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Rich Paul is shedding light on something that rarely gets said out loud. The Klutch Sports founder said current and former NBA players have steered young prospects away from signing with his agency, citing their feelings toward LeBron James. “I’m telling you, it’s a different thing,” Paul said on the Game Over podcast. “I’m getting […] The post Rich Paul says Klutch clients face pushback from players over LeBron ties appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Dončić's availability moving forward against the Thunder remains unclear beyond Game 1. But being ruled out a day ahead of time is generally not a good sign of a quick return.

As expected, the reigning champs will be shorthanded Tuesday night. Star wing Jalen Williams has been ruled out in Game 1 against the Lakers due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. “He’s progressing according to plan, I would say,” Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday when speaking with media. “In terms of a timeline, we’re not...

The Wolves, Kings, Bucks and more might be interested in a Ja Morant trade before Feb. 5

From odds and picks to TV info, here’s everything to know about the reigning champion Thunder taking on the Lakers in an NBA playoff matchup.

So much for catching your breath. The Cavaliers survived a seven-game grind, took care of business at home, and now… right back at it. New opponent. New city. Same stakes. And if you believe in trends, here’s one: Teams led by Donovan Mitchell have won every Game 1 of a series they’ve played in Cleveland. […] The post Cavs at Pistons, Game 1: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Here are three keys for the Knicks against the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama lamented what he described as energy mismanagement for ruining a historic defensive performance in which he had a playoff-record 12 blocks in a triple-double that came in a losing Game 1 effort against the Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

A defensive clinic marred by lackluster offense

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 137-98 Game 1 decimation of the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden.