4 months ago

Deandre Ayton Helps Lead Lakers to Win vs. Raptors With Historically Efficient Game

Ayton dropped 25 points on 10-10 shooting, becoming the first Laker with 25 points, 100% shooting and no turnovers in a game since individual turnovers became official in 1977-78. Ayton helped the Lakers get a much-needed 110-93 win vs. Raptors. Luka Doncic played a key role as well, dropping 25 points and 7 assists.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Paul Pierce Blames Luka Doncic's Defense For Blocking Best-Player Status

Pierce believes Luka will capture MVP honors eventually but insists defensive limitations prevent him from reaching the league's pinnacle. "We have never said Luka was the best player in the league because of his defense," Pierce explained. If Luka elevated his defensive intensity, "we would be talking about him being the best in the league."

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Danny Green Admits Clippers Only Team That Could've Beaten 2020 Lakers

Green revealed the Lakers would have been underdogs against the Clippers in a playoff matchup. "Most of that year they beat us, so if we would've matched up in the playoffs that was the only team I feel like we wouldn't have been favored against," Green explained. Despite "Mickey Mouse ring" critics, he maintained the Lakers were the league's best team. "The Clippers were the only problem we had."

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Steph Curry-Steve Kerr Hit 513 Wins; Draymond-Kerr Near NBA’s Top 10 Player-Coach Duo Wins

Curry and Kerr logged their 513th regular-season win together, moving to ninth all-time among player-coach duos and passing Cooper-Riley at 512. Kerr and Green sit 11th with 511, one back of the top 10. Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich(1,001), Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich(862) lead the way. Malone-Sloan, Stockton-Sloan, and Ginobili-Popovich are also on the top-10 board.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Ja Morant to Heat or Bucks Is “Overstated”: Tim Bontemps

Bontemps said the idea of Morant landing in Miami or Milwaukee is “overstated,” even after warning himself not to say “never” post-Luka trade. “I feel confident Ja Morant will not be a Heat, and will not be a Buck,” he said, adding, “I don’t think he’s going to Miami… and I don’t believe he’s going to Milwaukee.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Danny Green Responds To Fred VanVleet's Kawhi Leonard-Kobe Bryant Claim

Green addressed VanVleet's story about Kawhi claiming he surpassed Kobe after Toronto's championship. "Do I think he surpassed Kobe? No. The body of work that Kobe has done," Green said. He noted Kawhi had the tools as "one of the best two-way players" but injuries derailed him. "Kobe's got five rings. He's played for 20 years. As a body of work, there's no comparison at all."

By Adit Pujari

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