Jimmy Butler is expected to be out multiple weeks with what is feared to be an MCL injury, per Shams Charania
"Klay wants a max deal. He's not gon' get a max deal."
Chuck knows the Dubs have a tough decision to make.
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
"This is life. This is how it works. You don't get to stay on top forever... We've got an offseason where we've got a lot to think about ... Show more
PLAYOFFS CLINCHED 🔒
The Los Angeles Lakers take down the Pelicans to clinch the #7 seed in the West!
Conference Finals rematch in Round 1 🍿
Who you got advancing?! 👀
D'ANGELO RUSSELL IN THE CLUTCH 🗣️
"This is my first time I said 'Yo, this man might be a star. He might be a superstar.'"
Chuck was impressed by Zion tonight 💪🏿
"Because they didn't get it done, I'm only focusing on one thing tonight. Zion Williamson... When you're titled as a great player ... Show more
Who will take the final playoff spot out West?
SAC/NOP - Friday night on TNT 🍿
7 TRIPLES AND COUNTING FOR KEEGAN MURRAY 🔥
Zion spins past LeBron and finishes the lay over AD 🔥
3 1Q triples for D'Lo 🥶
"There's a person on the Golden State Warriors organization that told me, 'by the end of the day, the plan is for them [Kings] to feel the pain instead of ... Show more
GTA FINDS ZION ON BACK-TO-BACK SLAMS FOR THE TIE 🗣️
4Q OF LAKERS-PELICANS LIVE NOW ON TNT 🍿
Fox flies in for the putback JAM 💥
“I love the Pelicans in this game. This is one of my top plays of the year.” 👀
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"While their [Pelicans] expectations are high and they do believe they can win this game, they also are very grateful to be here and have this chance ... Show more
The stage is set for the #SoFiPlayIn 🔥
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Golden State Warriorss vs. Sacramento Kings
TUESDAY on TNT 🍿
The final standings in the West 🍿
Drop your playoff predictions below ⬇️
Chuck: “[Anthony Davis has] had an All-NBA season. He answered all his critics this year. … [He's] not the reason the Lakers suck ... Show more
POSTSEASON BOUND 🔒
The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially clinched their spot in the 2024 NBA Playoffs!
“If they’re gonna play like that, they shouldn’t play. … I know they’re gonna finish with the best record but, man, you just can’t turn it off and turn it on ... Show more
"Chuck, this may be the worst play in Shaqtin' history!" 💀Torrey Craig and Andre Drummond's oop attempt takes home this week's #Shaqtin crown 😭🗣️
The New Orleans Pelicans pick up a well-rounded road win 🙌
McCollum: 31 PTS | 9 3PM | 7 AST
Zion: 31 PTS | 4 REB | 6 AST
Murphy III: 27 PTS | 6 3PM | 4 AST
“It’s scary. … I think when Kevin Durant had the same injury he was out a month and blew out his Achilles in the first game back ... Show more
7 triples and counting for CJ! 🥶
Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Celtics, per Adrian Wojnarowski
Quick Glance: Celtics Extend Contract with Jrue Holiday for $135 Million over 4 Years: Sources
- The Celtics reached an agreement on Wednesday with guard Jrue Holiday for a four-year, $135 million contract extension, as confirmed by league sources. The news of the deal was initially reported by ESPN. Holiday was part of the trade last offseason where the Bucks traded him to the Celtics in exchange for players and two first-round picks. Prior to that, the Blazers acquired Holiday in a three-team deal involving player exchanges. Holiday, aged 33, boasts a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team accolades. He clinched an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021. Throughout the 2023-24 season, Holiday is averaging 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
- Once again, the Celtics successfully negotiated a significant offseason addition into accepting a reduction in salary for an extension. Al Horford agreed to a two-year, $60 million extension following his trade to Boston in the summer, and now Holiday will forego his $37.4 million player option to kickstart an extension beginning at approximately $30 million annually. This extension provides Holiday with security well into his late 30s, while also retaining a player option post the potential salary spike from the next TV deal. Holiday promptly assumed the role of the team's defensive leader upon arriving in Boston. His adaptability and leadership in coordinating the team's defensive schemes contributed to Boston achieving the league's second-best defensive rating.
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GP II gets UP for the block on Rui! 😤
Anthony Davis (headache, nausea) will not play tonight against the Golden State Warriors, per Chris Haynes
“If not for Adrian Griffin and what they did earlier in the season, they would be way, way, way worse. … They’ve almost run out of reasons and excuses why ... Show more
Make that 5/5 for Draymond! 🗣️
“[The Bucks] don’t have championship effort all the time and they have a lack of focus. … Until they fix the effort and the focus ... Show more
Best crossover of the season?! 👀Steph Curry takes home the crown in Jamal Crawfords's season finale of Craws'd Up!
3/3 from deep for Draymond! 🎯
A.J. Green sinks the triple from DEEP 🎯
Dame from WAY beyond the arc 🏹
"What concerns me is that, this late in the season, we're still talking about this." 😅Shaq on Milwaukee's recent struggles
PLAYOFFS CLINCHED 🔒
With the ORL win and MIA loss last night, the Milwaukee Bucks have clinched a spot in the 2024 NBA Playoffs!
Paul George (28 PTS, 3 STL) and James Harden (20 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST) help lead the L.A. Clippers to victory at home!
Zubac: 14 PTS | 15 REB
Westbrook: 12 PTS | ... Show more
"Becomes the first player to play defense on offense!" 💀James Harden's block attempt on Kawhi is this week's winner of #Shaqtin 😭
"About five weeks ago, he went through a full contact session and re-injured the shoulder."
Chris shares an update from Julius Randle on his ... Show more
DRAYMOND WITH THE CLUTCH BLOCK 🔒
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