Statements from the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, taking VERY different tones. Clippers saying they "vehemently reject" the NBA's findings & "heavily biased investigation." Meanwhile Kawhi - "I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle."
Jim, Johnny, Joey and Jesse Buss had the chance to cash in on the record sale of the Lakers and effectively fire Jeanie Buss as governor and did just that. Jeanie has fired or sued all of her brothers since taking control of the team. It’s the final act of a wild reality show.
Statement from the Buss family to ESPN: "We have decided as a family to sell the remaining Buss Family Trust shares to the Bob Iger group as part of the ongoing transaction. We love the Lakers, Laker fans and will continue to support Los Angeles; but it is time to use this opportunity to move on and exit gracefully while we still can."
“I’ve heard so many things. ‘Why is Giannis with this wife? He could be with a model. Not one model but ten!’ But I am with my wife because she tells me the truth. She loves me, she will tell me whenever I do anything wrong. She will tell my kids the truth. I know that she will kill for my kids and she would even kill me for them. I know that she won’t let my kids get a big head, and that’s the most important thing for me. I am in love. I am in love with her. As a woman and as a mother.”
- Giannis
(Via Anesteathepodcast / h/t @TheHeatCentral )
Tim MacMahon on Bam Adebayo punching Tyler Herro:
“I hope that surveillance video will be seen, maybe it could be part of the tribute video when Tyler Herro returns to Miami.” 😳
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24)
BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.