Melissa Rohlin
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National NBA reporter for @FOXsports . Formerly with Sports Illustrated, the Bay Area News Group, San Antonio Express-News and Los Angeles Times.
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EXCLUSIVE: I spoke with Kevin Durant about how he feels about Phoenix —and the reports of his frustrations.
“I don't want to get traded," he told me
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LeBron James: "I got half my brain locked in on the playoffs and the other half on how the hell I can help Black people."
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Kevon Looney on the Warriors chanting "Fuck you, Draymond" in the locker room after the game
"Draymond been yelling at us all year, too" he said, as both he and Otto Porter Jr. erupted in laughter.
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Steph Curry’s son just told the Warriors’ cheerleaders, “Good job dancing.”
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Meet the culprit. Kai Kai.
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LeBron James stayed up until 4:30 am watching film...
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LeBron James said he was playing some of the best basketball of his career before he had a "grown man" dive into his legs.
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LeBron James: "I was just telling AD, I was like, 'Man, can you believe that we going to finish this season above .500 after everything that's gone on this season?' We've turned this thing around."
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Watch LeBron James and Anthony Davis banter about the last play at the All-Star Game
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Steph Curry on LeBron James: "He knows when he says something people pay attention, so for him to speak on my MVP candidacy, I respect him for it, I appreciate it."
He added:
"I won't be giving him a pass because he likes the way I play this year and vice versa."
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Stephen Curry when asked about Klay Thompson's progress.
"Thank God he still remembers how to shoot the ball," he said.
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LeBron James: "I can never compare the adversity I went through when
I was younger compared to playing basketball. This is just basketball. This is not adversity. Not with the things I've been through in my life. This is fun."
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LeBron James said the one thing you can't get back in life is time.
"We've literally just shit away four years," he said. "How do we recoup that?"
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Steph Curry said he lost a little bit of sleep after Game 1: “If you’re not down about, if you’re not in your feelings, that’s a problem because then it doesn’t matter.”
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Steph Curry with the Kobe Bryant MVP trophy.
He said he enjoyed being booed by the Cleveland crowd.
“It takes some energy to boo, so you got to care a lot to do that.”
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Matt Ryan, as reporters crowded around his locker: “I feel like LeBron.”
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The Warriors will investigate how TMZ obtained a video of the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole incident, according to sources.
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D’Angelo Russell and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka walked through the tunnel with their arms around each other, smiling.
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Anthony Davis said LeBron James "didn't say one word to me today."
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KAT said his genetics are extremely similar to his mother's, who died of COVID, he has underlying conditions and his vitals were low at times. On top of that, he had to deal with his grief while quarantining alone.
"Mental health is real," he said. "It's very, very real."
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Kevin Durant: "Last year wasn't that frustrating to be honest. I enjoyed having some me time away from all of y'all, to be honest."
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LeBron James on Road Trippin podcast: "I ain't high-fiving nobody for the rest of my life after this shit. No more high-fiving. After this corona shit? Wait until y'all see me and my teammates' handshakes after this shit."
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For the first time in his life, Chris Paul has this backdrop behind him.
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Kyle Kuzma said everyone on the Lakers does everything they can to take care of their bodies.
"Sometimes shit happens in life," he said.
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LeBron James, after fielding questions about Frank Vogel's job security: "If you got something to ask me besides trying to shit on somebody, I'll answer those."
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Rajon Rondo said it's no secret that he wouldn't be on the Lakers if he didn't have Anthony Davis' and LeBron James' stamps of approval. He said he texted them "thank you" and doesn't take anything for granted.
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Pop on Tim Duncan: "We're like in love, we text all of the time." Do you use emojis? "Only the ones where you blow kisses."
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I just met a woman who works at a hotel where the Warriors often stay. She told me Steve Kerr once asked to talk to her.
He told her to let him know if any of his players ever gives her a hard time. She also said she made Kevin Durant his first cappuccino — and his teammates…
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Jrue Holiday on playing Game 1 of the NBA Finals on the road: “It’s us against the world.”
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Dwight Howard said he'd prefer people focus on arresting the officers who shot Breonna Taylor instead of worrying who has a mask on in the bubble.
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Reggie Jackson just said the Clippers are the heart of this city.
Right now, no one can dispute that.
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Steve Kerr in full on the NFL's stance on the national anthem.
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Monty Williams was extremely frustrated with the free throw disparity. He answered one question and then walked off.
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Pop on Trump being elected president: "It leaves me wondering where I've been living, and with whom I'm living."
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Ty Lue, when asked about Reggie Jackson’s comment that the Clippers are the heart of the city, said he’s proud of the organization but wouldn’t exactly go that far.
“The team has 17 championships so we can’t talk about that.”
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LeBron has a special gauge for whether to talk to AD:
"See how low his brow is. If his brow is really low, then you know not to talk to him. If it's higher, then he's accepted the fact that you're allowed to come into his office and talk to him. Yesterday his brow was very low."
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A former Warrior congratulates a current Warrior. This organization is pure class
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Rajon Rondo on the competitive nature between him and Russell Westbrook: "I know he's looking to destroy me. Likewise, I'm looking to destroy him."
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KAT said his niece and nephew started crying when he tested positive 4 COVID
I said, 'Jolani, Max, why are you crying? Don't cry. Uncle is going to be fine. Don't worry about it.' ...I remember one of the first things they told me was, 'That's what grandma said, aka, my mom.'"
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Steph Curry said he hates when people downplay the contribution of LeBron's teammates. He said LeBron is amazing, but added: "Don't disrespect the other guys out there. They fought hard too."
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Pop: “Bc you were born white you have advantages...Many people can’t look at it, it’s too difficult.”
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LeBron James jokes that he was surprised that AD was an All-Star
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Joel Embiid on being a front-runner for the MVP award.
“The way I’ve been playing speaks for itself.”
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Draymond Green declined to tell his side of the story and what made him so upset. He said that would be a "sympathy tactic."
"I'm not looking for sympathy...If anyone deserves sympathy it's Jordan and this team."
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JaVale McGee said the Lakers are all going to watch the play-in game for the eighth seed together on a screen.
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LeBron James said his game-winning fadeaway was inspired by Michael Jordan and he talked about what he’s meant to his career.
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The Clippers play with heart. Even without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, they refuse to ever give up.
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Danny Green said a lot of what was leaked to the media about LeBron James during the meetings was not true.
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Malik Monk, who had 22 points in the third quarter to help dig the Lakers out of a 21-point hole on his role: “This is perfect. This is what I’ve been trying to do my whole career. This is what I’ve been trying to find.”
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A "Kobe, Kobe" chant has broken out here at Staples Center.
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Lakers’ coach Frank Vogel will be the only person to speak today, per the Lakers
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Scoop: The Orlando Magic have requested to interview Jason Kidd for their vacant head coaching gig and the Lakers granted permission, sources told FOX Sports. Kidd, an assistant coach for the Lakers, will interview with the Magic this week.
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Montrezl Harrell: "My jewelry is like my shoes, I don't wear too much of the same."
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I asked
@AntDavis23
about the pain he felt Feb. 14. He said he felt as though his Achilles "was ripping."
He also added that while he was out, he grew as a leader, adding that he tried to be the
@JaredDudley619
of the team.
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Chris Paul had 4 points, 0 free throws attempts and 3 turnovers in Game 4.
All I know is the Pelicans better watch out for him in Game 5.
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Exclusive with D’Angelo Russell. He’s well aware that his strong play ahead of the trade deadline may have changed his career trajectory.
"I never played to not get traded. I was just kinda like, f--- it. And that ‘f--- it' allowed me to play my game."
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Dude, there’s literally no fans in Phoenix with a mask on?!
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Steve Kerr on the most important thing he learned from Pop.
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Pop said Tim Duncan has an official position with the Spurs, asked to elaborate, he said he's the coach of whatever he feels like.
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I had exclusive interviews with Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr about how their friendship has evolved over the years.
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I asked Kerr if he’s worried abt Houston having an edge bc they’re so hungry for a title. He said no he likes GS’ position. “We have rings.”
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My feature w exclusive interviews w LeBron James & other Lakers.
After Kobe's death, powerful athletes cried in front of millions of people, marking a sharp break from the stereotype that men -- and especially macho athletes -- aren't supposed to cry.
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There's a pep talk being given to Clippers fans right now. They're being encouraged to stand all game, if they can, and chat "de-fense" whenever they hear the "boom, boom" sound.
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Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant skipping media availability after Game 4 is a horrible look. The ultimate lack of maturity and accountability.
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LeBron on Road Trippin podcast: "My body was like, 'Hey man, what the hell is going on? It's March 13th. You getting ready for the playoffs. Why are you shutting down right now?' I was right there turning the corner. I feel like I was rounding third base."
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Ty Lue: "I know we didn't make the playoffs, but considering all of the things that went on this year, I'm very proud of our guys."
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I asked Isaiah Stewart about the incident with LeBron James. This is the first time he publicly addressed it — and he said it’s gonna be his last.
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Chris Paul: "I have a text from my son after the game saying, 'Lets get in the gym.'"
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Klay Thompson: "Tough times don't last, tough people do. That's what I learned."
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Carmelo Anthony said LeBron James came to him and said, “The time is now.”
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Steve Kerr: "Our level of force and physicality was ramped up quite a bit and it had to be."
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LeBron James on the Rockets getting smaller: "They're already shooting 45, 50 threes a game. Now they're going to go to 60, 65 threes. That creates challenges for everyone in the league."
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For those who missed it, here's the full transcription of Pop's comments on Kaepernick and the social situation
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Pop: “The discussion has to take place...Race is obviously the elephant in the room...Ppl have to be made to feel uncomfortable.”
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Vanessa Bryant on Kobe and Gianna: “God knew they couldn’t be on earth without each other.”
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Tyronn Lue on the fact that no team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit: “No team has ever come back from 3-1 either—and we did it.”
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Anthony Davis thinks LeBron James is the unequivocal MVP — and the team’s last two wins prove it.
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Gregg Popovich: "Our country is an embarrassment in the world"
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Klay Thompson on whether the tape around his thumb affects his shot: "Not really, to be honest. You get used to it. But if I start missing shots, that's definitely my excuse. So just write that down now."
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Monty Williams: “The darkest moment of my life, Chris was right there. The highlight of my career, he was there.”
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Kawhi on Tim Duncan: "His personality isn't here, jokes that he makes during practice, that's the things I'm missing right now."
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Devin Booker getting some shots in at today’s practice
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Pop on Trump: "I can't imagine being a Muslim right now, or a woman, or an African American, a Hispanic, a handicapped person."
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Vanessa said Kobe was humble, then leaned into the mic. “Off the court,” she added.
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Kobe’s jersey is hanging next to LeBron James’ locker
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Here's what Nick Young told Curry: "I told him, 'Man, I didn't come here for you to get hurt. So you need to get right so we can throw some champagne around a little bit.'"
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Steve Kerr, wearing a T-shirt that said “End Gun Violence” ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, praised Pop for speaking at a community gathering in San Antonio in support of stricter gun control measures.
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LeBron James gives Bronny some love during the Lakers’ preseason game against Golden State.
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Pop answered the social justice question far more eloquently than either Clinton or Trump...
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LeBron James was asked what it’s like going 0-4 against the Clippers, a team that they share an arena and hallway and city with….
His response was as matter of fact as it gets.
“They’re a better team,” he said.
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