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Clutch Points: “[LeBron] can score 50 anytime he wants… He just wants to play the game the right way. But sometimes the right way is we need you to get 50.” Tyronn Lue on calling out LeBron James in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. (via @shobasketball) pic.twitter.com/LFRNGnIriJ
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Shams Charania: Free agent Thanasis Antetokounmpo has agreed on a deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/fG1v7bUvsA
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Nick DePaula: LeBron James unveils the upcoming Nike LeBron 21 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/DM54JoHtns
Source: Twitter @NickDePaula

The Miami Heat have only been around for 35 years but they’ve already experienced a lot more success than franchises that have been around longer. After 24 playoff appearances, 10 trips to the Eastern Conference Finals, and three titles in seven trips to the Finals, they’re on track to being a legacy franchise in the near future.

NBACentral: Udonis Haslem has officially retired.
Source: Twitter

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Haslem reflects, bids official farewell today after 20 years. And Heat personnel notes (Lillard, Audige, Cain, remaining free agents, etc.): miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:12 PM

Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
And with Udonis Haslem making his retirement official, today marks the day that I am now, for the first time and for every day hereafter... Читать дальше...

Clutch Points: “I thought he was the best of both worlds… [He] has a grit to him that allowed him to relate to players in a personal level… Ime [Udoka] is probably the best one I’ve played for.” Grant Williams on his favorite Celtics coach (via @OldManAndThree) pic.twitter.com/azQqcR79lW
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Being willing to take the Van Vleet risk rather than the Harden one says a lot about how the latter is viewed right now. Even the Clippers, Harden’s preferred destination, have been fairly unserious about what they’re willing to give up in order to acquire him. The prevailing sentiment seems to be that Harden is still valued, but on the team’s terms, which is a shift from the franchise-defining clout Harden had at his peak.
Source: Philly Voice

James Harden recently gave an exclusive interview to Sports Seriously of USA Today Sports discussing his career, personality and future.

Andrew Lopez: Tough break for Pels guard Jose Alvarado who won’t get to participate in the World Cup for Puerto Rico. Team wanted him to sit for precautionary reasons as he continues to recover from a stress reaction in his tibia that cost him the final part of the season. pic.twitter.com/TQgu2fCUS3
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez

Bleacher Report: Ty Lue and the Clippers ready to lock in 🔒 (via All The Smoke, @shobasketball)
Source: YouTube

Rosalyn Gold-Onwude is a well-known name in the NBA, currently covering the league on ESPN and also on her new show @onamp ‘Sideline Stroll w/ Ros’.