Russell Westbrook was not pleased about being placed on the bench for the LA Clippers following the acquisition of James Harden. Clippers front office executive Lawrence Frank had to persuade Westbrook to embrace the sixth-man role for LA. Westbrook holds a $4 million player option for the upcoming season. It is likely that the seasoned…
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner made all 11 of his free throw attempts, the most without missing in a playoff game in franchise history, during Friday night’s 103-96 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference first-round series. Tracy McGrady set the previous mark with nine straight free throws at Milwaukee on…
Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter Paul George is expected to decline his $48.8 million player option for next season with the LA Clippers. While it was initially anticipated that George would sign an extension after Kawhi Leonard’s deal, talks have stalled. George may explore free agency, with the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers showing interest. The Clippers…
Dallas Mavericks reserve big man Maxi Kleber has suffered a full dislocation of the AC joint in his right shoulder. Kleber is expected to miss a significant period of time, and potentially the remainder of the postseason. Kleber played a big part in the Mavericks six-game victory over the LA Clippers in the first round…
Rap artist Fat Joe believes 2024 All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is on the verge of becoming the greatest New York Knicks player in franchise history. “[Jalen’s] so close to being the greatest Knick ever,” the rap legend told Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” TV show on FS1, while also adding, “So close, and in such…
Photo: Chicago Bulls/Twitter Despite his absence from the court since January 2022 due to injury, point guard Lonzo Ball has opted to exercise his $21.4 million player option with the Chicago Bulls for the 2024-2025 season. The decision comes amidst uncertainty regarding his return to play. Ball, who signed a four-year, $80 million contract with…
Lonzo Ball has picked up his $21.4 million player option with the Chicago Bulls for the 24-25 season. Ball hasn’t played since January 2022 and it is uncertain if he will play again. Ball signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Bulls during the 2021 offseason.
The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to pursue a contract extension with coach Ty Lue that will prevent him from entering the final year of his current deal in 2025-26, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lue was named as a target in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ coaching search on Friday after the organization fired Darvin…
Photo: Orlando Magic/X Here’s Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley sharing a cool moment he saw between Cole Anthony & Jalen Suggs that exemplified the group’s togetherness after last night’s 103-96 Eastern Conference First Round Game 6 home playoff win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (series tied 3-3). (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “We’ve talked extensively about…
Recapping two key moments from the NBA Playoffs on Friday, May 3, 2024.
