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Remembering Gigi Bryant (2006-2020)
Her story is for all to read.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo opens up about the risk of playing through his knee injury in the NBA Finals.
"What basically happened is that if my leg had hyperextended one more time, I was done.”
Exclusive with
@sam_amick
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Clippers' chemistry issues? Sources say some players have struggled with the organization’s preferential treatment that's afforded to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
👀👇
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There might be no nastier move in basketball than the Shammgod.
Remember when Russell Westbrook pulled this off?
🎥
@NBA
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The Boston Celtics are 22-3 in their last 25 games, beating 14 playoff teams throughout that span.
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Like mother, like son.
Jaden Ivey rocking his mom Niele’s Detroit Shock WNBA jersey to tonight’s game.
📸
@DetroitPistons
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For Jerry West, the final straw with the Lakers came when they repealed the lifetime season tickets he said the late Dr. Buss had promised him.
“It was a cold phone text to my wife.”
Exclusive with
@sam_amick
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Malik Monk is open to accepting less money to return to the Lakers, he told
@jovanbuha
in an exclusive interview.
"They might not be able to pay me as much as I want, but I could be here and be way more comfortable as a Laker."
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Since becoming the Heat head coach in 2008, Erik Spoelstra has won 20 playoff series.
20 series wins in 14 seasons.
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Trae Young, Quavo are among those in attendance for Klutch Sports‘ Pro Day for Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey in LA.
(H/T
@ShamsCharania
)
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Bobby Portis had larger offers from other teams but remained in Milwaukee.
Why?
"Being here the last two years, on and off the court, changed me."
Exclusive with
@eric_nehm
:
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When Kevin Durant tore his Achilles, he received an encouraging text from Kobe Bryant, who tore his in 2013.
The message? "Don’t be a f—ing crybaby. It's going to be all right."
Now Durant, The Achilles Whisperer, is passing it on.
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Kevon Looney just played his 100th game of the season.
“Along with that durability, he’s surging the deeper the season advances.”
@anthonyVslater
on Game 2:
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BREAKING: Jimmy Butler will sign max contract with the Heat, sources tell
@ShamsCharania
.
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Asked to identify the proudest of his 17 NBA seasons, Chris Paul struggles at first.
But
@CP3
eventually lands on his year with the Thunder.
“That year I played in Oklahoma City is something I’ll never forget.”
Exclusive with
@anthonyVslater
:
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In the same week, the
@cavs
took down the top team in both the East (Celtics) and West (Timberwolves).
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Not once, but twice. Nobody did buzzer beaters like Kobe.
Happy birthday, Mamba.
🎥
@Lakers
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Steph Curry’s message to Klay Thompson?
There’s no pressure.
“He knows April, May and June is what it’s all about. I can’t wait to see it.”
Exclusive with
@ShamsCharania
:
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The Mavericks prioritized Josh Green to not being included in the Kyrie Irving trade despite Brooklyn’s strong interest in him, sources tell
@tim_cato
.
Dallas also made sure to hold onto rookie Jaden Hardy.
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Jaylen Brown’s camp and the Celtics are starting to make progress on a contract extension, sources tell
@JaredWeissNBA
.
The two sides are likely moving closer to an agreement over the coming week.
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Yuta Watanabe has agreed to a deal with the Suns, sources tell
@ShamsCharania
.
Watanabe reunites with former Nets teammate Kevin Durant in Phoenix.
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Max Christie appears to be the Lakers scouting department’s latest overlooked gem,
@jovanbuha
writes.
The second-rounder is shooting an elite 43.9 percent on 3s and often defending the opponent’s best backcourt scorer.
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Kevon Looney will return as the Warriors’ starting center, according to Steve Kerr.
“There was a real fear that we’d lose him. To get him back is massive for our team.”
Exclusive with
@anthonyVslater
:
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Jalen Green since the All-Star break:
◽️ 20.3 PPG
◽️ 4.5 RPG
◽️ 47% FG
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What's the ceiling for this Indiana Pacers team in 2023-24?
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is on pace to be the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to average at least 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
And the Bucks have the best record in the NBA at 46-17.
@talkhoops
has a question regarding his MVP candidacy:
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The Knicks are 3-0 since trading for OG Anunoby, with wins against the Wolves, Bulls and 76ers.
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Steph Curry on the Jordan Poole aspect of the Warriors’ trade for Chris Paul:
“You hate losing JP. … But, you know, we’re trying to win next year and CP can help us do that.”
More via
@anthonyVslater
:
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The Jordan Poole who Steph Curry sees reminds him of his second-year self.
And the 22-year-old isn’t passing up any opportunity to learn from an all-time great.
Exclusive with
@anthonyVslater
&
@ThompsonScribe
:
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The Timberwolves’ priority has shifted heading into this summer and beyond.
Whatever decisions are made, the focus starts with Anthony Edwards.
✍️
@JonKrawczynski
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In the Warriors’ season-opening win, Steph Curry made a pact with Jordan Poole.
It was one of the all-time greats declaring Poole worthy to ride with him on this journey.
They are in this together.
✍️
@ThompsonScribe
📚
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Before Andre Iguodala made his decision to return to the Warriors, Donte DiVincenzo talked to the veteran.
“Bro, I know it’s not going to mean much, but it’d mean the f—ing world to me if you come back.”
Exclusive with
@anthonyVslater
:
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The Warriors win Game 6 103-90 and the 2022 NBA Finals 4-2.
◻️ Curry: 34 PTS, 6 3-PT
◻️ Wiggins: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
◻️ Green: 12 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST
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There is a strong sense that Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. will both be back in time for the playoffs, sources tell
@sam_amick
.
But Nikola Jokić isn’t thinking that far ahead.
“I’m just trying to win every game possible — every game.”
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Malik Monk since entering the Lakers' starting five:
◽️ 25 PTS, 50% FG, 3 threes vs. HOU
◽️ 15 PTS, 66.7% FG, 2 threes vs. MEM
◽️ 18 PTS, 54.5% FG, 2 threes vs. POR
◽️ 22 PTS, 57.1% FG, 4 threes vs. MIN
◽️ 24 PTS, 53.3% FG, 6 threes vs. SAC
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TyTy Washington’s mom is in kidney failure and hasn’t seen him play in two months.
This morning, she got the green light from her doctor to travel.
And she’s on her way to Indianapolis.
Exclusive with
@KyleTucker_ATH
:
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"Even today, you can’t think of Utah Jazz basketball without thinking of Jerry Sloan."
Remembering Jerry Sloan: 1942-2020 🔓
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Steph Curry would not be happy if the Warriors lost Draymond Green because the team didn’t want to pay him, sources tell
@ThompsonScribe
and
@anthonyVslater
.
Curry has a desire for Green and Klay Thompson to be with him for the length of his stay.
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Markelle Fultz in his first game in 14 months:
◽️ 10 PTS
◽️ 6 AST
◽️ 5/7 FG
◽️ 16 MIN
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Austin Reaves has been in Los Angeles doing three-a-day sessions of lifting, working out and then returning at night to shoot since mid-May.
“As a matter of fact, (the Lakers) told him to take a week off.”
Reaves wasn’t having it.
✍️
@jovanbuha
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Developing - Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort is on track to win the bid to become the NBA’s playing site to resume the 2019-20 season, with hope emerging of games tipping off by mid-July.
Details from
@ShamsCharania
&
@sam_amick
⤵️
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In 2020 and 2021, the Warriors used three lottery picks on three teenagers.
“A lot of stars would’ve said, ‘No, you have to trade all these young assets for a star.’”
Steph Curry didn’t, and he’s back in the NBA Finals.
Exclusive with
@anthonyVslater
:
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"I’m angry. I’m afraid. And I’m in pain. ... As I tell my players, I’m not calling you out, I’m calling you up."
✍️ An open letter from
@Suns
head coach Monty Williams ⤵️
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Austin Reaves is expected to draw potential offer sheets from several teams with cap space this summer, sources tell
@jovanbuha
.
They can offer a contract up to four years and a projected $98.7 million, but the Lakers can match.
And they intend to.
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Steve Kerr discusses Andrew Wiggins’ absence from the Warriors:
“He’s fine; he’s healthy and he’s working out. But he has to have the space to do what he needs for his family, and we’re supporting that.”
More in a conversation with
@timkawakami
:
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“In 25 years, when everyone ranks players once again for the league’s centennial, Michael Jordan will still be No. 1.”
Agree with
@jon_greenberg
?
📚
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JUST IN - The Jazz are pulling Mike Conley Jr. from the starting five and will move Royce O'Neale into Conley's place.
Details from NBA Insider
@ShamsCharania
&
@Tjonesonthenba
⤵️
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After parting ways with Stephen Silas, the Rockets have several candidates in mind to become their next head coach, including:
◽️ Nick Nurse
◽️ Frank Vogel
◽️ Kenny Atkinson
◽️ Ime Udoka
More, from
@KellyIko
,
@ShamsCharania
and
@Sam_Amick
:
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Jrue Holiday is expected to be among the 12 members of Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Olympics, sources tell
@ShamsCharania
and
@joevardon
.
Team officials have valued Holiday’s two-way ability, point-of-attack defense and dynamic playmaking.
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Nikola Jokić can be so demoralizing.
It takes a certain mentality to weather and keep coming for more.
Bam Adebayo is here because of this mindset,
@ThompsonScribe
writes.
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Steph Curry changed his profile photo on Twitter to Klay Thompson 😂
@StephenCurry30
|
@KlayThompson
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Jaylen Brown has now scored 20+ points in 16 straight games, the longest such streak of his career.
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Ausar Thompson was born one minute after Amen.
“He's the older brother, but I'm the big brother.”
The projected top-10 picks sat down for a wide-ranging interview with
@ShamsCharania
⤵️
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@warriors
🤝
@BamBam1A
A partnership with the K-pop megastar helped pave the way for Andrew Wiggins’ All-Star starter selection.
But credit Wiggins’ on-court improvement and the team’s PR campaign for finishing the job,
@anthonyVslater
writes.
📚
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Why was Aaron Gordon the Nuggets’ missing piece?
Because he sacrificed his pursuit of stardom in exchange for something bigger.
This NBA Finals feels like the fulfillment of a purpose, a reward for his humility in embracing his role.
✍️
@ThompsonScribe
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After he was cut by the Warriors, Avery Bradley booked a flight to Miami that included a layover in Los Angeles.
Then the Lakers claimed him.
“C’mon man, can’t make that stuff up. Just like this is where I was supposed to be.”
Exclusive with
@billoram
:
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Steph Curry, graduate 🎓
Curry received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology from Davidson College after completing his final semester this spring.
H/T
@warriors
|
@StephenCurry30
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Yuta Watanabe had a breakout year in Brooklyn, shooting 44.4 percent from 3, but the Nets’ crowd at the forward position makes it seem unlikely he’s back.
One obvious place to look for him on a minimum deal would be Phoenix,
@johnhollinger
writes.
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PAOLO BANCHERO IS FEELING IT EARLY 🔥
Banchero is up to eight first quarter points on 3/3 shooting.
🎥
@NBATV
|
@Pp_doesit
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The current 1-seed in the Eastern Conference:
The Boston Celtics
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“Besides Luka Dončić, who is your favorite current Mavericks player?”
More than 2,500 fans responded to
@tim_cato
’s survey, and declared an overwhelming winner.
Dorian Finney-Smith.
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Juliana Carlos, one of the people ejected, said on Instagram that her husband, Chris Carlos, was cursed out by LeBron James.
@TheAthletic
reviewed courtside video from Carlos and others; the only comment audible from James is him saying "Ol’ steroid ass."
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The Pistons could have chased Jalen Brunson, Deandre Ayton or Miles Bridges.
Instead, they’re spending another year accumulating assets and truly rebuilding.
@johnhollinger
applauds Detroit’s patience:
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Max Christie’s ascension has been the story of summer league for the Lakers.
But Christie wants more, he tells
@jovanbuha
.
“I can’t say that I think I’m a rotation player after a few games because it’s summer league. I still have a lot to prove.”
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Dorian Finney-Smith honestly might end up getting his jersey retired by the Mavericks,
@tim_cato
writes.
“He’s that good, that likable and far too irreplaceable to be traded before his extended contract expires in 2026.”
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Gregg Popovich lost in the Play-In, but his influence is all over these playoffs:
▫️Steve Kerr (player)
▫️Ime Udoka (player, assistant)
▫️Monty Williams (player)
▫️Doc Rivers (player)
▫️Mike Budenholzer (assistant)
▫️Taylor Jenkins (Spurs G League coach)
H/T
@DonHarris4
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Kawhi Leonard doesn't say much, but those who knew him best during his two years at San Diego State had plenty to say.
@JaysonJenks
has a story for
@TheAthleticInk
about his college days, during which the Aztecs went 59-12 and made the NCAA Tournament.
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All indications, both publicly and privately, point to the Lakers planning to re-sign RFAs Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura and UFA D’Angelo Russell.
They are also expected to try to retain UFAs Dennis Schröder and Lonnie Walker IV.
✍️
@jovanbuha
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Jeff Green spent his first NBA season with the Seattle SuperSonics (2007-08).
15 years later, he’s celebrating his Denver Nuggets championship sporting a Sonics hat at the parade.
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The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat are currently in first place in their respective conferences.
Neither team has an All-Star starter this year.
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These aren’t your Grit and Grind Grizzlies.
In Memphis, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are leading a a team defined by its flash and fury.
“They talk the most s--- in the league.”
Exclusive with
@MikeVorkunov
:
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The Thunder are the first team in NBA history to have all of their points in a playoff game come from players 25 or younger.
H/T
@OptaSTATS
|
#NBAPlayoffs
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Kevin Durant in Game 2:
◽️ 27 PTS
◽️ 5 AST
◽️ 23% FG
◽️ 0/10 FG in the second half
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Jordan Poole hasn’t spoken publicly since the incident with Draymond Green.
The sense is that Poole’s first media appearance will come next week when he signs his new deal,
@timkawakami
writes.
“It will be symbolic and it will be powerful.”
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PJ Tucker sends a farewell message to the Miami Heat.
Jimmy Butler chimed in too 😅
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All indications are that the Lakers are Kyrie Irving’s top destination if he leaves Brooklyn, whether it’s via a trade or in free agency next summer,
@jovanbuha
writes.
More:
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Sources tell
@ShamsCharania
Damian Lillard is working towards a four-year, $196 million super maximum contract extension with the Trail Blazers.
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The Celtics have indicated to rival teams that they want to build around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown — and have no interest to split up them up right now, sources tell
@ShamsCharania
.
Boston appears open for business around other players.
More:
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In Game 4, Klay Thompson only needed four dribbles to score 32 points.
This wasn’t a sudden outlier,
@anthonyVslater
writes.
It’s who he has been for a consistent stretch.
On the return of vintage Klay:
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Dwight Howard tells
@ShamsCharania
that Kobe Bryant once told him he makes 1,000 shots a day. Howard tried to do the same.
"And the next year, I was second in the MVP. I’ll never forget that."
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Desmond Bane won’t forget falling to No. 30 in the 2020 NBA Draft.
“You had four years to do your research on me.”
The Grizzlies did, and now they’re reaping the rewards.
Exclusive with
@MikeVorkunov
:
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Steve Kerr doesn’t even want to hear the comparison.
No, the 2022-23 Warriors are not 1997-98 Chicago Bulls.
“I think there’s a really good possibility that we keep things going here.”
Exclusive with
@timkawakami
:
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