Kendrick Perkins applauds Rob Pelinka

Kawhi Leonard was absent from the LA Clippers’ final game before the All-Star break due to adductor soreness. Despite this, Leonard suggested that the injury is not severe ahead of the All-Star Game. In his statement, Leonard expressed his intention to play “a little bit” in Sunday’s game, implying that…

Here we are. Right now, here are our feet. All that matters is right now. The future is too far away to be a thought. And the past’s impact has led to this group of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams sitting right next to…

Photo: Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Orlando Magic and veteran guard Terrence Ross are finalizing a contract buyout, allowing him to become a free agent. The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Ross once his buyout is complete. Ross, 32, has averaged just 9.2 PPG in 22.8 MPG…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter Jimmy Butler missed Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks after rolling his ankle in Game 1 but there is optimism that the Heat star will return for Game 3. Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra said that the 33-year-old small forward is “working” and…

Photo: Miami Heat/Twitter The end of this season also marked the end of Udonis Haslem’s career. The 43-year-old power forward has retired with three NBA championships. For the last few year he played more of locker room role that cannot be replaced, says Bam Adebayo. “Big shoes to fill,” Adebayo…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum talked to the media after the team’s 128-102 loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series. Tatum posted 14 points and Jaylen Brown added 12 for Boston. “Just being transparent is…