Anthony Edwards Takes a Victory Lap After Postseason Victory over the Lakers

Paul George praised his new head coach Nick Nurse, emphasizing Nurse’s ability to bring out the best in his players. George, who signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, expressed confidence in Nurse’s leadership. “Nick Nurse, man, he’s a great coach,” George said on Podcast P. George…

Photo: David Berding/Getty Images Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards discussed setting the tone after last night’s 113-104 home win vs. the Houston Rockets (44 points/6 rebounds/4 assists/3 steals/3 blocks/17-29 FG/8-16 3-PT/2-2 FT). (via Minnesota Timberwolves): Reporter: “Coach Finch was saying that he thinks you’ve done a better job of just…

WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles stepped off the court for the last time Sunday as the Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun, eliminating Fowles and the Lynx from playoff contention. Fowles, who dropped 10 points and 12 rebounds, left the game to a standing ovation at Mohegan Sun Arena and…

Photo: Memphis Grizzlies/Twitter Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins announced Saturday that Ja Morant will “at least be out” on their Monday matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, as this will serve as the guard’s first day back to the team. Still, Jenkins noted that the Grizzlies will look to ramp…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Retired NBA player-turned-TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal says the Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward LeBron James deserves a statue from the team. “He did win a title with the Lakers and lot of people say that it doesn’t count. … LeBron has broke the record [scoring record]…

NBA insider Chris Haynes has expressed strong confidence that former player JJ Redick will become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Reports indicate that Redick is the frontrunner for the position, and Haynes believes the hiring is nearly certain. “I will be very surprised if their next…