Joey Linn
Writer at Sports Illustrated
LA Clippers beat writer for On SI. Biola University grad. Proverbs 16:3.
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1 week ago |
si.com | Joey Linn
In September, nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook opened the new Westbrook Academy in Los Angeles. On that day, he dedicated the school’s Empowerment Room to the late parents of his longtime friend and business partner, Donnell Beverly Jr. The room, named after Beverley’s parents, Donnell Beverly Sr. and Leisa Toliver, is designed to inspire students daily.
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3 weeks ago |
si.com | Joey Linn
The LA Clippers just suffered another first round exit from the NBA Playoffs. Last winning a series in 2021, the Clippers have advanced beyond the first round just twice in the six seasons since signing Kawhi Leonard in 2019. While injuries have been the biggest reason for LA’s lack of postseason success, they have not been the only culprit.
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1 month ago |
yardbarker.com | Joey Linn
As this report made rounds on social media, Nina Westbrook, the wife of Russell Westbrook, shared a strong message on her Instagram story. In her post, she directly called out ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, who authored the piece. “Dirty work Romona,” she began. “How could you share and spread so many lies randomly, for no reason, and with so much conviction. You're using his name for clickbait during the playoffs which is ridiculous. Trust me, I know the facts about literally everything.
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1 month ago |
si.com | Joey Linn
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has put together a strong 2025 NBA postseason. Despite struggling in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook is averaging 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists in these playoffs, and has been one of the league’s best individual defenders. With the Western Conference Semifinals tied 2-2, and the Nuggets preparing for Game 5 in OKC, an ESPN article on Westbrook was published Tuesday morning.
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2 months ago |
yardbarker.com | Joey Linn
The LA Clippers took a 2-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets with their Game 3 victory at Intuit Dome on Thursday. After Kawhi Leonard’s 39-point eruption led LA to a road victory in Game 2, the team returned home for the first-ever postseason game at Intuit Dome. While it was a more collective effort for the Clippers in Game 2, with six different players scoring in double-figures, Leonard’s 21 points again led the way.
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