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Chet Holmgren Didn't Think He'd Play Against LeBron James In A Series

Much has been said about LeBron playing at the level he currently is at age 41 years old and yet it still doesn't feel enough. When asked about playing against Bron, Chet after the Game 1 win said, "Maybe with him coaching or something... It's fun to go at it with great players and he's one of them."

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

LeBron James Called a One-Man Show After Lakers Blowout Loss in Game 1

Stephen A. Smith said James “did his job,” but called him “a one-man show” after the Lakers’ 108-90 Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City. He cited their playoff-worst 17.7 turnovers per game, Luka Doncic’s absence, and Austin Reaves’ oblique recovery. Smith said the Thunder looked unfazed, comparing them to a fighter walking through every punch.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Cleveland Offers LeBron James Best Path to Title

Smith said James has earned the right to choose lifestyle over basketball, but argued Cleveland gives him a better championship path than Los Angeles. “Don’t you want to win championships?” he asked. Smith cited Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Kenny Atkinson, saying the Lakers lack assets, draft capital and a realistic West path.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards’ Stamina Becomes Minnesota’s Game 2 Question

Brian Windhorst said Minnesota’s outlook changed once Edwards appeared on the injury report, calling his workload a key issue after he played 25 minutes in Game 1. “How much can Ant give?” he asked. Windhorst said Chris Finch managed minutes well, but Edwards looked exhausted late and made fatigue mistakes. Wolves will have to manage that better in Game 2.

By Raahib Singh

Ric Flair Says the Lakers Are Obviously Not Trading Luka Doncic Despite Criticism

about 2 months ago

Ric Flair Says the Lakers Are Obviously Not Trading Luka Doncic Despite Criticism

Flair pushed back against talk of the Los Angeles Lakers trading Doncic. He called him the face of the franchise and said his scoring still gives the Lakers a chance to win, despite salary debate. “Obviously They Are Not Going To Trade Luka,” Flair wrote. He said if Doncic scores 20, James adds 27 and the supporting cast contributes, “They Win!”

By Adarsh Ojha

Brian Keefe Deemed Least Impressive Coach in Anonymous Player Poll

about 2 months ago

Brian Keefe Deemed Least Impressive Coach in Anonymous Player Poll

Keefe received 22% of the votes in The Athletic’s anonymous 2026 player poll asking which current coach, aside from a player’s own, was least impressive. Doc Rivers followed at 14%, with Doug Christie third at 10%. Steve Kerr drew 6%, while Billy Donovan and Nick Nurse each received 5% among the 100 votes cast in the survey.

By Raahib Singh

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