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The Golden State Warriors got one over on LeBron James both statistically and psychologically in the Dubs’ 123-116 win over the Lakers on Thursday. Not only did the victory inch them closer to a higher seed in the Western Conference standings — and remind the rest of the league just how dangerous Golden State can be when everyone’s clicking — it also just seemed to annoy the hell out of the 40-year-old basketball star. When a reporter asked James about his assessment of the Warriors with Jimmy Butler, all the Lakers player could do was shake his head before replying.…
LOS ANGELES — On the third game of this marathon six-game road trip, Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski had a chance to heave up an end-of-quarter half-court shot and, presumably protecting his percentages, shoveled it over to Jimmy Butler late enough that neither could get a shot off before the buzzer. Steve Kerr, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Butler all got on him. It’s an unwritten team rule: either take the late-quarter heave or give it up to someone who can get it off in time. “The stickler about taking those shots is Steph,” Green said. “He hates (if…
Walker moved to Milan in January on loan until the end of the season after falling out of favour under City manager Pep Guardiola. Speaking on The Kyle Walker Podcast, the England defender told of his sadness at saying goodbye to not only his City team-mates, but all the coaches and non-football staff at the club. “The lady there, Emma, who would be behind the counter and serve you food and get you drinks – even when I looked over at her, I wanted to cry,” Walker said. “Every day I’ve said [good] morning to her and given her a…
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves had a spectacular performance against the Golden State Warriors On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a game that did not disappoint. Surprisingly, it wasn’t LeBron James or Luka Doncic who stole the show for the Lakers, but Austin Reaves. Reaves put up 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists on 50% shooting from the field. He made a blistering 9/16 three-pointers, with a majority coming in the fourth quarter. Reaves’ performance from deep was so good, he actually made history in the process. According to…
Roma will be looking to part ways with Tammy Abraham this coming summer. The Englishman was loaned out to Milan at the start of the season but does not seem to have convinced the Rossoneri to sign him to a permanent deal. As reported by Corriere della Sera, Abraham will in all likelihood return to Trigoria at the end of the season. In the meantime, Roma are not giving up in their search for a permanent solution to rid themselves of Abraham’s heavy salary. The capital club are in fact prioritizing slashing the wage budget with Abraham being one of…
Alonzo Mourning has staked his claim time and time again as one of the greatest Miami Heat players of all time. From playing a key role off the bench in Miami’s 2006 title run to being the first player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, the Hall of Fame center has always exemplified the epitome of “Heat Culture” to a tee. But on Tuesday, Mourning admitted that he nearly went in an entirely different direction with his career before he moved down to South Florida in 1995. The Miami legend said that he had a chance to play…
Pat Riley’s net worth is a testament to decades of championship success and strategic genius. His leadership and off-court deals have turned iconic moments into enduring wealth. Here, check out his fortune. Pat Riley’s legacy is etched into the DNA of professional basketball. From orchestrating the Showtime Lakers to engineering the Miami Heat’s championship culture, he has long been synonymous with success. Beyond the rings and iconic moments, his impact runs deep in the business of the game. His executive savvy and longevity have translated into substantial earnings and influence, making him one of the most respected figures in sports…
LOS ANGELES — If the Los Angeles Lakers are eliminated at some point in the NBA playoffs and don’t actualize their goal of winning the championship this season, it’ll probably look a lot like Thursday’s 123-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. As the Warriors demonstrated, the blueprint against the Lakers is to try to force their stars into contested jumpers with a switch-heavy scheme and also funnel the ball to their non-star shooters and scorers. Then, on the other end, push the ball in transition and early offense, target Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves and use speed, movement and…
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies’ guard Ja Morant $75,000 earlier today for a “finger-gun gesture” he made during their game against the Miami Heat. The NBA issued a warning to Morant, (along with the Golden State Warriors’ Buddy Hield), earlier this week for making the gesture in the first place. This came after they launched an investigation, in which they deemed the gesture “inappropriate”, but not “violent in nature.” Morant made the gesture after all three of his made threes, with two being shown on TNT’s national broadast. Per the NBA, “Morant was previously warned by the league office that…
The Golden State Warriors took down the Los Angeles Lakers in a 123–116 win Thursday night, one that delivered with vintage performances from marquee stars Steph Curry and LeBron James. Curry and James each led their team in scoring in a fast-paced primetime game which had key implications for the Western Conference’s playoff seeding, with the Lakers ultimately falling short of a comeback late in the fourth quarter. The thrilling matchup also saw both the Warriors and Lakers trot out their new trade acquisitions in Jimmy Butler and Luka Doncic, the latter of whom had a night to forget. Butler…