After Houston’s 99-93 Game 5 win in Los Angeles, Kendrick Perkins argued that the Lakers had wasted an opportunity veteran teams are supposed to recognize. “That was a must win …
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Kevin Durant’s Empty Seat Becomes Part Of Rockets’ Collapse
by Len Werleby Len WerleKevin Durant did not play in Game 3, and for the Houston Rockets, that was damaging enough. But on a night when their season all but slipped away in a …
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Short-Handed Lakers Seize Game 1, Outlast Rockets Behind Kennard’s Burst
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Los Angeles Lakers opened their first-round series by looking far steadier than a wounded team had any right to. Missing both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, the Lakers still …
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Lakers Bracing For A First-Round Without Luka Dončić Or Austin Reaves
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasThe Los Angeles Lakers appear to be preparing for the most difficult version of their first-round series: one without either Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves. In a report, ESPN’s Dave …
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Brian Windhorst Believes LeBron James Still Wants The Lakers, Even If The Negotiation Turns Cold
by Len Werleby Len WerleBrian Windhorst’s read on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers is not that of a superstar plotting an exit, but of a powerful player and a powerful franchise trying …
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NBA Freezes Awards Voting As Luka Dončić Eligibility Case Heads To Arbitration
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA has effectively pressed pause on one of its usual postseason rituals, with awards voting delayed while Luka Dončić’s eligibility challenge moves through arbitration. According to reports from Marc …
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Stephen Curry, The Knicks, And The End Of Season Marketplace Snapshot Of The NBA
The NBA end of season retail report is a reminder that the league’s economy is powered as much by storylines as standings. Based on sales from NBAStore.com and Fanatics’ network …
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Luka Dončić’s European Rehab Offers Encouragement, But Not A Clear Return Date Yet
by Len Werleby Len WerleLuka Dončić’s recovery plan appears to be moving forward in stages, and the latest reporting suggests there is at least some reason for optimism; just not enough to declare a …
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The league’s 65-game requirement for major awards was designed to discourage load management and make stars show up more often. In principle, that is understandable. In practice, the closing days …
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Channing Frye’s assessment of Luka Dončić’s MVP candidacy was harsh, but it cut straight to the argument that has followed Dončić for years. Frye said, “I think Luka was having …
