NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard reacts to Kevin Durant's injury
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Kawhi Leonard reacts to Kevin Durant's injury

The Hindu  

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard offered some sympathy for Kevin Durant after the Warriors forward left Game 5 of the NBA Finals early with yet another injury. READ | Kyle Lowry unimpressed with Raptors fans' reaction to Kevin Durant injury "We work so hard to either play in the Finals or just play in the NBA, and when you're not playing, it's hard to wrap your mind around it. Durant had worked his way back into the lineup after suffering a calf injury in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Rockets, forcing him to miss the Warriors' previous nine playoff games. READ | NBA Finals: Raptors fan Drake offers support for 'true warrior' Durant "I hope he's keeping his spirits up through it," Leonard said.

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Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s progress ‘really good’ but he’s still not ready to return
1 week, 6 days ago

Clippers: Kawhi Leonard’s progress ‘really good’ but he’s still not ready to return

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard watches from the bench during a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 21. Kawhi Leonard took part in a five-on-five practice Thursday, and Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said his star forward is making progress in recovering from a right knee injury but there is still no timetable for his season debut. “So we got to …

Clippers' Leonard: Optimism Despite Knee Concerns for Opening Night
3 months, 1 week ago

Clippers' Leonard: Optimism Despite Knee Concerns for Opening Night

Associated Press  

Kawhi Leonard is planning to be in the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup for opening night unless his balky right knee prevents him from inaugurating the team's new arena. The health of their superstar once again looms large after Leonard was limited to two postseason games last season because of inflammation in a knee that has been surgically repaired twice. He …

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on US Olympic men’s basketball team
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on US Olympic men’s basketball team

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — USA Basketball intended to bring Kawhi Leonard to the Paris Olympics. “He wanted to be here like all these guys want to be here,” USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill said Wednesday night about Leonard. White — a second-team All-Defensive selection after this past NBA season, meaning he’ll clearly take some of the on-ball defending duties that …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 of the Los Angeles Clippers’ tight first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night due to right knee inflammation. Leonard missed Game 1 and Game 4 of the series after missing the final eight games of the regular season with right knee pain. AP AUDIO: Kawhi Leonard ruled out for …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of a first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks, with no timetable for his return from right knee inflammation. “When you watch him play, it was very obvious that is not Kawhi Leonard,” team president Lawrence Frank said before the game, calling the injury “tricky.” Frank …

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle again in Game 3 loss to the Mavericks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to drive past Mavericks forward P.J. Leonard was listed as questionable because of right knee inflammation for Game 3, and though he started Friday night, he rarely looked sharp during the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Leonard said his knee “just didn’t respond the way we wanted” after he …

Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard practices with Clippers, but status for Game 1 is unclear

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard sat out eight consecutive games at the end of the regular season and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to play in the first-round playoff series opener Sunday. “But he’s going to be a part of practice.” Lue was asked how much Leonard could participate. Leonard is the Clippers’ best player, has won two NBA championships …

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee
9 months ago

Kawhi Leonard to miss game against Kings because of sore knee

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard returned to Los Angeles on Monday to receive treatment on his sore right knee. Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has a sore right knee and will miss the game Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters at the team’s shoot-around earlier in the day. “But yesterday was when we found out.” Lue …

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107
11 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Since Draymond Green returned from his second suspension of the season, the Golden State Warriors have begun looking like their balanced, ball-sharing selves again. Curry scored 37 points with eight 3-pointers, Kuminga added 26 points, and the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on Tuesday night as guard Klay Thompson sat out with an illness. It’s fun, …

Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant rose up for his game-winning jumper as the Chicago Bulls’ defense did everything in its power to stop it. “Yeah — he’s tough.” Durant finished with 43 points, eight assists and six rebounds, one night after scoring 40 in a win over the Indiana Pacers. It was a frantic final minute that saw Durant hit a …

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years
1 year, 2 months ago

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years

The Hindu  

When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. It’s fun.” Durant nearly carried the Suns to an improbable victory with no help from injured Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but James was ever-so-slightly more clutch while also adding nine assists and eight rebounds. A slugfest.. To see those two guys out there fighting for it was pretty …

Kevin Durant at 35: Living the NBA life he envisioned and still not satisfied
1 year, 2 months ago

Kevin Durant at 35: Living the NBA life he envisioned and still not satisfied

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The photo was from 2007, Kevin Durant’s first season in professional basketball. Still, in 47 games Durant ranked among the league’s elite shotmakers, averaging 29.1 points and shooting 56 percent from the field, 40.4 from 3 and 91.9 from the foul line. He doesn’t see a lot of people, so it’s just making it tough on him, pushing …

NBA 2023: Kawhi Leonard recovering from another knee surgery
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA 2023: Kawhi Leonard recovering from another knee surgery

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard underwent another knee surgery after being forced out of the playoff series loss to the Phoenix Suns. Watch Video: Victor Wembanyama goes to Spurs as No.1 pick The concern for the franchise is that Leonard also injured his right knee during the 2021 postseason and missed the next season. President of basketball operations Lawrence …

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2

New York Times  

For some reason, the NBA, which is scared to compete with the NFL Draft, put four games on Wednesday’s slate. Game 1: Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95 | Knicks win series 4-1 Why the Knicks won: Mitchell Robinson, who might have been this series’ most valuable player. Julius Randle heads to the locker room after re-injuring his ankle pic.twitter.com/2NhlqAWLOM — Bleacher …

Clippers list Kawhi Leonard as out for Game 5 vs. Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

Clippers list Kawhi Leonard as out for Game 5 vs. Suns

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, in white T-shirt, has not played in Games 3 or 4 of the playoff series against the Sun because of a sprained right knee. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard did not participate in practice Monday because he was receiving treatment on the sprained right knee that has sidelined him the last two games of the team’s first-round …

‘Deflated’ Clippers cross fingers Kawhi Leonard can play in Game 4
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Deflated’ Clippers cross fingers Kawhi Leonard can play in Game 4

The Hindu  

Clippers coach Ty Lue seems to know the playoff fate of his Los Angeles team hinges on the health of Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers lost 129-124 in the first home game in the best-of-seven series and face a cliffhanger around Leonard’s status for Game 4 on Saturday. I feel bad for him.” Director of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Leonard …

NBA playoffs preview: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers look to press advantage against Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs preview: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers look to press advantage against Suns

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard flashed his top-level playoff form in the series opener as the Los Angeles Clippers showed they are a valid threat to win their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Sunday’s 115-110 victory represented Leonard’s first playoff game in 22 months since tearing the ACL in his right knee against the Utah Jazz in June of 2021. It’s playoff …

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers
1 year, 8 months ago

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Durant's arrival with the Phoenix Suns hasn't been all smooth sailing. But, when Durant has played, he's been impressive, and the Suns are unbeaten with him in the lineup, fueling hopes of a first NBA championship for the franchise in its 55-year history. Durant's arrival adds to an already talented Suns roster, which includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and …

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant is expected to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained ankle for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, The Athletic reported. Suns coach Monty Williams, however, wasn’t ready to commit to Durant’s return when addressing reporters on Tuesday. He returned to action on March 1 and played in three games for Phoenix, …

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'
1 year, 9 months ago

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'

Daily Mail  

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is set to make his comeback from injury on Wednesday, according to reports. The team's recent big addition slipped during the warm-up before the Oklahoma City Thunder game on March 8 and has been out of action since due to an ankle sprain. Durant has played in only three games for the Suns since being …

NBA: Warriors expect to have Stephen Curry back from injury against Lakers
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Warriors expect to have Stephen Curry back from injury against Lakers

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors is looking forward to having the superstar advantage for a change when it opens a three-game trip against rival Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors are expecting Stephen Curry to return from an 11-game absence due to a partially torn ligament in his left knee when they meet the Lakers for a fourth and final …

LeBron James' injury casts doubt on potential matchup with Kevin Durant
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James' injury casts doubt on potential matchup with Kevin Durant

Hindustan Times  

Basketball fans across the world are disappointed as the much-anticipated matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant remains on hold, following James' recent injury. LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns had opened up the possibility of another exciting matchup between …

'Optimism' growing Kevin Durant 'will return BEFORE All Star break'
1 year, 11 months ago

'Optimism' growing Kevin Durant 'will return BEFORE All Star break'

Daily Mail  

Kevin Durant will resume on-court activities and will return to running this week. There is 'optimism' Kevin Durant will return to action before the All-Star Break for Brooklyn The Nets confirmed they would re-evaluate Durant in two weeks but it is a positive update for Jacque Vaughn and the rest of his coaching staff. 'Kevin Durant's right MCL sprain was …

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again
2 years ago

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell will return to oppose the team they helped win the 2019 NBA championship when Los Angeles Clippers visits Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Leonard did not play, and Powell scored 16 points for the Clippers on Monday in their 142-131 overtime victory over the host Detroit Pistons. Two wins in a row After losing six straight, …

Kawhi Leonard is back to lift Clippers’ expectations: ‘With him … we’re a different team.’
2 years, 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard is back to lift Clippers’ expectations: ‘With him … we’re a different team.’

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — After a pre-shootaround workout Thursday morning, the Clippers upgraded Kawhi Leonard from out to questionable, and later announced him as a starter against the Pistons. When asked when he knew Leonard would be coming back, Jackson responded, “When I heard, ‘At 6-foot-7, from the I.E., Kawhi Leonard.’ That’s when I knew, that’s when it was sure for …

Kawhi Leonard on the verge of returning for Clippers, but will he be the same?
2 years, 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard on the verge of returning for Clippers, but will he be the same?

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard is on the verge of a return after the Clippers upgraded the status of their All-Star wing to questionable to play Thursday against Detroit. After surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in July 2021 and missing all of last season, Leonard shouldered high expectations entering this season, with the Clippers planning to slowly build up his …

The Kawhi Leonard return mystery follows the Clippers into Texas
2 years, 1 month ago

The Kawhi Leonard return mystery follows the Clippers into Texas

LA Times  

Clippers guard John Wall, center, and forward Kawhi Leonard, right, sit on the bench during a 122-106 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. I’m always going to tell you the truth.” Lue was forthcoming about the Clippers’ John Wall, saying, “Yessir,” when asked whether the point guard would play at Dallas after he sat out against Houston because …

Clippers explain why Kawhi Leonard came off bench in win over Lakers
2 years, 2 months ago

Clippers explain why Kawhi Leonard came off bench in win over Lakers

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard played his first meaningful game in 16 months in the team’s season-opening victory over the Lakers on Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard waited 493 days to play in an NBA regular-season game before the Clippers’ season opener — then he had to wait a bit longer before his return from knee surgery became official. “Starting I would …

‘You wanna get games under your belt’: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to start season
2 years, 2 months ago

‘You wanna get games under your belt’: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to start season

LA Times  

The Clippers’ starting point guard for Thursday’s season opener against the Lakers? … You might not get the same touches, you might not get the same minutes, so just having the sacrifice and understanding that, we got one common goal, that’s to win the game, and try to win a championship.” Leonard and point guard John Wall, who will play …

Kawhi Leonard 'cleared for full participation' for training camp
2 years, 3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard 'cleared for full participation' for training camp

Daily Mail  

Kawhi Leonard is set to return from injury and play 5-on-5 in training camp next week, as the five-time All-Star has reportedly been cleared for full participation following his 2021 ACL tear. Paul George missed a large chunk of last season through injury, playing just 31 games 'When you're dealing with a major injury, you can't predict,' Frank said. Leonard's …

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

Superstar Stephen Curry missed the playoffs for two consecutive years after winning three NBA championships and losing to Toronto Raptors in a closely fought NBA final in 2019. Curry only had Draymond Green for company among the championship winning lot in his team the past two years when the Warriors missed the playoffs — they even finished last in the …

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years
2 years, 6 months ago

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years

The Hindu  

The dynastic Golden State Warriors toasted its fourth NBA championship in eight years with a title parade through San Francisco on Monday afternoon. Poole made 51 regular-season starts while Thompson worked his way back from his lengthy injury absence, then averaged 17.0 points and 3.8 assists per game in the playoffs on his first trip to the championship. READ | …

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors on brink of title as Andrew Wiggins inspires Boston Celtics defeat
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors on brink of title as Andrew Wiggins inspires Boston Celtics defeat

Firstpost  

Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 on Monday night for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead as Andrew Wiggins bags 26 points and 13 rebounds. San Francisco: Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 21 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 …

Warriors beat Mavericks to return to NBA Finals
2 years, 7 months ago

Warriors beat Mavericks to return to NBA Finals

China Daily  

Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors makes a layup against Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. WASHINGTON - The Golden State Warriors eliminated the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 in Game 5 of the Western …

NBA: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry ruled out of action until playoffs
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry ruled out of action until playoffs

Firstpost  

In a statement posted on the team Twitter feed, the Warriors said Curry was making “good progress” in his recovery but wouldn’t play again in the regular season, which concludes on 10 April. San Francisco: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, sidelined by a sprained ligament in his left foot, won’t return to action before the playoffs, the NBA team …

In NBA All-Star draft, Durant selects ... anyone but Harden
2 years, 10 months ago

In NBA All-Star draft, Durant selects ... anyone but Harden

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant wanted no part of James Harden on the day their partnership in Brooklyn ended. Durant kept passing on Harden in the NBA All-Star Draft until LeBron James had to take him Thursday with the last pick, bringing some petty comedy to the process. With his last selection, Durant took Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert of the …

Klay Thompson harnesses 941 days of hurt to inspire Warriors’ title charge
2 years, 11 months ago

Klay Thompson harnesses 941 days of hurt to inspire Warriors’ title charge

The Independent  

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NBA 75: At No. 34, Kawhi Leonard’s hard work and singular focus has made him an all-time great
3 years ago

NBA 75: At No. 34, Kawhi Leonard’s hard work and singular focus has made him an all-time great

New York Times  

The last time Kawhi Leonard played in a basketball game was Game 4 of the 2021 Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz. “I don’t care about the Western Conference finals,” Leonard said with the Clippers two wins away from the star-crossed franchise’s first-ever conference finals appearance. Like, ‘You’re going to be the guy now, because Timmy is getting older, …

NBA: While Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson wait, Zion Williamson wants to be back opening night
3 years, 3 months ago

NBA: While Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson wait, Zion Williamson wants to be back opening night

Firstpost  

Kawhi Leonard and Klay Thompson know it will be a while before they can get back onto the court. “We’re looking at what can we find that works for everybody … for the long term,” Stone said. Wall said it will be “very tough” not to play while the Rockets find him a new team, but he knows that this …

NBA roundtable: Welcome to the world of Kawhi Leonard injury updates
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA roundtable: Welcome to the world of Kawhi Leonard injury updates

LA Times  

The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is in pain as teammate Paul George checks on him during Game 4 against the Jazz. Los Angeles Times reporters Andrew Greif, Broderick Turner and Dan Woike discuss Kawhi Leonard’s injury situation in a roundtable format. DW: We just had a great talk during our weekly NBA meeting on Zoom about the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, …

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard ruled out of playoff tie against Utah Jazz through injury
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard ruled out of playoff tie against Utah Jazz through injury

Firstpost  

The Clippers announced that Leonard sprained his right knee during the Clippers’ series-levelling win in game four on Monday, and will miss Wednesday’s crucial game five in Salt Lake City. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Wednesday’s NBA playoff clash with the Utah Jazz after suffering a right knee injury, the team said. …

Sunday Randomness: The big message from Kevin Durant’s return to the Bay
3 years, 10 months ago

Sunday Randomness: The big message from Kevin Durant’s return to the Bay

New York Times  

It was all love at Chase Center on Saturday night. “I think we’re all — obviously him, especially — more experienced than four years ago,” Curry said. “I really think Kevin,” Kerr explained, “is one of those guys who is so gifted that he’s going to be great in any system. But I don’t care what system he’s in, he’s …

NBA: Kevin Durant makes 'scary' return from injury in Nets' 125-99 victory over Warriors
4 years ago

NBA: Kevin Durant makes 'scary' return from injury in Nets' 125-99 victory over Warriors

Firstpost  

Durant meshed effortlessly with Kyrie Irving in his first competitive game since the 2019 NBA Finals as Brooklyn Nets defeated Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the new season. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant’s smooth-as-silk NBA return is “kind of scary for the rest of the league,” Steve Kerr, his former coach at the Golden State Warriors, said Tuesday. Kerr …

NBA 2020-21: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets Beat Golden State Warriors on Opening Night
4 years ago

NBA 2020-21: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets Beat Golden State Warriors on Opening Night

News 18  

Kevin Durant’s long awaited Brooklyn Nets debut didn’t disappoint Tuesday, the two-time NBA Finals MVP teaming seamlessly with Kyrie Irving in a 125-99 opening day blowout over the Golden State Warriors. Durant hadn’t played since suffering a devastating torn Achilles tendon playing for the Warriors against Toronto in game five of the championship series on June 10, 2019. “I believe …

Kevin Durant on Achilles recovery: Had to learn to walk, run and jump again - NBA News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Kevin Durant on Achilles recovery: Had to learn to walk, run and jump again - NBA News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Much has happened since Kevin Durant last set foot on the court during an NBA game - on the basketball front, the Toronto Raptors won a maiden title, a global pandemic shredded calendars, legend Kobe Bryant breathed his last and a somewhat hurried restart in a 'bubble' saw Frank Vogel's Los Angeles Lakers win the championship for the first time …

Klay Thompson suffers a right leg injury hours before the Warriors’ No. 2 pick
4 years, 1 month ago

Klay Thompson suffers a right leg injury hours before the Warriors’ No. 2 pick

New York Times  

Only hours before the Warriors were set to make a monumental decision as it relates to their future, their present was delivered a massive gut punch. Klay Thompson suffered a lower right leg injury during a Wednesday morning workout in Southern California, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, who reported that Thompson was “unable to place weight on his lower leg …

Kawhi Leonard plays down Michael Jordan comparisons
5 years, 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard plays down Michael Jordan comparisons

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard played down being compared to Michael Jordan by Doc Rivers after inspiring the Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-94 victory over the Utah Jazz. Rivers stated during the play-offs last season that Leonard was "the most like Jordan that we've seen", a compliment that cost him $50,000 for violating the NBA's anti-tampering policy. The Clippers coach was asked …

Kawhi Leonard's Clippers upstage Warriors at Chase Center
5 years, 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard's Clippers upstage Warriors at Chase Center

The Hindu  

The Golden State Warriors' first NBA game at Chase Center ended in defeat as the Kawhi Leonard-led Los Angeles Clippers stayed unbeaten. READ| NBA: Bucks overcome 16-point deficit, Giannis fouls out in win over Rockets Antetokounmpo – the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1966 with a 30-point triple-double in a season opener – finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds …

NBA: Kawhi Leonard's LA Clippers upstage LeBron James-led Lakers; Raptors begin title defence with win over Pelicans
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard's LA Clippers upstage LeBron James-led Lakers; Raptors begin title defence with win over Pelicans

Firstpost  

Kawhi Leonard made his Los Angeles debut a successful one as his Clippers upstaged LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to get their campaign off to a winning start. Los Angeles: Kawhi Leonard made his Los Angeles debut a successful one on Tuesday as his Clippers upstaged LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 112-102 to get their 2019-20 …

NBA: Kevin Durant rips Thunder, explains why he left Warriors
5 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant rips Thunder, explains why he left Warriors

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant opened up about his departure from Oklahoma City and the Warriors in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, revealing details of how bad the split was when it comes to the Thunder's fanbase and why he chose to leave Golden State. The organization, the GM, I ain’t talked to none of those people, even had a …

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