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Pelinka says Lakers responded well post-Kawhi
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Friday, 12 July 2019 15:08
After missing out on Kawhi Leonard, Rob Pelinka believes the Los Angeles Lakers moved forward by putting together a versatile roster that addressed personnel mistakes made from a year ago.The general manager spoke on Friday about the Lakers adjusting quickly after Leonard's decision to join the LA Clippers and learning from last summer's ill-fated decision to add ball-handling playmakers while…
Curry ready for rebuilt Warriors' 'new challenge'
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Friday, 12 July 2019 07:48
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry says he is ready for the "new challenge" of bringing his new-look team to the same level that reached five straight NBA Finals.Speaking Thursday after a practice round for the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, Curry addressed the losses of Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and DeMarcus Cousins, among others. He said he understood…
Lowe: This risky trade is Houston's all-in move
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Friday, 12 July 2019 07:19
As discussions between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder on a blockbuster deal for Russell Westbrook grew serious Thursday, Daryl Morey, Houston's general manager, called James Harden to discuss how both stars might work together. Harden gently cut Morey off and reminded him: "I know how to play with Russ and he knows how to play with me,"…
Grizzlies' Allen ejected after 2 flagrants, tech
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 23:16
Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen was ejected from Thursday night's NBA summer league game against the Boston Celtics in Las Vegas after picking up two flagrant fouls in the span of seven seconds.Both hard fouls were against Celtics rookie Grant Williams and led to Allen being tossed with 9 minutes, 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.Allen, the 21st overall…
The rise and fall of OKC, the NBA's small-market miracle
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 21:11
It's Russell Westbrook Day.It's Russell Westbrook Day every day in Oklahoma City, by a mayoral decree signed in 2017 by then-Mayor Mick Cornett after Westbrook re-upped with a five-year, $205 million extension.It was Russell Westbrook Day on July 6, when the Oklahoma City Thunder shockingly traded Paul George to the LA Clippers. And it's Russell Westbrook Day on July 11,…
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