[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Clippers (28-20) defeat the Charlotte Hornets (12-33), 112-104.
[Katz] Pacers have discussed trading Obi Toppin ($14 million next season) with other teams ahead of the deadline, but there hasn’t been much traction in talks, according to sources. They are trying to receive back an expiring salary and maybe wouldn’t have to part with an additional asset.
[Kevin Love] on Instagram: “Ayo T*rry - f*ck goin’ on?”
[Goldsberry] The efficiency landscape: Clippers best defense in the league last 20 games, Pacers improved on defensive end, Orlando can’t score, Cleveland can, Charlotte and Portland surprisingly good.
[Highlight] The Refs Blow the Play Dead Just as Jaylen Wells Had an Open Lane to the Rim!
How would a Terry Rozier ban affect the Heat's cap space?
When are we going to start putting Curry in the top 10 all-time?
[Wall Street Journal] Federal prosecutors have been investigating whether NBA player Terry Rozier manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme.
[Highlight] Ivica Zubac sends Victor Wembanyama flying. Wembanyama angrily charges at Zubac in response before being “held back” by staff and quickly turns around after realizing Zubac is 300 pounds.
[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Clippers (27-20) defeat the San Antonio Spurs (20-24), 128-116 behind Norm Powell's 27/8/1 and Ivica Zubac's 21/21/1
Ivica Zubac dominates Victor Wembanyama in a win against the Spurs: 21 PTS │ 22 REB │ 9 OREB │ 1 STL │ 8-16 FG │ 5-5 FT │ +20 +/-
[Highlight] Kawhi with the tough bucket on Wembanayma, and Wembanyama with the 3-pointer at the other end. Normal Powell with the step back over Wemby, James Harden with the beautiful long pass over Wemby to Kawhi for the easy 2, Harden rips Wemby and scores the 3 at the other end (with replay)
Kawhi Leonard makes sure to correct sideline reporter
[Highlight] Ivica Zubac with the And-One hook shot to give him 21 points and 20 rebounds in the game (with replays)
Kawhi Leonard shines as the Clippers improve to 7-2 with him in the lineup, delivering an efficient all-around effort in a win over the Spurs: 29 MIN │ 27 PTS │ 6 REB │ 7 AST │ 11-19 FG │ 2-4 3P │ 3-3 FT │ +16 +/-
[Russo] ... This is the first time since March 1, 2020 that the LA Clippers have had 4 different players score at least 21 points in the same game.
Genuine question: why not just keep Fox for a year and a half? When he leaves, you now have cap space
[Charania] DeAaron Fox’s top destination is the San Antonio Spurs and he would be reluctant to signing a long term contract in Sacramento or anywhere else if traded
[Amick] The Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers are all teams that were known to have some interest in the possible pursuit of Fox in the past.
Why is everyone quitting the Zapdos raids?
Backup PG and C
[Scotto] The Clippers approach the trade deadline $2.47 million above the luxury tax threshold and are looking to get below it. PJ Tucker and Bones Hyland remain available on the trade market
[Goodwill] The Philadelphia 76ers could be a suitor for Jimmy Butler as his price continues to decrease. Any deal for Butler would involve Paul George, but Paul George received a promise from Daryl Morey and the 76ers management that he would not be traded in year 1 of his deal.
[Scotto] The Suns are also exploring pairing one of the newly acquired first-round picks with Jusuf Nurkic to acquire a starting-caliber or high-level rotation player on the trade market.
[Holmes] "He works as hard as anybody I've ever seen in my 20-plus years of being around the game," said Stevens. Payton Pritchard - the scrappy hardworking heave-making fourth quarter star the Boston Celtics need to make a repeat title run
