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Shawn Martin

The Clippers are 6–20… and they’re still turning down Kawhi/Harden/Zubac trade calls

According to DallasHoopsJournal, the Clippers have been rejecting trade offers for Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac, believing they can still make a push once Derrick Jones Jr. returns from his knee injury. And DJJ’s return might not be forever away — reporting has him progressing to 3-on-3 work and “ahead of schedule.” At 6–20, is this stubbornness… or the only rational move when you don’t control your own draft? #NBA #Clippers #KawhiLeonard #JamesHarden #IvicaZubac #NBATrades #NBADiscussion

Robert Johansson

Only 3 teammates showed up Chris Paul's Halloween party

According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Chris Paul (and his wife) threw a Halloween party early in the season as a “culture-building” move — and almost nobody came. Shelburne said “maybe three players” showed up, specifically mentioning Bradley Beal and Ivica Zubac. Shelburne also described other early attempts (inviting guys to his suite for a Rams game, workouts, etc.) getting the same cold response — like the locker room “recoiled” at how intense or hands-on CP3’s leadership style can be. It’s honestly one of the most awkward “team chemistry” stories you’ll hear: a future Hall of Famer trying to create togetherness, and the roster basically saying “nah.” Is this on the young guys for not buying in… or is CP3’s approach just too much in 2025 NBA locker rooms? #NBA #Clippers #ChrisPaul #NBARumors #TeamChemistry #NBADiscussion

Andrew Anderson

Fred VanVleet says he overheard Kawhi after 2019: “I’m better than Kobe.”

This is one of those stories that instantly turns into a comment-war. Fred VanVleet said that after the Raptors won the 2019 title, he overheard a conversation where the sentiment from Kawhi was basically: “I’m better than Kobe.” VanVleet emphasized Kawhi didn’t say it directly to him — he just caught it in the room. KD’s reaction on the pod was interesting too: he didn’t say he agrees with the all-time ranking, but he understands the mindset after a run like that — the “drop me anywhere in history, I can do this” confidence. #NBA #KawhiLeonard #KobeBryant #Raptors #KevinDurant #FredVanVleet #NBADiscussion

James Allen

Dillon Brooks says LeBron is “Social media junkie"

Dillon Brooks is keeping the LeBron feud alive and making it personal. After their latest Suns–Lakers flashpoint, Brooks said LeBron “sees what I’m saying” because he’s “a social media junkie,” then added: “I wish we let him shoot that shot — that sh*t would’ve been an airball.” This is peak Dillon Brooks: he’s not just trying to win — he’s trying to get under your skin and live there rent-free. And with LeBron, it always turns into a storyline. Whose side are you on: Brooks’ “no bowing down” energy, or is this just corny attention-seeking at this point? #NBA #Lakers #Suns #LeBronJames #DillonBrooks #NBADrama #NBADiscussion

Christopher Brown

Adam Silver calls the Rozier case “unprecedented”

Adam Silver addressed the Terry Rozier situation and basically admitted the league is in uncharted territory: “This is an unprecedented situation… I’m incredibly sympathetic to the Heat… Sometimes there’s unique events that maybe require unique solutions… we’ll see if there’s any satisfactory relief, but at the moment there is none.” That’s brutal for Miami because Rozier can’t play, yet his $26.6M still sits on their books (about 17% of the cap, per reporting), and the whole thing is tied up in legal/investigative timelines the team can’t control. So what should the NBA actually do here? #Miami #Heat #TerryRozier #NBA #AdamSilver #NBANews #NBADiscussion

James Allen

Mike Brown put the media on notice: “Put Brunson’s name in the MVP convo — do your job.”

After Brunson delivered on the biggest stage, Knicks coach Mike Brown didn’t mince words about the MVP conversation: “I hope now on this stage, when you start talking about MVP candidates his name is one of the first to come out your mouth… So you guys do your job.” That’s the whole argument in one quote: elite production + winning when it matters. Brunson’s been doing it, and the Cup run just made it impossible to brush off. So let’s actually do the job: Is Brunson a real MVP candidate this season? Where do you rank him among the league’s top guards right now? #JalenBrunson #Knicks #NBA #MVP #NBACup #NBADiscussion

Richard Thomas

The NBA Cup “Runner-Up Curse” Might Actually Be a Finals Blessing

So far, the NBA Cup runner-up has turned into a Finals team within two seasons. 2023 NBA Cup: Lakers beat Pacers → Pacers make the Finals in 2025 2024 NBA Cup: Bucks beat Thunder → Thunder make the Finals in 2025 2025 NBA Cup: Knicks beat Spurs → Spurs Finals in 2026 or 2027? It’s probably coincidence, but it also kind of makes sense: if you’re good enough to reach the NBA Cup Final, you’re usually a “one leap away” team. You’ve already proven you can win high-stakes games, and you have a clear blueprint for what you’re missing. Are you betting on Wemby making the Finals in the next two years? #NBA #NBACup #Spurs #Knicks #Wembanyama #NBAStats #NBADiscussion

Steve Francis

Adam Silver: NBA will decide on expansion “sometime in 2026” — Vegas and Seattle on deck

Per Adam Silver, the NBA is finally putting a rough timeline on expansion. Speaking before the NBA Cup Final in Vegas, Silver said the league is working with current teams, running the numbers, and “sometime in 2026 we’ll make a determination” on whether to expand past 30 teams. He specifically name-checked Las Vegas and Seattle as the two main markets the league is studying, while adding that they’ve looked at other cities too. The NBA hasn’t expanded since 2004 (Charlotte Bobcats), and Seattle has been without a team since the Sonics moved to OKC in 2008. If/when expansion happens, we’re talking about: Two new teams (most likely) A massive expansion fee split among owners An expansion draft that could shake up a lot of rosters If the NBA actually pulls the trigger, where do you want the next teams — Vegas, Seattle, or somewhere else? #NBA #AdamSilver #NBAExpansion #Seattle #LasVegas #NBADiscussion

Beth Holland

Jalen Brunson Had a Superstar Level Run in the NBA Cup

NBA Cup MVP Jalen Brunson in 6 tournament games: 33 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST on 53/46/66 shooting splits (60.8% TS). That is absurd shot-making volume and efficiency over a whole mini-playoff run. When it comes to big offensive performances on a big stage, Brunson is now firmly in that top guard tier with big names like Steph, Luka and SGA. Different styles, same result: you can’t guard him one-on-one and you can’t afford to send soft help, because he’ll pick you apart. Where do you rank Brunson among the league’s best offensive guards after this? #JalenBrunson #Knicks #NBACup #NBA #NBADiscussion

Edwin French

Better Teammate: Kevin Durant or Michael Jordan?

Both are all-time greats, but they offered very different teammate dynamics. KD’s adaptability and elite scoring made him a seamless fit on multiple teams, while MJ’s leadership and demanding nature pushed teammates to their limits — for better or worse. Who would you rather have as a teammate? #NBA #KevinDurant #MichaelJordan #GOATDebate #NBADiscussion #Sports

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