Clippers mount another big comeback but fall to Pelicans and will miss playoffs LOS ANGELES — Tyronn Lue awoke to two missed calls Friday morning. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2022
Clippers offseason preview: Locked in as title contenders? The Los Angeles Clippers went through somewhat of a gap season with Kawhi Leonard not suiting up for a single game and Paul George missing significant time. They ran back the team that reached the franchise's first Conference Finals appearance and ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2022
OKC Thunder news: How Paul George’s COVID case could affect the Clippers first-round pick PG catching COVID could create lottery chaos for OKC USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022
Scouts take: How Paul George's COVID-19 case impacts Clippers' play-in game vs. Pelicans LOS ANGELES — Clippers star Paul George has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and will miss Friday's game against New Orleans to decide the Western Conference's eighth and final playoff spot. Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2022
LAYUP LINES: We are way too fixated on the future when it comes to the NBA Enough about the future. Let's focus on this weekend's playoff picture. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022
Report: Paul George to Miss Play-in Game vs. Pelicans He entered health and safety protocols on Friday morning. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022
Paul George will reportedly miss the Clippers-Pelicans play-in game due to health protocols Tough blow for George and the Clippers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022
NBA Playoffs: Teams to Watch, Potential Upsets and Bold Predictions Will the Nets upset the Celtics? Can James Harden step up for the Sixers? We break down some of the biggest story lines in Round 1. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022
SI:AM | The Most Intriguing NBA Playoff Series Is … We ranked all eight first-round series by watchability. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022
James Harden fires back at Tyronn Lue on free throw narratives There's been a lot of narratives out there lately with what has gone on the past couple years, do you feel like you have something to prove this postseason in Philly? James Harden: No, I don't. I don't. For me personally, I always want to go out ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022
Bud Light Suggests ‘Bev Light’ After Timberwolves’ Play-in Win Patrick Beverley’s fine-inducing press conference led to the beer manufacturer tweeting a can with some special branding. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2022
Can duo of Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie carry Mavs’ offense if Luka Doncic can’t face Jazz? DALLAS — Back on Sept. 27, Mavericks media day on the eve of training camp, Jalen Brunson knew the question was coming as he sat down in front of reporters in American Airlines Center and others on Zoom. Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2022
Why the fate of the Trail Blazers’ rebuild hinges on the Clippers-Pelicans play-in game Friday's play-in game will be as intense as any matchup this year for Portland fans USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2022
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns 'not tripping at all' after off-night vs. Clippers Out of breath and sweating from his post-practice workout, Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns entered a huddle of media Thursday knowing he had to answer for his performance in Tuesday's play-in victory over the Clippers. Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2022 Just how good can the Pelicans be someday with a healthy Zion Williamson? SPOILER: Really good (but he's got to stay healthy).
Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022 Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley fined $30,000 by NBA MINNEAPOLIS — The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley $30,000 on Thursday in reaction to the veteran's "inappropriate statements during a media interview and on social media, including the egregious use of profanity" following Tuesday's play-in victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2022 NBA Fines Patrick Beverley After Post-Game Antics The veteran guard went over-the-top to celebrate the team’s win over Los Angeles.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2022 Patrick Beverley is down $30,000 because he justifiably ripped the Clippers Pat Bev just received a dumb fine by the NBA.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2022 NBA Playoff Breakout Candidates to Watch Which up-and-coming players can steal the postseason spotlight?
Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2022 NBA Mock Draft: Biggest Risers and Fallers The latest NBA draft projections as lottery teams enter the offseason.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2022 Mike Sielski: Jump to the Lakers? Please. Doc Rivers has to do his job with the Sixers first. PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers couldn’t stomach it, the unseemliness of it all. Three thousand miles to the west, the Lakers had waited about six-and-a-half seconds, following the end of a season of great expectations and lousy results, to leak that they were firing Frank Vogel. And it didn’t take much…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2022 Clippers confident they can win next play-in game if they focus on sharper execution LOS ANGELES —Clippers guard Norman Powell turned toward Minnesota's coaches and reserves and yelled after making his first 3-pointer Tuesday.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022 Pat Bev Shared One Key Message for His Former Teammates The Timberwolves’ guard gave a NBA Finals–worthy celebration after the win Tuesday.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022 Joel Embiid, James Harden and the Sixers’ Rotation Question Can Philly figure out how to maximize its star duo before it’s too late?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2022 The Timberwolves don’t have a chance against Memphis if Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t better It'll be an early playoff exit.