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Drake Hilariously Recalls Kevin Durant Walking Out on Him in Pick Up Game After Rockets Star Quits on IShowSpeed
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Drake Hilariously Recalls Kevin Durant Walking Out on Him in Pick Up Game After Rockets Star Quits on IShowSpeed

Kevin Durant's reaction to IShowSpeed's shooting has gone viral. The Houston Rockets star was invited to play pickup basketball by one of the biggest streamers. During one possession, the ball was with Speed and had an open shot. Durant urged him to shoot the ball, but the internet personality missed.After Speed missed the shot, Durant removed his shoes and left the game. “It was fun playing with y'all,” Durant said. “Y’all have a good time, it was fun playing, that layup I just can’t do it..next show, I got you.”After the clip of the two-time NBA champion walking out on Speed went viral, his close friend said that he had the same experience. Drake, the rapper, commented on Instagram about how Durant walked out on him during a pickup game, similar to how he did with the internet star.“KD walked off on me just like this at UCLA and asked me to never invite him to a run again after he hit 4 threes in a row to end the game in another NBA player’s face,” the rapper commented.Durant said that the influencer needs to work on his basketball skills. The Rockets star even impressed Speed with his shooting. During a shootaround, the veteran star was locked in and effortlessly drained three shots from deep in a row. After the third shot, the live streamer wondered how Kevin Durant wasn't missing.Speed claims that he can beat Kevin Durant one-on-oneKevin Durant is one of the best scorers in the league. At 6-foot-11, he's unguardable, especially since he moves like a guard. In a one-on-one setting, Durant is a problem, even to most NBA players.However, Speed has the confidence that he can take on KD head-on. The influencer boasted that he could defeat the Rockets player when he made a special appearance at Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" in 2024. According to the social media star, he can take on Durant if they play full court. Speed said that he can use his quickness to get past the star forward. Although he admitted that KD would win if they played half-court.“Listen, I could beat KD if it’s a full-court 1v1 because of my speed. But half court, yeah he got it, but if it’s a full court 1v1 and I’m running, yeah, he won’t,” Speed said. (Timestamp: 1:01:01)Fans have yet to see a one-on-one game between Speed and Kevin Durant. Fans are curious to see how a game between them would go down. Given Durant's experience, he might get the win over the content creator.

Luka Doncic Injury Return: Insider shares Encouraging Update On Lakers Star's Comeback After Battling Multiple Setbacks
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Luka Doncic Injury Return: Insider shares Encouraging Update On Lakers Star's Comeback After Battling Multiple Setbacks

The LA Lakers are missing All-Star guard Luka Doncic, who is expected to miss at least a week due to a left finger sprain and lower leg contusion. Not having Doncic is a significant blow to the Lakers, who are also without LeBron James due to sciatica. Fortunately for the fans, ESPN's Dave McMenamin revealed a positive update on Doncic.The Lakers are coming off a 127-120 win on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Without the team's two main options, they were expected to lose against a division rival. However, Austin Reaves stepped up big time for the Purple & Gold and scored 51 points.Fans are high off Reaves' performance against the Kings. On Monday, they received more positive news about Doncic's injury timeline. According to the ESPN insider, there's a chance that the Slovenian sensation will be back in the starting lineup next week. McMenamin revealed the news on "NBA Today.""I spoke to a source within the organization on Sunday and he expressed optimism to me that this would not be a situation where one week becomes two weeks, two weeks becomes three weeks," McMenamin revealed."They believe that giving him some time right now should be enough to address it and we're talking about Luka back in the lineup next week."Doncic had a great start to his first full season with the team. In the season opener, the five-time All-Star had 43 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors. He followed it up with a game where he had 49 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.The team needs Luka Doncic to be 100% before he returns, as he'll likely do most of the work offensively as he's without a co-star for a while. James is likely to return in November, according to earlier reports.LeBron James trolled Luka Doncic after Austin Reaves' 50-point outingReaves' 50-point game was unexpected for the Lakers fans. But most of them were happy that the undrafted guard stepped up and took over the game in the absence of Luka Doncic and LeBron James.After the contest, James trolled the 2019 Rookie of the Year for not scoring 50 points against the Wolves. King James said that it would've been nice to see two back-to-back 50-point games and also had high praise for the Lakers' backcourt."Damn that’s crazy we almost had back to back 50 balls. Damnit Don! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣! Sick back court! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾" James posted on X.The season is still young, and there could still be a chance for Luka Doncic to make up for it. Given his elite scoring talent and skills, fans could see another 50-point game before the campaign ends.

Did Chris Paul Retire from NBA? Insider Shares Latest on Speculations Around Clippers Guard
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Did Chris Paul Retire from NBA? Insider Shares Latest on Speculations Around Clippers Guard

One of the NBA's most prized veteran players is Chris Paul, a guard with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, as he is in his 21st season and is now 40 years old, his time in the league may be coming to an end. However, since Paul hasn't made an official declaration, nobody is certain when his career will come to an end.League insider Marc Spears talked about Paul's potential retirement on Monday's episode of "NBA Today." Spears claims that he got the opportunity to discuss his future with the eventual Hall of Fame guard. The media member revealed that the 12-time All-Star has not come to a decision.But it's expected that the 2025-26 season could be his final year in the league."He said he hasn't announced it. I think the expectation is this is it. But after I talked to him, he had his iPad out. He's looking at plays that he's sending to his teammates in order to get more production this season. If he's about to go away I don't know man. It seem like he's really engaged and really having fun," Spears said.During the offseason, Paul returned to the Clippers after a one-year stint with the San Antonio Spurs. In his prime, CP3 was one of the main drivers of the team's success, together with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. The trio put the team on the map and were one of the most entertaining teams across the league.They were dubbed "Lob City," and were one of the favorites in the Western Conference.Chris Paul has a lengthy resume of excellence throughout his two-decade-long career. He was named an All-Star multiple times, made the All-NBA team 11 times, was named an All-Defensive player nine times, won the Rookie of the Year award in 2006 and was named part of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.Chris Paul has more time to spend with his family now that he's back in Los AngelesBeing back with his family was one of the biggest reasons why Chris Paul decided to return to the Clippers. Since leaving Los Angeles in 2017, it has been difficult for him to spend time with his loved ones.Following his time with the Clippers, he played for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and Spurs. Now, the veteran guard gets to spend time with his family, who reside in the California city.“The last six years I would get out of practice and go home and talk to them on FaceTime and just see what they were doing,” he said. “And now getting a chance to be a part of the simplest things at the school drop off.”After a few seasons jumping from one team to another, Chris Paul is now happy with the Clippers. Being with the LA team gives him a chance to bond with his wife and kids.