Davis, Russell, Hachimura carry Lakers to win over Trail Blazers

Former NBA star Jamal Crawford predicted Luka Doncic’s game-winner right before it happened. As part of the broadcast crew, Crawford was asked by Taylor Rooks to make a prediction for the play during a timeout. “It’s going to be in Luka’s hands, he’s going to shoot a step back three……

New Orleans Pelicans 2024 #21 pick Yves Missi is ready to put in a lot of hard work before training camp starts. (via New Orleans Pelicans): Reporter: “What are some of the things that you’re gonna be trying to work on from now till training camp?” Missi: “Just lifting more,…

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun discussed feeling more comfortable when facing double teams after last night’s 122-116 home loss vs. the Los Angeles Clippers (23 points/19 rebounds/14 assists/2 steals/10-19 FG/3-8 FT/+2 +/-). (via Rocket Fuel-A Houston Rockets show): Reporter: “You’re coming off a career-high 45 points last night, and of…

Rob Dillingham, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ No. 8 draft pick, recently disclosed his childhood idol. According to Dillingham, his favorite player growing up was none other than the two-time NBA champion, Kevin Durant. “It’s definitely [Kevin Durant]… Nobody’s 6’11 and can hoop like KD, so it’s just a different type of…

Photo: Houston Rockets/Twitter Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas is extremely happy with rookie Tari Eason’s progression this season (averaging 9.3 PPG/5.9 RPG/1.0 APG/1.1 SPG/46.2% FG/35.8% 3-PT/73.9% FT while not missing one game all season). (via Houston Roundball Review): “Tari just makes plays. He just makes plays. He’ll get a…

Photo: NBA The NBA Board of Governors has approved two new gameplay changes for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Shams Charania broke the story, revealing the details of these rule alterations. The first change addresses the issue of flopping in the game. Going forward, players who engage in flopping will face…