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Jerry West trade rumors, contract, salary
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• RJ Davis, D.J. Wagner not listed among early entry NBA Draft candidates
The NBA released its list of early entry NBA Draft candidates Tuesday, featuring 195 players from the college basketball and international ranks — but notably, several high-profile college stars and former top recruits were not included. Among the notable players not included on the NBA’s list — which signifies those players are returning to college basketball next season — are North Carolina guar...2024Check it out Caleb Love
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• Jerry West Recalls Talking Kobe Out of Joining Memphis Grizzlies
Picturing Kobe Bryant in anything but a Lakers jersey feels weird. But back in 2004 he almost played for the Memphis Grizzlies. Wild. Memphis Grizzlies legend Kobe Bryant doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, does it? Kobe became an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2004 […] The post Jerry West Recalls Talking Kobe Out of Joining Memphis Grizzl...2023Visit the page Memphis Grizzlies
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• Kobe Bryant wanted to sign with Memphis Grizzlies. Here's why Jerry West told him no
Jerry West said that Kobe Bryant almost went to the Memphis Grizzlies when he was a free agent in 2004. Here's why a deal didn't happen....2023Visit the page Kobe Bryant
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• Jerry West hints at Clippers next move ahead of trade deadline
LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers pulled off their big move of the 2022 NBA trade deadline, acquiring Norman Powell and Robert Covington in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. NBA legend and Clippers consultant Jerry West couldn’t be more excited at the young forward’s potential. On Wednesday, the Clippers held an event at […] The post Jerry West hints at Clippers next mov...2022Click for news about Norman Powell
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• Jerry West gets honest on why Clippers traded for Norman Powell
The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the busier teams during this year’s NBA trade deadline, and as a result, they added Norman Powell and Robert Covington to their roster. Both of these players were excellent pickups by the Clippers, since they are two of the best role players in the NBA and have lots […] The post Jerry West gets honest on why Clippers traded for Norman Powell appeare...2022Visit the page Norman Powell
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• Jerry West ‘can’t believe’ Suns, Kings, Hawks didn’t get Luka Doncic in draftJerry West was running the Lakers' front office when they got Kobe Bryant with the No. 13 pick in the 1996 NBA Draft....2021See more Luka Doncic -
• The exact moment Lakers fell in love with Kobe Bryant before 1996 draft, per Jerry West
Everyone self-respecting Los Angeles Lakers fan knows the story by now. Franchise icon Kobe Bryant was a lifelong Laker, but he wasn’t actually drafted by the Purple & Gold. The Mamba joined the Lakers via a draft day trade with the Charlotte Hornets, which was famously orchestrated by the logo himself, Jerry West. Despite the […] The post The exact moment Lakers fell in love with ...2021Visit the page Kobe Bryant
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• Kawhi Leonard fires back at Jerry West investigation rumors
On Thursday afternoon, the NBA opened an investigation into Jerry West, the LA Clippers, and the manner in which they acquired free agent superstar Kawhi Leonard during their epic summer of 2019 that also landed them Paul George. This comes after TMZ reported a lawsuit from one Johnny Wilkes, who was a high school teammate […] The post Kawhi Leonard fires back at Jerry West investigation rum...2020See also Kawhi Leonard
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• Bob Myers reveals he might call Clippers exec Jerry West for draft advice
To say that Jerry West played a pivotal role in building the Golden State Warriors dynasty would be a complete understatement. So much so, that Warriors team president and general manager Bob Myers expressed how he might just give West — now with the Los Angeles Clippers — a call prior to draft night. Myers […] The post Bob Myers reveals he might call Clippers exec Jerry West for...2020See also Bob Myers
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• Mark Cuban 'would support' NBA logo change to honor Kobe Bryant
The NBA logo has featured former Los Angeles Lakers star Jerry West since 1969, but many have been pushing for the Association to make the late Kobe Bryant the new logo. In fact, more than 3 million people have signed a Change.org petition asking the NBA to make Bryant the new logo. One person who would get behind that idea is none other than Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Speaking with TMZ Sp...2020Visit the page Mark Cuban
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Jerry West trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Jerry West Told Kobe Bryant Not to Join the LA Clippers
Jerry West strongly advised Kobe Bryant not to sign with the LA Clippers as an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2004. West told Bryant he shouldn’t join a team owned, at the time, by the despicable Donald Sterling. The Clips had an initial shot at nabbing a 17-year-old Kobe, but told him they […] The post Jerry West Told Kobe Bryant Not to Join the LA Clippers appeared first on...2020Click for news about Kobe Bryant
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• Jerry West stopped Kobe Bryant from signing with Clippers
Jerry West shared a story on Tuesday about Kobe Bryant that may leave many people surprised. West was part of a panel that spoke on TNT Tuesday night for an hour-long special in tribute to Kobe Bryant. West acquired Kobe in a draft-day trade and believed from the start that Bryant was going to become the best player in the NBA. West had an extremely close relationship with Bryant and said he felt ...2020See more Kobe Bryant
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• Jerry West on NBA Draft: “I don’t know how you could pass Zion Williamson”Maybe not that bad, but it would be foolish....2019Read about Zion Williamson -
• Jay Williams takes shot at Knicks owner James Dolan discussing best landing spot for Zion Williamson
James Dolan has alienated a lot of people over the way he’s run the New York Knicks in recent years. Apparently one of those people is ESPN analyst Jay Williams, who isn’t sure he’d like to see Zion Williamson land in the Big Apple for fear of Dolan’s influence. Speaking with TMZ Sports, Williams said, “I live in New York City, so obviously everybody wants the answer to be New York. But, I don’t k...2019Read about Jay Williams
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• Trading Tobias Harris was tough, but necessary for Clippers to build a superteam
The Clippers acknowledge the decision to trade away Tobias Harris was difficult, but they believe it was necessary to build the perennial title contender they envision, writes Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. Harris was sent to the Sixers last week in exchange for some assets — rookie guard Landry Shamet and a package of draft picks — who could be used to acquire another star, possibly Pe...2019Click for news about Tobias Harris
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• Report: Clippers frontrunners for Leonard and Butler
The Los Angeles Lakers won the summer by landing LeBron James, but their intracity rivals may be turning the tables on them as early as next summer.Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the team on Wednesday, and reports have since emerged that the LA Clippers are his preferred destination. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN further reported that the Clippers are also “emerging a...2018See more Los Angeles Lakers
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• Jerry West: ‘LeBron was not a tough free-agent signing’ for LakersThe Logo has spoken....2018 -
• Jerry West slights Lakers over LeBron signing
The Los Angeles Lakers have been celebrating the signing and arrival of LeBron James, who is expected to turn around the team after its worst stretch in franchise history. And while the Lakers should be excited about landing LeBron, Jerry West is not too impressed with their “achievement.” In fact, the former Laker great, who is now an executive for the rival Clippers, thinks it was a pretty easy ...2018Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers
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• Twitter reacts to Austin Rivers being traded by father’s team
Now that Doc Rivers is no longer running the Los Angeles Clippers’ front office in addition to coaching the team, the franchise finally traded away his son. The reactions to the news of the trade were as funny as you’d expect.Austin Rivers on Tuesday was traded to the Washington Wizards for Marcin Gortat after spending four seasons playing for his father, Doc. Doc had traded for Austin and then si...2018See more articles Austin Rivers
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• Clippers may be looking to trade up in draft for Luka Doncic?
After watching his former team, the Golden State Warriors, win another NBA title, LA Clippers executive Jerry West could be plotting some power moves.In an appearance on “The Yahoo! Sports NBA Podcast” with Chris Mannix this week, NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that the Clippers may be looking to trade up for European star Luka Doncic in this month’s draft.“There’s just a lot of fluidity to t...2018Click for news about Luka Doncic
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• Where did it all go wrong? Post-mortem for NBA playoff wannabes
As we enjoy playoff basketball in the NBA, celebrating the brave warriors and Warriors who clawed their way into the top 53 percent of the league, let’s also remember the fallen teams. These are the squads that tried but fell short, whose blockbuster trades blew up in their faces, whose players got hurt or were Dwight Howard. They did not choose the draft lottery but had the draft lottery thrust u...2018Visit the page Dwight Howard
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• Report: Clippers putting together Leonard trade proposal
There’s been a lot of chatter about how Kawhi Leonard could be traded this summer after his relationship with the San Antonio Spurs fell into disrepair this past season. We’ve recently heard a report indicating multiple teams are interested in trading for Leonard, and now one of those teams has been identified.According to Sam Amick of USA Today Sports, the Los Angeles Clippers have already begun ...2018See more Kawhi Leonard
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• The Clippers are after Kawhi Leonard
If Kawhi Leonard is available, the Los Angeles Clippers are in. According to USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick, they are putting a trade package together.“For all those general managers who want San Antonio to put Leonard on the trade block, whose ears perked up every time a new report surfaced about the growing divide between him and his team, the Game 1 scene was everything they could have hoped for. ...2018Check it out Kawhi Leonard
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• West on Griffin trade: What's right isn't always popular, what's popular isn't always right
The Clippers held a special conversation with special adviser Jerry West, and Executive VP of Basketball of Operations Lawrence Frank last night. The conversation was meant to explain the trade of Blake Griffin and actions of the organization at the trade deadline. The Clippers held this for season ticket holders & team partners. This special press conference was called “The Playbook”, to signify ...2018See also Lawrence Frank
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• Report: LeBron James not expected to consider Clippers in free agency
The Los Angeles Clippers have made it clear they’re not going into full-scale rebuild mode after the trade of franchise big man Blake Griffin on Monday.For Doc Rivers and Co., the idea is to reload on the fly while remaining competitive. It’s a plan that has not necessarily worked for other teams around the league.But following Monday’s shocking trade, various suggestions have come out indicating ...2018See more LeBron James
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• Jerry West wanted Tracy McGrady with Kobe and Shaq
Remember the Kobe-Shaq Lakers? Moreover, remember how incredibly dominant they were? Well, Jerry West wanted even more. Turns out, he also wanted Tracy McGrady.Dear God.And ahead of the 1997 NBA draft, Lakers head coach Del Harris knew it.“I don’t think anybody can look at an 18-year-old and say he’s a Hall of Famer,” says Harris.But that isn’t all.“You couldn’t even do that with Jordan. And Kobe ...2017See also Tracy McGrady
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• Hornet sign rookie Malik Monk
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has signed 2017 first-round draft pick Malik Monk to his NBA rookie contract. A consensus 2016-17 All-American Second Team selection, Monk also earned the 2016-17 Jerry West Award, which honors the nation’s top shooting guard. He was named 2016-17 SEC Player of the Year [...]...2017Visit the page Malik Monk
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• Report: Blake Griffin finalizes $173 million deal with Clippers
Blake Griffin appears to be happily heading back to the Los Angeles Clippers.Moments after reports emerged saying Griffin had cancelled his free agent meetings with Phoenix and Denver, word came out that Griffin and the Clippers finalized a five-year, $173 million deal.The Vertical’s Shams Charania first reported the news: The LA Times’ Brad Turner says Griffin met Friday with Clippers owner Steve...2017See also Blake Griffin
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• Report: Clippers could include JJ Redick in sign-and-trade for Carmelo Anthony
The LA Clippers may be trying to kick off the Jerry West era with a bang.Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports reports on Monday that “a scenario remains possible” where the Clippers sign-and-trade J.J. Redick to the New York Knicks along with another player in exchange for Carmelo Anthony.The 32-year-old Redick is an unrestricted free agent this summer. He had previously been mentioned as a trade candida...2017See more articles Carmelo Anthony
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• Report: Chris Paul will give ‘serious consideration’ to joining Spurs
The Los Angeles Clippers may still be the favorite to keep Chris Paul if and when the star point guard opts out of his contract this summer, but the rumors about the San Antonio Spurs getting involved continue to heat up.Marc Stein of ESPN reports that Paul is giving “serious consideration” to signing with the Spurs if he ends up leaving the Clippers. Having recently turned 32, Paul is said to be ...2017Check it out Chris Paul