Will the Lakers and Clippers Win Totals Reflect Their Stellar Offseasons?

Heat president Pat Riley says that Hassan Whiteside was not physically or mentally prepared to battle Joel Embiid in the playoffs.

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Older, wiser and more aware of the world, LeBron James is unafraid to let his views known on politics or social issues or even the business of basketball. ”I’ve been vocal about a lot,” James said Saturday. Whether it was his stance on the presidential election where he supported Hillary Clinton, expressing his displeasure about Phil Jackson’s characterization of the people closest to him , speaking directly to fans through video messages or even saying his Cleveland Cavaliers need another playmaker to help with their NBA title defense, James has been taking full advantage of his massive platform .

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Jahlil Okafor viewed New Orleans during All-Star weekend with a different lens than usual, since he thought there was a chance it may have been his next home. All-Star DeMarcus Cousins is changing his address from Sacramento to New Orleans, Serge Ibaka was sent last week from Orlando to Toronto – and the next few days will likely see Carmelo Anthony, Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson, Reggie Jackson and many more all discussed by various teams. ”Here we go again,” said Okafor, the Philadelphia 76ers forward who missed two games before the break amid looming trade speculation.

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