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Adam Silver Says Solving RSN Issues Is His Most Significant Focus Right Now

1 day ago | basketball.realgm.com | Sean Keeley

NBA commissioner Adam Silver did a 30-minute chat with former Golden State Warriors executive Bob Myers on Tuesday. One of the topics of discussion was how many NBA teams are experiencing issues with their local TV provider/RSN. Silver went as far to say that the issue is his most significant focus right now. "I … hate to make it so negative, but [local game broadcasts] are caught in legacy media, which is rapidly declining," Silver said.
Michael Porter Suffered Shoulder Sprain In Game 2, Says He'll Play Game 3

2 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Bennett Durando

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. had a bounce-back game in Game 2 of the first round series against the LA Clippers. Well, for the most part. After struggling in Game 1, Porter scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. However, it was one late play that left Porter wishing he approached things differently. Porter turned the ball over after grabbing a crucial rebound. In the scramble, the Clippers recovered the ball and Norman Powell hit a three-pointer.
JJ Redick Says Lakers Had Best Practice 'In Months' On Monday

2 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Dave McMenamin

JJ Redick said that the Los Angeles Lakers had the "best practice we've had in months" on Monday as the team prepares for Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. "We probably could have done a few more scrimmages," added Redick about how the Lakers prepared for the series. The Lakers lost 117-95 on Saturday for Game 1. Redick said that the Lakers focused on offensive organization during the practice. "Being organized is screening. Being organized is getting to the proper spacing.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander Privately Said Paul George Is Not Better Than Me After 2019 Trade

3 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Michael Grange

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise to MVP frontrunner with the Oklahoma City Thunder has vindicated a bold prediction he made early in his career, according to Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder. When Gilgeous-Alexander arrived in Oklahoma City in 2019 as part of the Paul George trade package from the Los Angeles Clippers, the then-second-year guard made a striking claim to his new teammate Schroder.
JJ Redick: Lakers Weren't 'Physically Ready' For Wolves In Game 1

4 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Dave McMenamin

The Minnesota Timberwolves recorded a comfortable 117-95 Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Wolves' physical style appeared to catch the Lakers off-guard. "It's not to say our guys weren't ready to withstand a playoff-level basketball game. ... I'm not sure physically we were ready," JJ Redick said.
Luka Doncic: 'I Felt Like My Heart Was Broken' Learning Of Trade

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Dave McMenamin

When .Luka Doncic first learned he had been traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, he damaged his cellphone by throwing it across the room. "I was actually in the bed," Doncic said. "My TV wasn't working so I was on my iPad watching a movie about to go to sleep. First thing I said, probably three times, was, 'Is this [an] April 1st [joke]?'" Doncic was then asked about his initial feelings when processing the trade. "Sadness, mostly," Doncic said. "I was still in shock.
Rockets Considered 'Less Likely' To Pursue Trade For Kevin Durant

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Marc Stein |Jake Fischer

The Houston Rockets are now considered even "less likely" to pursue a trade for Kevin Durant this offseason than what was previously thought, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The Phoenix Suns will work Kevin Durant on a trade this offseason and plan to "pivot and reload" around Devin Booker. The Rockets own a number of future draft picks originating from the Suns following their trade in June 2024 with the Brooklyn Nets.
Lauri Markkanen, Jazz Remain Committed To Each Other

6 days ago | basketball.realgm.com | Sarah Todd

The Utah Jazz finished with the NBA's worst record this past season. That's led to some questions about the future of the team's veteran players. One of those players is forward Lauri Markkanen. While he wouldn't commit to never trading Markkanen, Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said the former All-Star is a big part of what Utah is trying to build.
Masai Ujiri Declares Raptors Have A+ Culture, Guarantees Future Championship

1 week ago | basketball.realgm.com | Michael Grange

Masai Ujiri gave his end-of-season address on Wednesday, expressing strong confidence in the Toronto Raptors' direction despite finishing with a 30-52 record in the 2024-25 season. Ujiri emphasized that winning another championship remains his primary focus, referencing how he wasn't able to fully enjoy the 2019 title due to an altercation with security and immediate concerns about Kawhi Leonard's free agency.
Damian Lillard Cleared Of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Resumes Contact Workouts

1 week ago | basketball.realgm.com | Shams Charania

Damian Lillard has been medically cleared of his deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is no longer required to take blood-thinning medication, sources told ESPN on Friday. Despite this positive development, Lillard will not be available for Game 1 of the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Lillard will now enter a recovery phase that includes resuming contact workouts and gradually ramping up his basketball activities before returning to game action.