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Were NBA Teams Secretly Playing Basketball During Quarantine?

Were NBA Teams Secretly Playing Basketball During Quarantine?

September 14, 2022No NBA player has touched a basketball for over 2 months. At least, that's the public statement.There have been varying reports and rumors that multiple NBA teams have played basketball throughout the quarantine. Two of those teams include the Lakers and Clippers.In regards to the Lakers, there is a rumor floating that the whole team was secretly playing at a fan's mansion throughout quarantine.This isn't any fan either, but a gentleman with a full-on STAPLES Center replica in his house. It's a place that JJ Redick has played at before. What's most interesting is that Bill...

June 27, 2020
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Paul George on Steve Ballmer: "He about it. It's not a show"

Paul George on Steve Ballmer: "He about it. It's not a show"

September 14, 2022Steve Ballmer isn't a regular NBA owner. He's a billionaire cheering on his team with more enthusiasm than most fans. It's a type of genuine energy that really resonates with Paul George.Paul George talked about his appreciation for Steve Ballmer on the podcast with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles."He about it," George said. "It's not a show. It's not attention-seeking. That's him, he's 100% energy." Steve Ballmer has been more than apparent about the type of culture he wants to build for the LA Clippers. He wants the organization to be a premier organization,...

July 1, 2020
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Lou Williams wants NBA jerseys and courts to say "Black Lives Matter"

Lou Williams wants NBA jerseys and courts to say "Black Lives Matter"

September 14, 2022When the NBA returns, players want to make sure it matters. They want to make sure the return doesn't diminish the change for social justice. For Lou Williams, the balance between hooping and social justice is the most important thing in a return.The reigning sixth man of the year appeared on , where he discussed the current climate of the United States, the NBA's return, and figuring out a way to balance them together."We don’t know what’s the right decision now," Williams said. "We’re trying to figure that out on the fly like everybody else because we have a job to do,...

June 20, 2020
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Jeanie Buss says there is no Clippers-Lakers Rivalry: "We’ve never played them in the Playoffs"

Jeanie Buss says there is no Clippers-Lakers Rivalry: "We’ve never played them in the Playoffs"

September 14, 2022There is a certain intangible when someone mentions the Clippers and Lakers this season. There's a feeling of rivalry, playoffs, and championship expectations. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss believes there is no rivalry between the teams.Jeanie discussed the rivalry between the two western conference powerhouses on the ."The Clippers are one of the 29 teams that’s trying to beat us," Buss said. "They’re a competitor and I want to beat all of the other teams, including Michael Jordan’s team in Charlotte, our friends in Boston and in Milwaukee."It's a stance similar to what Doc...

June 19, 2020
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Jerry West wants to see a Clippers-Lakers Conference Finals: "You would have seen record numbers on TNT" | Sports Illustrated LA Clippers News, Analysis and More

Jerry West wants to see a Clippers-Lakers Conference Finals: "You would have seen record numbers on TNT" | Sports Illustrated LA Clippers News, Analysis and More

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May 3, 2020
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Doc Rivers on Coaching his son Austin: "It was Different, it was Strange"

Doc Rivers on Coaching his son Austin: "It was Different, it was Strange"

September 14, 2022When Doc and Austin Rivers became the first father-son coaching duo in NBA history, it wasn't well-received. The two were accused of nepotism for years, and the entire Clipper team was tumultuous throughout the time. Despite that, the experience wasn't all bad.The father and son discussed their complicated and unique relationship on the . Interestingly enough, the trade for Austin Rivers wasn't all Doc's idea. The idea originated from former Clippers GM Dave Wohl."I've never had a dream of coaching my kids," Doc Rivers said to Austin. "I always wanted to be a...

May 15, 2020
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Patrick Beverley says Kobe Bryant should be in the GOAT conversation

Patrick Beverley says Kobe Bryant should be in the GOAT conversation

September 13, 2022For the modern era of basketball players, Kobe Bryant is their Michael Jordan. He's the reason why they started playing the game, and their guiding motivator of hard work. Patrick Beverley believes Bryant has been disrespected in the GOAT conversation, with those aspects not being considered.Beverley was a guest on where he spoke about Kobe's legacy and impact on the game of basketball. Reddick asked Beverley if Kobe Bryant belonged in the GOAT conversation, and Beverley had a simple answer."Yes," Beverley said. "Game-changer. Game. Changer. When it comes to drive,...

July 21, 2020
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Doc Rivers says Clippers have to live their "best Disney life" in the bubble

Doc Rivers says Clippers have to live their "best Disney life" in the bubble

September 13, 2022Three months in a bubble is a very long time. Within one week, some players have already broken protocol and been placed in quarantine. For the next several months, the Clippers have to remain focused enough to avoid that distraction.Doc Rivers spoke to Sports Illustrated on a conference call, to discuss how the Clippers are staying mentally focused."There's a lot of things to do," Rivers said. "It's not normal life. Again, there's just so much talk about it. Like our guys, honestly, we talk about it. Let's just do our jobs. After we're done practicing, live your life to...

July 15, 2020
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Lou Williams: Having no fans will make players 'create energy for themselves'

Lou Williams: Having no fans will make players 'create energy for themselves'

September 13, 2022In the bubble NBA, there is no home court - there are no fans, there is no traveling, and there are no advantages. What it may come down to, his how energetic a team's bench can get. Lou Williams seems to think so.When Lou Williams was asked about what it was like to play in an empty arena, his immediate reaction was that it was "interesting." What was most interesting to Lou was that players had to create their own energy in the arena. Being on the bench became a second job."We had some fun with creating energy for ourselves on the bench and being able to talk things out...

July 24, 2020
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Paul George first called Westbrook after learning about Clippers trade

Paul George first called Westbrook after learning about Clippers trade

September 13, 2022The moment Paul George was traded to the LA Clippers, it was a shocker - there wasn't a single person who saw it coming. The first person he called when it happened was Russell Westbrook. That's how special the relationship between the two players are.Paul George joined Kevin Hart on the Laugh Out Loud Network's interview show, where he discussed his special relationship with Russell Westbrook. Produced by OBB Media, the show has featured a variety of NBA players, ranging from Blake Griffin to Dennis Rodman, with George being the first current Clipper on it."I was only...

June 26, 2020
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