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Yaxel Lendeborg Says Steve Kerr Could Give Him Rare Rookie Chance

Lendeborg said Kerr has laid out “expectations” and acknowledged he “doesn’t normally play rookies as much,” but believes Golden State’s roster gives him “a really good chance to play, maybe even start.” He said that hope adds “extra motivation” to build a reputation immediately as a secondary ball-handler, 3-and-D option and playmaker for the Warriors right away.

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about 2 hours ago

Stephen A. Smith Says Jaylen Brown Would Change Lakers’ LeBron Math

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about 3 hours ago

Shannon Sharpe Says Luka Doncic Trade Made Moves Like LaMelo Ball Possible

Sharpe said once Doncic was traded, “the NBA was on notice,” because a 25-year-old, five-time All-NBA first-teamer still got moved. He said, “everybody got the green light,” making Ball trade and team up with Anthony Edwards easier to understand. Sharpe added that owners may worry about future $350 million to $400 million contracts, injuries, and work habits.

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Kendrick Perkins Defends LaMelo Ball as Real Hooper After Minnesota Trade

Perkins defended LaMelo against critics, saying “a lot of people out here” do not take him seriously because of Instagram, tattoos or his style. He said Ball is still “a damn hooper” who gives opponents “that work,” and argued pairing him with Anthony Edwards makes Minnesota’s backcourt hard to trap or game-plan against every night.

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