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Stephen A. Smith Questions Lakers’ Relationship With LeBron James

Brandon King

The conversation surrounding LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took another interesting turn following comments from Stephen A. Smith that quickly made waves across the basketball world. During a recent appearance shared by NBA Courtside, Smith suggested there may be deeper issues brewing between the Lakers organization, LeBron, and Klutch Sports. “Have the Lakers taken LeBron for granted? Sure. Do they deep down like him or Klutch? I don’t think so.” Klutch Sports, the agency founded by Rich Paul, has long maintained a powerful connection with the Lakers through…

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LeBron James felt slighted by Lakers for not getting game ball

Brandon King

March 31, 2026 was a day of milestones for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lake Show defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-112 for their , at the time, 16th win in their last 18 contests.  In the game, Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura topped 15,000 and 5,000 career points, respectively while head coach JJ R edick notched his 100th win as an NBA head coach. That same matchup also marked the 1,229th combined victory ( both regular and post season) of LeBron James illustrious career.  Redick acknowledged the achievements in post…

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Thunder Complete Sweep of Lakers With 115-110 Win, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Brandon King

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Finals after finishing off the Los Angeles Lakers with a hard-fought 115-110 win in Game 4. The Thunder, who led for nearly 70% of the contest, appeared firmly in control late in the fourth quarter, holding a 109-103 advantage with just 2:06 remaining. However, the Lakers — showing more fight than at any point earlier in the postseason — responded with a 7-0 run to briefly reclaim the lead. Oklahoma City answered immediately. Chet Holmgren delivered a thunderous go-ahead slam…

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Victor Wenbanyama will not face suspension, available for Game 5 against Wolves

Brandon King

After speculation surrounding his availability for Game 5, Victor Wembanyama has officially avoided further punishment from the NBA. The league reviewed Wembanyama’s Flagrant 2 foul on Naz Reid during Game 4 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves and elected not to issue a suspension. The incident occurred with 8:40 left in the second quarter when Wembanyama grabbed a rebound over Nas Reid and then proceeded to rear back and elbow Reid in the face. Wembanyama was assessed a Flagrant 2 and automatically ejected from the contest. Despite the…

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“I Wanted to Win for My Mom”: Anthony Edwards Lifts Timberwolves in Game 4

Brandon King

The second round Western Conference playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs is tied 2-2 after the Timberwolves held off the Spurs 114-109 in a pivotal Game 4 matchup Sunday night. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 points, including 16 crucial points in the fourth quarter to help the Wolves save their season ,for the moment, by avoiding falling into a 3-1 hole. “Today is Mother’s Day,” Edwards said, redirecting the first news conference question. “I just wanted to win for my Mom. It was that simple.”…

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Austin Rivers challenges Draymond Green to a 1-on-1

Brandon King

The ongoing back and forth between Austin Rivers and Draymond Green is the content gift that keeps on giving.  The two have been sniping back and forth since Green said that playing for Steve Kerr hindered is game in some ways, comments that rubbed Rivers the wrong way and that he , in part , termed “ridiculous” and called Green, “the luckiest basketball player” that he’s ever seen.  Green’s latest incidence of verbal lunacy had him taking an unprovoked and unwarranted shot at Charles Barkley. On the most recent episode…

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Austin Rivers vs. Draymond Green: Timeline, stats, and what sparked the “luckiest player” jab

Brandon King

The latest shot from Austin Rivers toward Draymond Green didn’t come out of nowhere—it’s part of a broader, ongoing conversation about legacy, role, and value in today’s NBA. What sparked it The tension appears to stem from recent commentary by Green—whether on his podcast or in interviews—where he’s been vocal about: That messaging didn’t sit well with Rivers, who has increasingly carved out a lane as a blunt, no-filter analyst of the modern game. His response—calling Green “the luckiest basketball player” he’s ever seen—directly challenges the idea that Green’s success…

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Kendrick Perkins Fires Back at Jaylen Brown Over Officiating Comments

Brandon King

Tensions are brewing in Boston—not on the court, but in the conversation surrounding it. Following recent remarks from Jaylen Brown suggesting there may have been an “agenda” in how games were officiated, former NBA champion and current analyst Kendrick Perkins didn’t hesitate to respond—and he came with a blunt reality check. Brown Questions the Whistle Brown raised eyebrows after implying that officiating may have played a role in impacting his performance, pointing to a series of offensive fouls and what he felt was inconsistent treatment from referees during high-stakes moments.…

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Anthony Edwards likely to play in Game 1 v San Antonio

Brandon King

Image via Reuters According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals for the Minnesota Timberwolves, barring any pregame setback, after being medically cleared following his knee injury. Key context from the report: So bottom line: he’s trending toward active and available, not ruled out. If Anthony Edwards is truly cleared and active for Game 1, it swings the entire feel of the matchup for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a few very specific ways—especially coming off a knee issue like…

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Chicago Bulls Hit Reset, Name Bryson Graham Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

Brandon King

The Chicago Bullshave officially pressed the reset button. On Monday, the franchise named Bryson Grahamas its new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, ushering in a new era of leadership after a disappointing 2025–26 campaign. ⸻ A New Voice at the Top Graham steps into the role as the Bulls’ lead decision-maker, replacing Artūras Karnišovas, who was relieved of his duties late in the season. The move comes as part of a sweeping front office overhaul aimed at reshaping the direction of the franchise. Chicago’s struggles this past season—finishing 31–51…

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