Speaking to reporters on Friday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr once again lamented the way that NBA games are called, suggesting that offensive players get the benefit of the doubt too often, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. “I think there just needs to be a general rule: No bulls–t allowed. Really. It’s the truth,” Kerr said. “And I could go through a tape with you … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Officiating, Stewart, Eubanks, Ntilikina, Bronny
Pacific Notes: Kawhi, Little, O’Neale, Warriors, Kings
The Clippers got a health scare on Tuesday, when Kawhi Leonard had to leave the team’s game against Minnesota in the first half due to back spasms, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. If Leonard has to miss any time, it would complicate L.A.’s push for one of the top playoff seeds in the West, writes Law Murry of The Athletic. However, Leonard traveled with the Clippers to Chicago and … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kawhi, Little, O’Neale, Warriors, Kings
Booker’s Return Leads To Big3 Explosion
Devin Booker returned to the Suns‘ lineup on Monday night and the team’s big three carried it to a six-point win over Cleveland, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic notes. Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal combined for 88 of the club’s 117 points. Booker scored 27 points after missing four games with a right ankle sprain. Phoenix is 15-9 with all three stars in the … [Read more...] about Booker’s Return Leads To Big3 Explosion
Beal Needs More Work On Nose After Season
Bradley Beal was instructed to wear a mask after suffering a broken nose in late January but he hasn’t done so since returning this month from a hamstring injury. He’s not done with nasal procedures, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic tweets. “Still have to get my septum realigned. Think I’ll do it after the season,” the Suns guard said. “Still having a little trouble … [Read more...] about Beal Needs More Work On Nose After Season
Contract Details: Lawson, K. Brown, Forrest, Barlow, Bouyea, More
The Mavericks used a portion of their non-taxpayer mid-level exception to give A.J. Lawson a $1MM rest-of-season salary and a four-year contract when they promoted him to their standard roster, Hoops Rumors has learned. While Lawson’s 2023/24 salary of $1MM – which is well above his prorated minimum – is guaranteed, he’s not necessarily assured of any money beyond this season. … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Lawson, K. Brown, Forrest, Barlow, Bouyea, More