99 – and in which his usage was 42% – ranked as the second-best game in the NBA this season. The 34-year-old Moreno Valley legend – and Western … [Read more...] about Swanson: Kawhi Leonard is hot – what could the Clippers get for him?
Lakers have a trade-deadline subplot nobody’s talking about
The Lakers may opt against having an aggressive trade deadline for a multitude of reasons. One of them, though, could be a lack of faith in Rob Pelinka. … [Read more...] about Lakers have a trade-deadline subplot nobody’s talking about
With LeBron James turning 41, Lakers reflect on his longevity
EL SEGUNDO — Having a 41-year-old player on his roster won’t be startling for Lakers coach JJ Redick. Because as Redick sees it, even though Lakers star LeBron James didn’t officially turn 41 until Tuesday, Redick has referred to James as 41 since he had his own 41st birthday back in June. Which makes Redick qualified to speak on how many former NBA players feels once they … [Read more...] about With LeBron James turning 41, Lakers reflect on his longevity