Report: ‘Hesitant’ Knicks Hit the Brakes on Possible Paul George Trade It appears that New York’s trade discussions for the eight-time All-Star have come to an end. Sports Illustrated · Jun 22, 2023
Are Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving enough? How Mavs rank in West before NBA draft, free agency. DALLAS — With the NBA playoffs over — finally, mercifully, for the Dallas Mavericks, who participated in none of the postseason for the first time since Luka Doncic’s 2018-19 rookie season — it’s time for Mavericks action to resume again. Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023
Ranking the 7 new NBA head coaches: Who made the best hire? How did this year's NBA head coaching cycle stack up? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 15, 2023
Jokić’s genius and Brooks’ folly: 20 things I learned from the NBA playoffs The NBA postseason remains an eight-week psychodrama of moments, memes and memories. Our writer looks back at her 20 biggest takeaways The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023
Kristian Winfield: Matchmaking for the league’s five coaching vacancies NEW YORK — Who’s up next? Tribune News Service · May 18, 2023
Russell Westbrook makes cheeky demand to LA Lakers if they win NBA title The 2017 NBA MVP started the regular season on the Los Angeles Lakers before being traded to the Utah Jazz at the deadline and eventually ending up on the Los Angeles Clippers Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023
Citing lessons from Gregg Popovich, new Rockets coach Ime Udoka focused on relationships “Anybody can draw up plays and scheme for different guys,” Ime Udoka says of his coaching approach and lessons learned from Gregg Popovich. “It’s about the relationship aspect.” #Rockets USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2023
Bulls Position Analysis: Patrick Williams needs to buy into the hype No person in the Bulls organization believes in Williams more than teammate DeMar DeRozan, but until Williams believes in Williams the Bulls will remain handcuffed at the forward position. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023
NBA fans call on Stephen A. Smith to retire after Kawhi Leonard comments Stephen A. Smith called for Kawhi Leonard to retire earlier this week after another injury spell cost the Los Angeles Clippers their Play-Off series, and fans aren't happy Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023
Clippers Executive Makes Thoughts on Bringing Back Russell Westbrook Extremely Clear The former MVP is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2023
Kawhi Leonard told to retire after amazing outburst following NBA Play-Offs defeat The two-time NBA champion has struggled with injury over the past few years and after another injury interrupted Playoff campaign a top ESPN analyst thinks he should leave the game Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023
JJ Redick Visibly Frustrated With Stephen A. Smith After Perhaps His Most Ridiculous Hot Take Yet The former NBA star questioned whether the pundit had any “empathy” about the situation. Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023
JJ Redick completely ripped Stephen A. Smith for suggesting the Clippers should force Kawhi Leonard to retire Stephen A. was tripping with this take USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2023
Stephen A. Smith Calls for Clippers to Take Drastic Measure With Kawhi Leonard The ESPN personality ripped Leonard again, calling him the “worst superstar you could possibly have on your team.” Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023 Clippers Reveal Extent of Kawhi Leonard’s Serious Knee Injury, per Report The star forward now faces another long recovery after missing the final three games of L.A.’s first-round playoff series.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023 Why Next Season Will Be Championship-or-Bust for the Clippers After injuries again plaguing them and Russell Westbrook failing to carry the load, L.A.’s window is quickly closing.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2023 Stephen A. Smith Stands By Criticism of Kawhi Leonard Despite Troubling Family News The ESPN personality ripped the Clippers star the same day the player’s sister was sentenced to life in prison.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 23, 2023 Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after loss: 'We've got to be smarter' LOS ANGELES — The Clippers dreamed of a parade in June, their pair of All-Stars leading the franchise to a place it had never been.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 23, 2023 Kevin Durant, Chris Paul Fire Back at Russell Westbrook Critics After Spectacular Game 4 The Suns stars took a stance against those who have bashed the former MVP’s game in recent years.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2023 Sister of Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard Sentenced for Murder Kimesha Williams and her friend Candace Townsell were convicted in February of multiple charges for the murder of 84-year-old Afaf Anis Assad.
Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023 LA Clippers suffer brutal Kawhi Leonard injury setback amid Play-Off struggles Kawhi Leonard - who scored 38 and 31 points in the first two Play-Off games - will miss Game 4 with a right knee injury and there is no timetable for the Los Angeles Clippers' star's return
Los Angeles Times · Apr 22, 2023 With Kawhi Leonard out, Norman Powell is ready for latest Clippers crisis LOS ANGELES — The NBA Summer League game was not yet over when Norman Powell walked over to a collection of Clippers executives last July. It was after 9 p.m., a time when many in the city are just beginning their nights. But the 6-foot-2 guard was saying goodbye, headed…
Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2023 Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard to Miss Game 4 vs. Suns The forward also missed Game 3 with the knee injury.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023 Bill Plaschke: Kawhi or bust? The Clippers Curse strikes again. LOS ANGELES — They played huge, outmanned but not outhustled, overrun but never overwhelmed.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2023 Basketball Gods, please, have mercy on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers for once Clippers fandom is just unfair, man.