LeBron on playing the Grizzlies: “I’m f*ing 41 years of age. You think I want to do sh in Memphis on a random Thursday? I’m not the first guy in the NBA to talk about this. You guys got to move the team… go over to Nashville already.”
LeBron asked what part of the day he feels 41: “When I wake up. I tell my teammates all the time, I go to sleep available and I wake up doubtful…And when I wake up. I’m fu*king doubtful every single time.”
Paul Pierce on what would’ve happened if he and LeBron swapped teams in 2008: “If I was a Cavalier and Bron was on the Celtics, we probably wouldn’t make the playoffs. I’d have been cringing passing to them. At least Bron had confidence in them.”
Anthony Edwards has been ruled out tonight. Subsequently, he’ll no longer be eligible for end-of-season awards as he will not make the 65 game threshold.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.
Its really weird that Kawhi’s no show contract, which Pablo had months ago, is being spun as just a normal contract. The careful language about parts of the contract being normal while minimizing the abnormal “beliefs clause” at the center of the problem is horrible journalism by Baxter Holmes.
[Cwik] Wizards apologize after scripted April Fools joke in which ‘fan’ thought they won $10,000 falls flat: “We apologize for last night’s April Fools’ joke that left many wondering if we had misled a fan. The skit involving our mascot and other members of our performance team was scripted…”
Dwyane Wade says Wemby was pissed after winning a silver medal in the 2024 Olympics. “Wemby wasn’t happy bro. He was pissed. Being on the podium, getting that silver medal, pissed. And you’d think, Wemby was I think 20 years old… He lost to LeBron, KD and Steph. Pissed.
[Holmes] ESPN obtained a 19-page contract between Leonard and Aspiration which details several pages of obligations for Leonard with a “beliefs” clause that allowed him an out of certain obligations. Three player agents who do not represent Leonard said the deal is “standard.”
Overheard in Knicks locker room: ‘Nah you not righteous’
[NBA] Your Western Conference Kia Player of the Month for March… Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers! 37.5 PPG, 7.4 APG, 8.0 RPG. Team Record: 15-2
Victor “The Alien” Wembanyama appears in the official Artemis 2 broadcast to wish the astronauts a safe journey
Steph Curry sees GP2 is also wearing a Valkyries jersey
[NBA] LUKA: 33.8 ppg, 8.3 apg REAVES: 23.4 ppg, 5.6 apg LEBRON: 20.7 ppg, 7.0 apg. No trio has EVER averaged 20+ PPG and 5+ APG for a full season!
Victor Wembanyama (ankle management) ruled out Thursday vs Clippers.
A West NBA exec cautions against drafting offense-only guards: “There’s never been a worse time to build around bad defensive guards. We see this time and time again, the flashiest offensive impact doesn’t end up winning the most. It ends up being Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Alex Caruso”
[Holmes] Aspiration executive who spoke to ESPN said the company discussed an Aspiration-themed Leonard bobblehead… Aspiration officials contacted the Clippers and requested that the company’s name be taken off the bobblehead because it was a plastic item, which ran counter to Aspiration’s climate
Victor Wembanyama is done for the night with a 40-piece: 41 PTS, 18 REB, 3 AST, 3 BLK, 29 MIN
[Highlight] The Wizards played an April Fools prank on a fan by pretending he made a blindfolded half-court shot for $10,000 after two earlier contestants missed. He still ended up receiving an autographed jersey and courtside tickets for next season.
[Highlight] Draymond Green employs a unique screening strategy on Victor Wembanyama
Austin Reaves to Luka after he blasted “Texas” during the interview: “You only like it because it says your name”
Jokic has officially averaged a triple double this season. It’s the second time he has accomplished this in his career.
[Highlight] Goga Bitadze recklessly takes out Jock Landale and sends him to the locker room with a sprained ankle
[Kawakimi] The LA Clippers and Golden State Warriors had a deal centered around Clipppers superstar Kawhi Leonard with “much of the deal generally agreed to.” The LA Clippers appeared ready to deal Leonard to Golden State before pulling out of trade conversations.
Victor Wembanyama wins Defensive Player of the month for March. Other nominees…. Donovan Clingan, LUKA DONCIC, Kris Dunn, Rudy Gobert, Chet Holmgren
[Charania] The Portland Trail Blazers have been fined $100,000 for illegal contact with Yang Hansen two years ago, prior to the 2025 NBA draft – and assistant general managers Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva, have been suspended for a period of time, sources tell ESPN.
[Jon Krawczynski] Anthony Edwards out with an illness tonight. That means he will won’t be eligible for postseason awards.
[Highlight] Derrick White lobs it to Jaylen Brown for the alley-oop layup, and with one second remaining in the 1st half, while up 23 points, he is the only one to sprint back the entire length of the court, heavily contesting the buzzer beater attempt by Pelle Larsson, making him miss badly.
JJ Redick holding back tears as Pelinka plays a video of his sons congratulating him for 100 wins as a coach
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 43 games with 30+ points this season. The rest of the Thunder roster combined has 3.
Victor Wembanyama at halftime vs GSW: 27 pts, 13 reb, 10⁄14 fg, +19, 19 minutes
[NBA] Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud and Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in March.
In 620 games, Jarrett Allen has never worn any shoe but Kyrie 3’s, but that may soon come to an end: “I’m on my last pair. As I find them online, I buy them as soon as I can, but I haven’t found a new pair in the last 1 1⁄2 years. So, the run might be over.”
[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama banks in the fadeaway jumper to give him back-to-back 40+ point games. In 29 minutes, Wembanyama gets 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 3 blocks against the Warriors.
Jamal Murray so far in his first season as an All-Star: 25.6⁄4.4⁄7.1 on .622 TS. Averaging career highs in PPG, RPG, APG, FG%, 3FG%, TS%
Jokic becomes second player ever to average a triple double in back to back seasons!
The NBA will almost certainly go an entire decade without an American MVP
The Jays dominate in the win in Miami: JB with 43 points, 3 rebounds, 7 ast on 17-29 shooting, 4-10 from 3, 5-7 at the line. JT: his first triple double of the season with 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists.
Last night, the Grizzlies had one of the worst rebounding games in NBA history. Even with Mitchell Robinson not playing for the Knicks, the Grizzlies managed only 20 total rebounds. In 79 NBA seasons, only 5 teams have ever had fewer rebounds in a game.
Luka was a nominee for the defensive player of the month in March
9 players who made All-Defense/All-NBA last year are not eligible for postseason awards this season
[Highlights] Ousmane Dieng full highlights vs Houston Rockets last night (113-119 L):
A career-high 36 Points (previous was 22 Points) on 15⁄31 FG (48.4%), 1⁄7 from 3 (14.3%), 5⁄5 FT, 7 Rebounds (1 Off. Reb), career-high 10 Asissts (5 TOV), 1 Steal, 1 PF, +/- of -11 (worst on team) in 44:41 MP
[Post Game Thread] The San Antonio Spurs (58-18) defeat the Golden State Warriors (36-40), 127-113.
[Lorenzi] Jaden Ivey reportedly told the Bulls’ head of player performance on March 25 that Jesus healed his knee and he was ready to play, He underwent an MRI the next day, and Chicago shut him down for the season.
From 2019–2026, the MVP has always had the most Player of the Month awards… except 2024
Ousmane Dieng Shows Potential with 36 PTS, 7 RBS, 10 AST vs. Rockets
Paolo Banchero in a blowout loss to the Hawks: 11 points, 3 assists, 3 turnovers on 33% shooting
[Haynes] Detroit Pistons say star Cade Cunningham will be re-evaluated in one week.