4 months ago

Russell Westbrook Says He Likes Beating His Former Teams Following Kings Win Over Lakers

Westbrook as the Kings' starting PG tonight, dropped 22-5-7 on the Lakers in the 124-112 win. Post-game, he said, "I play the same way every night, but I do enjoy beating teams that I was formerly at, for different reasons." Russ's qualms with the Lakers comes from being unfairly scapegoated for their issues in 2021-22.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Celtics Reportedly Eye Jaren Jackson Jr. in Potential Pick-Heavy Swing

Matt Moore reports Boston “would love to add” Jackson Jr. and could float a pick-heavy package plus Jordan Walsh, Hugo Gonzalez, and movable contracts if Memphis hits reset. Moore asks whether anyone tops that offer, and whether Jackson Jr.’s value rises after a season under Tuomas Iisalo and alongside Zach Edey, or looks worse next season.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Zach Lowe Doubts Miami Heat Has Interest in Ja Morant

Lowe said he expects Miami to “look at” Morant but doesn’t sense “a huge amount of interest,” adding, “I would bet no on Miami.” He said the Heat are “an average team” and face an “either or choice” long term, questioning whether they want Herro or Powell at “$70M a year or whatever,” despite recent losses prompting a check-in.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Kyrie Irving Targeting Post–All-Star Break Return

Irving, who tore his ACL in March 2025, is expected to return after the All-Star break, with no indication he will be shut down for the season. Sources said the Mavericks have not set a public timetable, but the prevailing expectation is a post-break return rather than before it. Dallas continues to manage Irving’s recovery without committing to a date.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Austin Rivers Says Rockets “Not Working,” Sees Trade Market Turning Desperate

With Rockets losing 4 of their last 5, Rivers said Houston “clearly, it’s not working to the level that it needs to work,” pointing to KD slamming a water bottle as the vibe around the league. Right now, the market is thin and that “there’s a lot of desperation with teams.” He added, “Teams are just getting bored and antsy.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Klutch Sports Pushes Lakers Toward De'Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges Trade

Klutch Sports has expressed interest in a Klutch-for-Klutch swap involving the Lakers, according to league sources. One option would send De’Andre Hunter to Los Angeles for Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent. Another would route Hachimura and Vincent to Charlotte for Miles Bridges. One source said Klutch players often “want out… until Klutch no longer represents them.”

By Adit Pujari

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