Tag: Kevin Hart

Case Keenum followed in Peyton Manning’s footsteps with jokes at Kevin Hart’s expense on the ManningCast

Goodness, this was a hysterical dig at Kevin Hart from Case Keenum on the ManningCast.

Even Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum got a brutal short joke in at original ManningCast guest Kevin Hart after the comedian had to bow out of his Monday appearance.

When Eli Manning asked the fill-in guest Keenum if he could ask him the same questions that he had prepared for Hart, the quarterback obliged before hysterically lowing his chair a bit because, y’know, Hart isn’t very tall.

After Peyton Manning got in a jab at Hart earlier in the night, who could’ve expected Keenum would join in on the jokes? This is what we love about the ManningCast: you just never know what you’re going to get.

When even Keenum is joining in on the jokes, you’ve got to take them in stride.

Hart catching shade like this when he’s not even available to make jokes back is just brutal, although we bet he’ll want to come back on the ManningCast sometime in the future to defend his honor (and his stature).

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Peyton Manning brutally roasted Adam Schefter, Kevin Hart before ManningCast even started

Peyton Manning off the top rope!

The ManningCast hadn’t even started yet before Peyton Manning began throwing out the shade.

Peyton and Eli Manning were talking with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt about how the Seattle Seahawks hadn’t publicly listed a starter ahead of Monday night’s home game against the Philadelphia Eagles because of Geno Smith’s injury status.

Manning threw ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter under the bus about him not knowing whether Smith or Drew Lock would be Seattle’s starting quarterback. He also took a very playful jab at Schefter’s ego in even admitting that he didn’t know who the starting quarterback would be.

He also got in a short joke at comedian Kevin Hart after he backed out of making another ManningCast appearance to discuss his Eagles.

Ouch, Peyton!

It’s clear that Peyton Manning is in late-season form, just throwing out whatever friendly barbs he can think of while on air.

If this is how the last few ManningCasts are going to go, we’re in for a treat.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Andrew Whitworth hilariously carried Kevin Hart off the Thursday Night Football set and made it look so easy

Do you want to see Andrew Whitworth pick up Kevin Hart? Of course you do!

In “things you didn’t think you’d see on television on Thursday,” former NFL tackle Andrew Whitworth literally picked up actor and comedian Kevin Hart and carried him off the Thursday Night Football set.

As Hart is still recovering from injuries sustained by trying to race a former NFL running back in a 40-yard dash, he was well enough to come cheer on his Philadelphia Eagles at home as they took on the Minnesota Vikings.

Since Hart might not be 100-percent from his injuries, Whitworth decided to literally pick Hart up and carry him safely off the stage while Hart joked with him to not drop him on the way down.

Whitworth is a very strong person, and he picked up Hart with ease and set him safely on the sideline to watch the game after the latter’s TNF appearance.

Hey, we know someone like Whitworth is always great at protecting the quarterback, but he’s also great at protecting a recovering funny man, too.

Ex-Patriot shares video of footrace that put Kevin Hart in wheelchair

Kevin Hart can fly, but it wasn’t enough to beat former Patriots RB Stevan Ridley.

Former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley released footage of his barbeque footrace with Kevin Hart.

Not only did the actor/comedian lose to the ex-NFL player, but he went on social media and revealed he suffered torn abductors in his lower abdomen and was wheelchair-bound after the contest.

“We get out there, and we go run the 40-yard dash. Guys, I blew all my [expletive]. I tore my lower abdomen,” said Hart. “My abductors are torn. I don’t even know what that is, but I tore them. I can’t walk. Sit my ass down. This is 44.”

On Friday, Ridley posted a video of the race on social media.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwXnrJ6L7_s/

At 44 years old, Hart should be applauded for holding his own against Ridley. He definitely deserves some credit for effort, even with regret clearly sinking in hard in the aftermath.

But then again, who turns down a challenge at a barbeque? Stepping up to random challenges is an unwritten rule that has landed many 40-plus-year-old men in the same position as Hart is right now.

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Kevin Hart challenged a former NFL player to a 40-yard dash and ended up in the hospital

Kevin Hart is on the mend after challenging a former NFL player to a 40-yard dash.

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart learned a valuable lesson recently while challenging a former NFL player to a race.

Hart posted a video this week that showed him sitting in a wheelchair due to injuries sustained while racing former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley in a 40-yard dash.

In the video, Hart says that he suffered lower body injuries that have left him without the ability to walk until he heals up.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the age of 40 is real,” Hart joked in his video about how he landed with his injuries, which he shared came from Ridley and Hart trying to determine who was the faster person.

“We get out there; we go run the 40-yard dash,” Hart said. “Guys, I blew all my [expletive].”

You can hear Hart’s full, NSFW comments below about his 40-yard dash debacle.

 

Ridley responded to Hart’s video on the incident with a laugh and a message to get well soon.

“I saw @TomBrady do it at your age so I figured you had the juice too big bro,” Ridley shared on an Instagram story with a laughing emoji.

“My bad. Heal up and keep making us all laugh!”

We also hope Hart has a speedy recovery, and we hope this helps everyone understand that there’s a clear difference between what an NFL athlete and a normal person can do in something like the 40-yard dash.

Actor Kevin Hart ends up in wheelchair after racing former Patriots RB

This story is crazy. Get well soon, Kevin!

Age catches up with all of us, and we often times need to be reminded that some things just don’t work like they used to.

Such was the case for legendary actor/comedian Kevin Hart, who ended up in a wheelchair after accepting a challenge to race former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley in a 40-yard dash.

“This is a public service announcement because I know people may see me out, and I don’t want you to be alarmed,” said Hart. “But I’m in a wheelchair. Why? Because I tried to jump out there and do some young stuff. …Me and Stevan got into a little debate. This debate was based off of who was faster. Those that know me know I’m pretty fast.

“Stevan said, ‘Kevin, ain’t no way you gonna beat me.’ Stevan is an ex-NFL running back, played for the New England Patriots—very good guy. I said, ‘Stevan you can bet it.’ He said, ‘Bet.’ I said, ‘Bet.’ We get out there, and we go run the 40-yard dash. Guys, I blew all my [expletive]. I tore my lower abdomen. My abductors are torn. I don’t even know what that is, but I tore them. I can’t walk. Sit my ass down. This is 44.”

Here’s to hoping Hart gets well soon, but even after the injury, it’s good to see him in good spirits, doing what he does best, which is delivering the gift of laughter.

As for Ridley, who turned 34 years old this year, he still has some time before the realities of middle age start to set in. Even in retirement, he clearly has gas left in the legs.

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Celtics Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, actor Kevin Hart on KG’s NBA career

Most of us tend to relax a bit more when we retire, but Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Kevin Garnett has been keeping busy.

Most of us tend to relax a bit more when we retire, but Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Kevin Garnett has been keeping busy since calling it a career on the hardwood.

Most recently, The Big Ticket made an appearance on the “Cold as Balls” show hosted by actor and hoops enthusiast Kevin Hart.

The pair talk KG’s career in the league and with Boston, how he knew when to call it quits based on advice given him by Michael Jordan, and how the tragically premature death of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant convinced him to squash his beef with Banner 17 teammate Ray Allen.

Hart and Garnett even dive into his relationship with the Minnesota Timberwolves and fellow former Celtic Stephon Marbury.

To hear all this and more, take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what the duo said about Garnett’s time in the NBA courtesy of the folks over at the LOL Network official YouTube channel.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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Joel Embiid calls Kevin Hart his ‘son’ after photo of their height difference goes viral at Eagles’ win

This is too funny.

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid and comedian Kevin Hart, who is originally from Philly, are longtime friends.

Embiid celebrated with Hart after a postseason victory, and the wonderful moment from that 2018 game immediately turned into a meme. Hart has also crashed post-game interviews with Embiid and the big man has joked with the comedian about his workout routine.

The two Philadelphia icons attended the Eagles and 49ers NFC Championship Game together on Sunday afternoon. Before the game, FOX’s NFL broadcast showed the friends hanging out on the sidelines. They even made an funny, absurd graphic to illustrate their height disparity.

The Eagles defeated the 49ers and they will advance to play the Bengals in Super Bowl for Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.

After the game, Embiid posted a photo of himself with Hart on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBKOHBpOtb/?hl=en

His caption read that this was a “Father and Son” watching a Super Bowl berth because the height difference between the individuals looked like that of a parent and a young child.

During his time in Philadelphia, Embiid has truly embraced rooting for the hometown NFL team. He even crashed a live broadcast of a fan celebration when the Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2018.

If the Eagles are able to win another championship, NBA fans should keep a close eye to watch how Embiid reacts. Based on what we have seen from him so far, the results could be hilarious.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid among new investors in Mitchell & Ness

Mitchell & Ness, the company known for its replica apparel, has just added an influx of new and well-known investors. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Rich Paul, Odell Beckham Jr., and Kevin Hart are …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After Jordan Poole’s smooth sequence of handles that resulted in a bucket against the Suns, LeBron James chimed in on Twitter with praise for the Warriors guard. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/25/leb… – 1:11 AM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
LeBron, tweet about Moody! – 10:49 PM
LeBron James @KingJames
Jordan Poole so COLD!!! 🥶 – 10:37 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
BREAKING: @Fanatics founder Michael Rubin announces an expanded @Mitchell_Ness ownership group, including:
• LeBron James
• Kevin Durant
• Chris Paul
• CJ McCollum
• Devin Booker
• James Harden
• Joel Embiid
• Odell Beckham Jr.
• Rich Paul
• Rich Kleiman
• Kevin Hart pic.twitter.com/I1bOaFq42F – 7:00 PM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
The 2003 draft class: Then and now.
For the record: LeBron James is the lone player from the 2003 draft in the NBA right now.
Also: He’s the oldest NBA player to step on the court so far this season. pic.twitter.com/ku10W2361f – 5:33 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
KD on the changing of eras in the NBA:
“You see the guys that are in the league right now that are gonna help push the game forward. … Ja is definitely in that group for sure.” 🐻 pic.twitter.com/YbCiW2a76D – 5:08 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Most RPG by a non-big this season:
11.0 — LeBron James
10.3 — Josh Hart
#MuseTakeover @BlazersMuse pic.twitter.com/gbRU8KKWM7 – 1:07 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Trevelin Queen was signed in the offseason, but waived during the preseason. As he made his return to Philly while with the Indiana Pacers, Queen talked his short time with the team as well as his friendship with Joel Embiid. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/25/tre… via @SixersWire – 12:59 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets fell to the Grizzlies 134-124 Monday night at FedEX Forum. KD and Kyrie scored 35+ points in the same game for the 3rd time, but it was not enough.
Some observations and takeaways from the loss. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-broo… – 11:32 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Desmond Bane said he had never been in a game like Monday night. As it turns out, no one has in NBA history.
How Desmond Bane & Ja Morant out-dueled Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
“It felt like a shootout.”
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:18 AM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid came out looking to pass. James Harden finished with another monster stat line. Tobias Harris took ten 3s. And the bench scored some points.
On how the Sixers finally had a big offensive night: https://t.co/FC0yoHfVZ9 pic.twitter.com/DTHeFh3xrw – 9:18 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Four players scored at least 35 points in last night’s Nets-Grizzlies game:
✅ Desmond Bane – 38
✅ Ja Morant – 38
✅ Kevin Durant – 37
✅ Kyrie Irving – 37
It was the first non-overtime game in NBA history in which four players recorded a 35-point game. pic.twitter.com/Cz9mFSONDv – 9:01 AM

Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
The Sixers were averaging 11.3 points per game from the bench heading into last night’s game, a historically low number.
They got 35 from their top-four bench players against Indy. Joel Embiid had the mindset of looking to make plays for them:
https://t.co/FC0yoGYkAz pic.twitter.com/sQHAK8zSPL – 8:35 AM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Good morning from Memphis International Airport. The Nets lost to the Grizzlies last night in what was a duel between Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant against Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. Thoughts on the loss from Ben Simmons’ foul trouble to the defense: theathletic.com/3727598/2022/1… – 7:39 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
LeBron and the Lakers are one of four winless teams remaining in the NBA pic.twitter.com/VN1kYUpQmx – 7:21 AM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors Wire lists the team’s top salary for each season since 1990-91, including Chris Mullin, Baron Davis, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/who-was-… – 4:01 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Durant, Irving, Bane, Morant make history each scoring 35+ in Grizzlies win nba.nbcsports.com/2022/10/25/dur… – 12:51 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Kevin Durant knows greatness when he sees it. Here’s some of what he said about Ja Morant after another ridiculous performance by the Memphis Grizzlies star.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:29 AM
LeBron James @KingJames
Anfernee Simmons is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 – 11:41 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Kevin Durant said Ja Morant is “for sure” the new face of the league. Durant said their is a group players that he can see that could be included with him and enjoys seeing the change of an era. – 11:25 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
KD just called Morant “the new face of the league.” And then amended it to one of the new faces of the league. – 11:22 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“You can’t stop the star players in the league,” Kevin Durant said when asked how the team was going to stop Giannis on Wednesday. He said they need to stop the team, not their star. – 11:21 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked about Ja Morant getting his own shoe, Kevin Durant calls him “the face of our league going forward.” – 11:21 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant said 3-point shooting was the Nets’ issue tonight. Said Bane and Ja hit more 3s than the Nets did as a team. – 11:17 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Well, wasn’t that fun! Ja, Bane, Durant & Kyrie all go for 30-plus in home Memphis win. I sense Simmons has started to feel he belongs, or at least wants to belong… – 10:59 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for ⁦@YahooSports⁩: Rarely has LeBron been on a team with no hope of contending. Rarely have the Lakers had stars but no title path. And shockingly, this doesn’t just revolve around Russell Westbrook sports.yahoo.com/trading-russel… – 10:49 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined for 150 points in that game.
That was incredible. – 10:43 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Great stat from @Matt Williams at the end of the Nets-Grizz:
The last time each team had multiple 35 pt scorers was 1983. Pistons v Nuggets: Isiah Thomas, John Long, Kelly Tripucka, Alex English and Kiki Vandeghe. Triple OT game
Kyrie, KD, Ja and Desmond Bane were cooking… – 10:42 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
Morant 38
Bane 38
Durant 37
Kyrie 37
That was insanely entertaining. – 10:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points tonight:
38 — Ja
38 — Bane
37 — KD
37 — Kyrie
The first time both teams have multiple 35-point scorers since 1983. pic.twitter.com/ygMRijMDwo – 10:33 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Four players scored at least 35 points in tonight’s Nets-Grizzlies game:
✅ Ja Morant, 38
✅ Desmond Bane, 38
✅ Kevin Durant, 37
✅ Kyrie Irving, 37
It’s the first non-overtime game in NBA history in which four players recorded a 35-point game. – 10:33 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
KD & Kyrie combine for 74 and lose by 10… – 10:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ja: Bane:
38 PTS 38 PTS
7 AST 7 AST
4 3P 8 3P
Outscored KD (37) and Kyrie (37) tonight. pic.twitter.com/WwFFn3GfvH – 10:31 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Crazy fun game at FedExForum. Durant and Irving were brilliant — and not nearly enough. Grizzlies have won 7 straight over Nets. – 10:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Grizzlies beat the Nets 134-124. Not a game to teach the kids about defense. Kevin Durant put on a scoring clinic, but it wasn’t enough. Ben Simmons fouled out and I think someone else just got called for another foul. Ugly, weird game. On to Milwaukee. – 10:31 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid on the Sixers getting their first win after an 0-3 start: “They probably wanted me to be traded and the whole team to be sent down to the G League … but to me, it’s no pressure. 0-3, three games in, fairly new team, everybody trying to find their way.” – 10:28 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant with 35. Desmond Bane with 38. Kyrie Irving with 35. Kevin Durant with 37.
What. A. Show. – 10:27 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Kevin Durant can’t stand Dillon Brooks and it’s hilarious. – 10:24 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid says he would like Maxey and Harris shooting 10 threes per game. – 10:21 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid says he still thinks about the hand procedures he had this offseason when he boxes out. Says he still isn’t totally comfortable using his hands and fingers because that’s how the thumb injury happened in the first place.
He’s been using elbows and forearms more. – 10:19 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid on 0-3 start: “From the fans’ perspective, they probably wanted me traded and the whole team sent down to the G League.”
Embiid said personally, he felt no pressure heading into tonight’s game. – 10:18 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid says “From the fans’ perspective, they probably wanted me traded and the whole team sent to the G-League” about the team’s 0-3 start. – 10:17 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Joe Harris might be the Nets’ best player tonight not named Kevin Durant. Has eight points, five rebounds and a pair of assists. Just added a block. Is the only positive +/- guy last I checked. Has logged 20 minutes, two more than he played Friday. – 10:03 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
Ja Morant defying gravity and physics? Yeah, OK.
Kevin Durant putting on a shooting clinic vs. any Grizzlies defender? Fine.
But we just witnessed Ben Simmons shooting a 3-pointer to close the 3Q. His first such attempt since 5/23/21.
(Now, as then, it missed.) – 9:59 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Grizzlies lead the Nets 109-97. Ben Simmons just attempted a 3 at the buzzer that went off the rim. The previous play, Desmond Bane hit one from Gotham. The defense hasn’t been good. Kevin Durant has been brilliant. Do the Nets have one more run in them? – 9:58 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
LaRavia heard those KD footsteps. – 9:55 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Jake LaRavia heard Kevin Durant’s footsteps and missed the open dunk. Patty Mills hits a 3 on the other end. 5-point swing. – 9:54 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Ja has 33. KD has 31. Ben Simmons has six points and six assists — but he’s also got five turnovers and is a -19. The Nets just have no answers defensively. Memphis continues to get anything it wants. – 9:52 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
durant just passed alex english on the all time scoring list, and in 252 fewer games
granted he’s made over 4500 threes and english made 83, but good for KD – 9:48 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant is an absurd 12 for 15 from the field right now and the Nets are still down 13. Who knows what it would be if he was off. – 9:48 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Santi Aldama isn’t even doing a bad job on Kevin Durant, the guy is just automatic. – 9:47 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Kevin Durant’s jumper remains pure silk. – 9:47 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Kevin Durant has passed Alex English to move into 20th place on the NBA all-time scoring list.
Vince Carter up next. – 9:46 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: With 29 points, Kevin Durant (25,614 points) has moved past Alex English (25,613 points) into 20th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Next up: Vince Carter (25,728 points). – 9:45 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant and Kevin Durant going bucket for bucket. This is insanely fun. – 9:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash with KD, Kyrie, Joe, Clax and Mills out there. Shooting, shooting and more shooting. – 9:44 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Probably can’t see it on the TV screen, but Dillon Brooks is making KD WORK for every touch. His ball denial in the third quarter has been noticeable. – 9:41 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Sixers picked up that elusive first win. Harden has turned in masterpieces in 3 of the first 4 games. Embiid looks more comfortable, scoring 20+ for a second consecutive game:
thepaintedlines.com/hardens-big-fo… – 9:29 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers get their first win of the season, beat the Pacers at home 120-106. They are 1-3.
Big offensive night for the Sixers, who shot 19 of 43 from beyond the arc. Joel Embiid scored an efficient and under-control 26 points. James Harden exploded late and finished with 29-11-9. – 9:26 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Sixers win 120-106.
Harden took control of game in 4th and finished with 29/9/11 on 10-18 shooting with 1 (late) TO. Embiid had 26/5 and Harris 18/8. Sixers had 36 points off bench, eclipsing their bench total from first 3 games combined. Sixers shot 19-43 from 3. – 9:26 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers trailed most of the way, lost in Philly 120-106. 76ers’ first win.
Harden with 29-9-11 and Embiid had a casual 26/5 while in foul trouble.
Pacers struggled shooting, 27% from 3. Smith (17) had a great 1H, Mathurin (17) a good 2H.
Up next: Wed. at Chicago – 9:26 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
No triple-double for Harden. He exits with 2 minutes left with 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Embiid leaves with 26 points, Harris had 18 points and eight rebounds. – 9:22 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Halftime: Nets 69 Grizzlies 64
Ja Morant had 24 points on 7-10 shooting. Santi Aldama has 10. Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn with 18 points. Two offenses executing at a high level and lots of free throws. – 9:15 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
This Nets offense looks different than the past years with Kyrie and KD. Less isolations. The ball is moving so fast. The Grizzlies are a good scrambling defensive team, but this is a tough assignment with that talent executing at this level. The Nets have 19 assist – 9:13 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers have had some shaky moments tonight, but James Harden is making those look not especially relevant.
He’s got 29 PTS, 10 AST, 9 REB. Has made three triples and a mid-range jumper since Joel Embiid’s fifth foul. – 9:13 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Pacers had cut the lead to 8, but Embiid came back for the Sixers and Harden hit a pair of big step-back 3s and the lead is back up to 109-95 with 5:20 left. Harden is up to 29/9/10 on 10-18 shooting (5-10 from 3), and without a turnover. – 9:13 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Kevin Durant came down on someone’s foot on that play. Limping a bit. – 9:03 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Kevin Durant is mad. And that might be bad news. – 9:00 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
McConnell with an inbound steal from his old pal, Joel Embiid. Quick and-1 for Mathurin.
For some reason, the 76ers did not offer TJM in 2019 after his rookie contract was up. – 8:59 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
KD and Kyrie make some of the most insanely difficult shots routinely.
It’s really insane. – 8:58 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD and Brooks just picked up techs — and they’ve been going back and forth at each other for a few more seconds after that. KD comes down the floor a few moments later and hits a tough turnaround over Brooks and lets him know about it. – 8:57 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
ANd we have a double-technical foul, on DIllon Brooks and Kevin Durant. Shoutout to @Zach Randolph — King of the Double Technicals. – 8:56 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
T.J. McConnell takes it the length of the floor, was fouled on a jumper by Maxey ‚ but it was not called.
Pacers down 90-76 entering the 4th, led by Haliburton and Smith; both with 17. Embiid has 20/5 and Harden is headed for a triple-double. – 8:56 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant and Dillion Brooks still exchanging words. – 8:56 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks and Kevin Durant chirping non-stop at each other. Both players get technical fouls and Durant starts clapping. They’re still talking – 8:56 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks and Kevin Durant both get techs. They are REALLY going at each other. – 8:56 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Oooooo it’s getting spicy down here. Dillon Brooks and Kevin Durant are going at it. – 8:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant with a shot few can make plus the foul. – 8:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Kyrie Irving with a HELL of a buzzer beater. They’re reviewing it to see if it was a two or three. I thought it was a 3. Grizzlies lead 39-34. KD and Ja in a little scoring duel. Nets just 1-for-6 from 3. And the defense…woof. Not a good start. – 8:41 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Triple-double watch: Harden with 13 points, nine assists, seven rebounds with 5:49 left in the third quarter. #Sixers up 76-64. Embiid with a team-high 16 points along with three blocks. – 8:39 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid is one block shy of 550 for his career. – 8:32 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Kevin Durant only averages 27.2 ppg career because he’s never had to play against John Konchar – 8:30 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Joe Harris checks in with 5:53 left in the first quarter. Day’Ron Sharpe is in too with Durant, Simmons and Mills. – 8:25 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets-Grizzlies tied at 10 early. Nic Claxton hit both his free throws, Kevin Durant with two quick baskets. – 8:16 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Two quick fouls on Dillon Brooks two minutes into the game. Taylor Jenkins wants to keep him in, so he tells Desmond Bane to guard Kevin Durant. – 8:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Melton with a season-high 11 points. Harden has 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Harris with 10 points and 6 rebounds, while Embiid has 9. The Sixers lead 64-46 at the half. Jalen Smith has 17 points for the Pacers. – 8:12 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers up 64-46 at the half. Harden has 12/7/7, Harris 10/6 and Embiid has 9 points on 3-5 shooting. Sixers with 26 3pta in the half, making 9. Pacers are shooting just 34.8% from the field and 4-20 from 3. – 8:12 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Welcome to the starting lineup Santi, you get to guard Kevin Durant – 8:11 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead, 64-46, at halftime.
Harden: 13 PTS / 7 REB / 7 AST
Harris: 10 PTS / 6 REB
Melton: 11 PTS / 3 REB
Embiid: 9 PTS / 3 REB / 2 BLK
Niang: 6 PTS
Harrell: 5 PTS
House: 5 PTS – 8:11 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Look at the attention Embiid draws on the elbow entry. pic.twitter.com/hNrHA40BZQ – 8:10 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Paul Reed checking in for Embiid, who is in foul trouble. A pronounced cheer breaks out. – 8:04 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Jalen Smith helping the Pacers put out of their dry spell. A dunk, and-1 and now a 3. He’s up to 13pts, 4rebs.
And he’s getting tested going against Embiid. – 8:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harris has only made two of 6 shots. However, the power forward is contributing in other ways. He has six points, six rebounds, one assist and a steal. The Sixers lead 48-29 with 5:46 before intermission. Embiid leads all scorers with nine points. – 7:57 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid starting to make his mark on this game, with a dunk and an and-1 finish. Sixers’ lead is up to 41-27, their largest of the game. – 7:50 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Pacers are shooting just 2 of 10 on threes. Sixers up 11 after Embiid’s dunk. Indy calls timeout with 8:35 left in the half. Embiid has six points to go with two rebounds. – 7:47 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Your starters for a Monday night in Memphis. Brooklyn: Kyrie, Ben Simmons, Durant, Nic Claxton and O’Neale.
Grizz start Morant, Bane, Adams, Aldama and a returning Dillon Brooks.
Please set your fantasy lineups accordingly. – 7:47 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid doing a nice job of reading the defense. Whether it’s applying pressure or shading his way when he has the ball, Embiid is finding shooters consistently. – 7:46 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers are up 33-23 on the Pacers after 1. Melton, Harrell, House, and Harden all have 5 each, Embiid has 4, and Tucker, Harris and Niang have 3. Sixers had 16 3pta in the quarter after averaging just 29.7 per game over the first three games. Pacers shooting 31.8% so far. – 7:41 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters: Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:40 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets keep the same lineup of Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton. #Grizzlies – 7:38 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Same starters for Brooklyn tonight: Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:37 PM
Austin Burton @Amaar_206
NBA League Pass Game of the Day: Nets at Grizzlies
Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving and Memphis’ Ja Morant may be the two most offensively explosive point guards in the world. Morant and BK’s Kevin Durant are two of the best overall players in the world, period. MVP candidates go at it. pic.twitter.com/QS4QhvQ4lH – 7:24 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Balanced scoring by the Sixers. Harden has five points, Embiid 4, Harris and Tucker with three. – 7:20 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid just threw a rainbow from the right side to Tucker in the left corner, and Tucker kicked to Harden for a triple on the right wing.
Sixers looking like a basketball team right now? – 7:18 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid has found Harden and Maxey cutting baseline early. Harden got a dunk, Maxey couldn’t finish, but ultimately led to a Tucker corner 3. – 7:14 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden back-cut on the baseline (I’m surprised, too) and Embiid got him for a one-handed dunk.
Very next play, Embiid found Maxey back-cutting on the same side, and Maxey kicked to Tucker for a corner three. Some good ball movement early in this one. – 7:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid needs four blocks to reach 550 for his career. – 6:56 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Earlier this month, LeBron James directly appealed to Commissioner Adam Silver to have an NBA Team in Vegas. Today, Silver responded: pic.twitter.com/jFqxGqPuKK – 5:36 PM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
As of now, LeBron would be on pace to beat the NBA’s scoring record vs. Boston on January 28.
Just so you know. – 5:23 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
The last Grizz-Nets game, Morant was in street clothes, KD and Kyrie were on the court, and the Nets served as mere fodder for an ESPN All-Access “We Here” coming out party.
Since Morant, KD and Kyrie landed on these teams, Grizz are 6-0 head-to-head.
dailymemphian.com/subscriber/art… – 4:25 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers Week in Review newsletter:
* Overview of last week.
* A look ahead to this week.
* Encouraging trends
* Concerning trends
* Embiid’s plantar fasciitis
* Required reading
And more: dailysix.com/week-in-review… – 3:54 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
KD had high praise for 1️⃣2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/tTp7ur2DZx – 3:43 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD had high praise of Ja in advance of Monday’s matchup — saying the young guard is “doing some stuff that we’ve never seen before.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron seasons starting 0-3:
2003-04 (missed the playoffs)
2004-05 (missed the playoffs)
2018-19 (missed the playoffs)
2022-23 (???) pic.twitter.com/8Uy6nfvUHN – 3:07 PM

Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Via NBA.com, the number possessions that have ended with Joel Embiid shooting, turning it over or drawing a foul after setting a ball screen:
’20-’21: 3.2
’21-’22: 4.6
This season: 9, most in NBA
An example of how the Sixers offense has been different – 2:10 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant on who Ja Morant reminds him of: “Nobody really. He’s a unique player. Lot of athleticism & creativity…He’s taller than (Allen Iverson) but wiry strong player. But he’s an incredible player, just doing some stuff that we’ve never seen before.” #Nets #Grizzlies – 12:26 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My dude ⁦@Dan Woike⁩ has this in ⁦@latimessports⁩ on: Lakers in crisis? LeBron James won’t talk about Russell Westbrook amid 0-3 start latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 10:31 AM
Kevin Durant @KDTrey5
Goodmorning. Back to back wins for my Manders…nets hoop today. Enjoy your week ya bih – 9:43 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
LeBron and AD in complete disbelief at Westbrook missing a jumper instead of running clock. pic.twitter.com/c1VxJRiLSw – 8:47 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
3-pointers this season:
9 — Buddy Hield
9 — Lakers starters not named LeBron pic.twitter.com/zIGNIVmLSK – 8:28 AM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James said the Lakers can’t shoot, and a historically bad start to the season has confirmed as much
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:03 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
lauri markkanen has a better supporting cast than lebron james – 9:00 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Give Em To Me! I want your predictions for tomorrow’s game between the #Sixers vs. #Pacers. I want the winning team, final score and points for Joel Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and Tyrese Haliburton. #NBA       #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/obdXaR4EsC – 8:26 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
When they ask you why it’s harder to score in Europe 👇
Nurkic moves away due to the defensive three seconds rules and LeBron scores on an open paint
pic.twitter.com/Vi4Qz54Qt2 – 7:21 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron on competing despite the early shooting struggles: “We can’t shoot a penny in the ocean, but it hasn’t stopped us from defending.” – 6:52 PM
Alexis Morgan @alexismorgan
I know we joke a lot on this app but it pains me to see LeBron spending his final few years in the NBA being wasted like this 😩 – 6:33 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
just finished lakers/blazers and still can’t understand russ taking that pull up two with 30 seconds left. ad and lebron were both in disbelief.
dame and simons are a beautiful thing. – 6:19 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers fall to 0-3 with LeBron’s potential game-tying shot falling short at the buzzer. LeBron 31p 8r 8a; AD 22p 10r 6b; Walker 15p; Russ 10p 6r 6a. LAL shot 6-for-33 from 3 as a team (18.2 pct) pic.twitter.com/CZH0BLiUSM – 6:12 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
LeBron James misses a turnaround fadeaway 2 and the Lakers fall 106-104 to the Trail Blazers.
Lakers record: 0-3 – 6:12 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Jerami Grant scored on a drive for what proved to be the game winner with 3 seconds remaining and then LeBron James missed a deep jumper to leave the Blazers with a 106-104. Portland moved to 3-0 on this young season. pic.twitter.com/Bx0UjK4Gkw – 6:11 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers scored six points in the last 4:42 of their loss to Portland.
The LeBron-AD pick-and-roll has been their finishing move for their past three years. They simply can’t run it late in close games with the caliber of spacing available on this roster. – 6:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Blazers 106, Lakers 104
LeBron’s fadeaway jumper clangs off the rim at the buzzer. The Lakers drop to 0-3. LeBron had 31 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Anthony Davis had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks. LA’s crunchtime offense was bad.
Up next: at Denver on Wed. – 6:11 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
oh dear. LeBron misses at the buzzer, Lakers lose and fall to 0-3.
https://t.co/pU9Em4uMTC pic.twitter.com/PGrNdX3P8U – 6:10 PM

Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
LeBron misses over Lillard.
Portland is 3-0 to start the season!!! – 6:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jerami Grant scored over LeBron and AD for the game winner. pic.twitter.com/2SKSkH8yhy – 6:10 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James’ fallaway hits the front of the rim. Portland walk away with a 106-104 win over the Lakers. The Blazers (3-0) and Lakers (0-3) are going in different directions. – 6:09 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James missed turnaround jumper and Lakers drop a 106-104 game to Portland. Lakers are 0-3 on season – 6:09 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron couldn’t hit a tough turnaround jumper. The Lakers fall to 0-3 with a 106-104 loss to Portland. That’s a tough one to lose with hard games coming up at Denver and Minnesota. – 6:09 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
(Avert for spoilers)
LeBron turnaround jumper over Dame is off, BLAZERS WIN! – 6:09 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Lakers have had countless chances on offense and defense to close this and couldn’t convert 1. You wouldn’t believe it if it wasn’t them. Bron step back and Russ jumpers? – 6:08 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
That’s some fearlessness Jerami Grant, going at LeBron and AD. – 6:08 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Jerami Grant with a TOUGH take around both LeBron and AD, and it’s good! Blazers 106, Blazers 104 with 3.0 seconds to play. LA ball after the timeout. – 6:07 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nurk shoulda taken a foul, make Bron go to the line and make two – 6:06 PM
Sergio Gonzalez @thatgonzalez
Not defending LeBron James is a never before tried approach. It did not work. – 6:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron took advantage of a defensive breakdown from the Blazers to get all the way to the rim and tie the game at 104 with 7.7 seconds left.
Blazers ball with the chance for a last shot. Lakers looking to force OT. – 6:06 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Don’t know what the hell the Blazers were doing there lol Easiest dunk of LeBron’s career. – 6:06 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Blazers completely botch their defensive coverage and give LeBron a wide-open dunk. Game tied 104-104 with 7.7 seconds left. Timeout Blazers. No Russell Westbrook on that final offensive possession for LA. – 6:05 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James drives down lane for dunk that ties score at 104-104 with 7.7 seconds left – 6:05 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Portland auto point switching Nurk onto LBJ was a vibe. – 6:05 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
king james – 6:05 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Who thought that matchup was ok for LeBron???? – 6:05 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
LeBron with a wide, wide, wide open lane to the basket, ties the game at 104-104 with 7.7 seconds to play. Portland ball after the timeout. – 6:05 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron got a WIDE OPEN run at the rim for a dunk. Portland timeout with 7.7 seconds left. – 6:05 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Explain to meet why the last 3 possessions by the Lakers are all jumpers with the lead. Pat Bev a 3 pt attempt, Lebron a 3pt attempt and Russ jumper early in the clock. I don’t understand it – 6:04 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
genius of LeBron here with game on the line: waits until Nurkic has to leave the paint because of a potential defensive three-second violation, moment he steps out he attacks and Nurk is out of position to help.
https://t.co/pU9Em4uMTC pic.twitter.com/Hexn7CvOST – 5:58 PM

Casey Holdahl @CHold
Not a defense in the world has stopped LeBron when he puts his head down – 5:56 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Kind of the opposite of what you want to happen with a challenge: The Lakers get a foul taken off Pat Bev … and it’s moved to LeBron. – 5:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Successful challenge in terms of Beverley not fouling Lillard … but the refs determined it was a foul on LeBron, instead.
Lakers keep their TO by winning the challenge, but Portland keeps the ball. – 5:49 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
On review, it’s still a foul, but now it’s on LeBron – 5:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL match their biggest lead of 8 (from when it was 10-2) with LeBron’s tough and-1 finish at the rim.
With 4:30 to play, 98-90 is the margin. – 5:47 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
LeBron with the and-1 — free throw forthcoming — gives the Lakers a 97-90 advantage with 4:42 to play. Blazers might be kicking themselves a bit after this one. – 5:44 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The halfcourt offense execution in this quarter feels light years away from what it was even in the last game. Multiple guys moving toward the basket, multiple passes in possessions. LeBron with a give and go just now that was more well oiled than most of the offense we’ve seen. – 5:42 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
This bench shift led by LeBron feels critical. Not sure if you guys are aware of Damian Lillard’s reputation in close games in the fourth quarter but – 5:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron just tied Karl Malone for the most 20-point games in NBA history tonight, with 1,134. – 5:28 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James has tied Karl Malone for most 20 point games in NBA history at 1,134 – 5:28 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James has 20 pts on 7-of-14 shooting. It’s the 1,134th 20-point game of his career, tying him with Karl Malone for the most in league history. – 5:27 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers lead Blazers 83-78 end of 3rd. LeBron James has 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists. AD has 20 points, 9 rebounds. – 5:26 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 83, Blazers 78
That was the Lakers’ best quarter of the season. Anthony Davis has 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 5 blocks. LeBron James has 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. They are now up to 6 of 29 on 3s (20.7%). Defense has been impressive. – 5:26 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
B2B 3’s from LeBron have LAL up 83-76. That’s 5 makes from 3 in the 3rd Q after 1 in the 1st half. – 5:24 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron with back to back threes. The Lakers have started this half 5 for 12 from deep after going 1 for 16 in the first half. – 5:24 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That was a great diagonal pass from Bron to Walker for three – 5:13 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron made one of his patented cross court passes to get a teammate a wide open corner 3, and Walker IV hit it to tie the game, LeBron’s 6th assist.
Lillard answered, however, as POR leads by 3. – 5:13 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After both teams took turns missing shots on six consecutive attempts (3 from Westbrook, 2 from Simons), LAL ripped off a quick 7-0 run to tie the game at 59, as LeBron and AD scored inside, and Beverley hit a 3. – 5:06 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Blazers have overcome a poor start to snatch a 55-48 halftime lead at the Lakers. Damian Lillard leads the Blazers, who have 12 turnovers, with 21 points. Jerami Grant has 12. LeBron James and Anthony Davis each have 10. Lakers shooting 35.4% and 1 of 16 on threes. yes, ONE OF 16 pic.twitter.com/uauNBLsu04 – 4:46 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Blazers 55, Lakers 48
The Lakers are shooting 1 of 16 on 3s (6.3%) and are now 20 of 101 on the season (19.8%). LeBron James and Anthony Davis each have 10 points. Defense, FTs and ball security (five fewer turnovers than POR) are keeping LA in this game. – 4:45 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
LeBron is still a freight train driving to the rim – 4:34 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
LeBron James laces up his Nike LeBron XX for early action in LA! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/E1oz1N195u – 4:19 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
Don’t think I’ve ever seen LeBron miss a shot that badly in 20 years. – 4:17 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James’ airball from 3 gives the Lakers a 1-for-10 start from deep in today’s game. – 4:16 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Lakers are 1-for-10 from 3, including a LeBron James airball. No lasers here indeed. – 4:16 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
LeBron has one FG in the first quarter and it it happen until there was 27 secs left. That’s not good for the Lakers – 4:13 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Blazers 32, Lakers 24
A disastrous second half of the quarter. The Lakers were outscored 10-0 with LeBron on the bench. Damian Lillard has 14 points. Anthony Davis has 6 points and 3 blocks. LA has as many turnovers (6) as assists (6). They are 1-7 on 3s (14.3%). – 4:12 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LeBron James subs out of game:
– 5:37 remaining 1Q
– 16-11 Lakers lead
LeBron James subs into game:
– 2:38 remaining 1Q
– 21-16 Blazers lead
didnt score a single point. – 4:09 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers up 6-0 early against Portland.
LAL got a baseline J from Walker IV, a dunk from Davis in screen/roll action with LeBron, and 2 FT’s from AD amidst an ice cold start from Portland (0 for 5, including 4 misses from Lillard). – 3:44 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers have started 2 for 2, the second on a beautiful pick and roll action that saw LeBron lob over two defenders and AD finish with the dunk. I think the Lakers could win if they keep shooting 100%. – 3:42 PM
Austin Burton @Amaar_206
NBA League Pass Game of the Day: Blazers at Lakers
LeBron and L.A. face what feels like a must-win after dropping their first two. Damian Lillard scored 41 in his last game and loves to play the giant-killer role. pic.twitter.com/ecDNv0NOsx – 3:10 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers are using same starters vs. the Blazers:
Russell Westbrook
Lonnie Walker IV
Patrick Beverley
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 3:03 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers rolling with the same starters today against the Blazers: LeBron, AD, Russ, Lonnie, Pat Bev. – 3:00 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
“They were a little relaxed on defense, take advantage of that, getting good position, getting a good bounce, and putting it back in.”
Jakob Poeltl discussed his big 4th Q against Joel Embiid and the #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/10/22/spu… via @SixersWire – 1:22 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Joel Embiid yesterday:
✅ 40 PTS
✅ 13 REB
✅ 2 BLK
It’s the 27th time Embiid has recorded at least 40 points and 10 rebounds in a game.
Since the ABA-NBA merger, no other player has recorded more such games through his first seven seasons. pic.twitter.com/P0cscU34Dl – 11:51 AM

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James has expressed interest in owning an NBA team in Las Vegas and now Magic Johnson wants to own a piece of the Las Vegas Raiders. The latest from The @SportingTrib: thesportingtribune.com/magic-johnson-… – 11:25 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
With all things considered, this was one of the Sixers’ worst losses in 10 seasons. The tanking Spurs have five 19-year-olds on their roster.
#Sixers fall to 0-3, losing to #Spurs despite 40-point effort from Joel Embiid inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:59 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers fall to 0-3, losing to #Spurs despite 40-point effort from Joel Embiid inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:17 AM

More on this storyline

Kevin Durant, Ray Lewis, and Pharrell Williams are part of a group teaming up to revitalize a Baltimore arena that has hosted everyone from NBA teams to the Beatles. CFG Bank Arena — originally the Baltimore Civic Center and most recently Royal Farms Arena — received its new name Tuesday at a ceremony featuring Williams and Lewis as it prepares to reopen next year. -via Front Office Sports / October 26, 2022
Mike Vorkunov: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, CJ McCollum, Devin Booker, James Harden and Joel Embiid are some of the new investors in Mitchell & Ness. This is after Fanatics + an investment group bought the company in Feb. They’ll help M&N; with future collabs and capsule collections. -via Twitter @MikeVorkunov / October 25, 2022
Nick Friedell: KD doubled down on his praise of Ja Morant after the game. “He’s the most marketable guy in our league — the face of our league going forward. There are so many kids that are inspired by what he does.” -via Twitter @NickFriedell / October 25, 2022
Club Shay Shay: .@MagicJohnson reacts to LeBron James being on the verge of passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the All-Time Leading Scorer: “If I got to be honest, Kareem isn’t going to handle it well…And it’s a dude that’s playing for the Lakers.” -via Twitter / October 25, 2022
“I think its very healthy for the league when you have sort of this life-cycle of players moving into management, potentially moving into ownership,” Silver told Andrews on NBA Today. “Obviously Michael Jordan is the owner of Charlotte…its great for the ecosystem. I’m thrilled that LeBron aspires to be an NBA team owner one day. Las Vegas specifically will make a great location for a franchise one day. We have the WNBA team there, the Aces, that obviously just won the championship.” -via Clutch Points / October 24, 2022
Team USA is indeed interested in Embiid, sources said, though American officials have not reached out to begin formal recruitment. Form their standpoint, the only thing that can’t happen in the next 10 months is Embiid suits up for Les Bleus. “I kind of mess with him and tell him now he’s like, French,” Maxey said of his famous, sought-after Sixers teammate. “I mess with him saying, you know, you and Rudy are gonna be teammates.” “Sometimes we have to wonder what’s going on with Joe, what’s going on in Joel’s head. I guess we’ll see.” -via The Athletic / October 25, 2022

Russell Westbrook had the best Tuesday …

Russell Westbrook had the best Tuesday EVER — because after he scored a $47 MILLION payday from the Lakers … he celebrated with Kevin Hart at an L.A. hotspot!! Russ opted into the final year of his Lakers contract early Tuesday morning — making him richer than ever — and hours later, he, Hart and some other buddies grabbed dinner at LAVO Ristorante, a swanky West Hollywood joint.