Russell Westbrook on Kevin Durant: “One of the best scorers”

The Los Angeles Lakers are encountering hurdles in their pursuit of free agent Gary Trent Jr., despite keen interest in adding him to their roster alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Trent Jr., who played last season under a three-year, $51.8 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, is a prime…

The Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark doesn’t anticipate an apology from the Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter – and she’s fine with that. “Basketball’s competitive,” Clark told reporters Friday before the Fever’s win over the Mystics, according to ESPN. “I get it. Sometimes your emotions get the best of you…

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez talked about Ben Simmons’ much-needed offensive aggression after the team’s 116-101 road loss vs. the Orlando Magic back on October 25th (7 points/6 rebounds/3 assists/1 steal/1 block/2-5 FG/3-4 FT). (via YES Network): “I love the aggressiveness, for sure. Ben’s gotta touch the paint. He’s…

Memphis Grizzlies stat point guard Ja Morant has drawn multiple comparisons to various athletic guards since getting drafted 2nd overall in the 2019 draft. Morant’s game has drawn comparisons to Russell Westbrook and Dwayne Wade, but the most accurate one would have to be Derrick Rose. Rose has been in…

Photo: David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Atlanta Hawks are signing G League Long Island guard/forward Donovan Williams to a two-way contract and waiving swingman Jarrett Culver. Williams has averaged 15.6 points for Long Island this season. The Atlanta Hawks are…

Dallas Mavericks head man Jason Kidd has major respect for Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. (via Dallas Mavericks): “He’s one of the best coaches in this league. He’s gotten his team to the Finals, they play at a high rate, he understands his group. And so, when you talk…