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LeBron James Discusses Dillon Brooks Beef: “It’s Literally Easy”

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LeBron James discussed his ongoing beef with Dillon Brooks after the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 on Saturday night. In doing so, he remarked that opponents trying to rattle him during a playoff series is nothing new. The remarks come ahead of Game 4 of the series which is scheduled for Sunday night.

Addressing reporters, James commented on a pregame conversation that he had with Brooks. “It wasn’t private because everybody caught it,” James said. “Everybody saw it. There wasn’t anything private about it. It was very, very public. I like it that way. [The Grizzlies] know what they have to do. I know what I have to do. This is not my first rodeo. I had this throughout my career with certain individuals. It’s easy. It’s literally easy.” From there, he checked himself before going further saying, “I don’t want to start this.”

LeBron James & Dillon Brooks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies before Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

“My resume and what I’ve done for this league speaks for itself,” James continued. “I don’t really get caught up with any comments like that. At the end of the day, my focus is to my teammates and us trying to figure out how to beat the Memphis Grizzlies.” As for what James said specifically, Brooks remarked, “He just told me his birthday.”

During Game 3, Brooks was ejected early in the third quarter for striking James in the groin. Refs handed him a flagrant 2 for the move. He exited the game with seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in 19 minutes. On the other hand, James dropped 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting before Brooks’ ejection. The Lakers now lead 2-1 in the series. If they win on Sunday night, their earliest chance to close out round one would be Game 5 on Wednesday in Memphis. Check out LeBron James latest comments on Dillon Brooks below.

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Dillon Brooks Won’t Miss Lakers-Grizzlies Game 4

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Dillon Brooks continued his beef with LeBron James on Saturday night. The Grizzlies’ forward had previously called LeBron “old” among other remarks after the Grizzlies’ game 2 win. Brooks also said he didn’t respect to LeBron because the Laker hadn’t dropped 40 points on the Grizzlies.

However, the in-game beef only lasted 19 minutes. Just 17 seconds into the second half, Brooks was called for a flagrant 2 on LeBron and ejected. Brooks appeared to hit LeBron in the groin, similar to a foul that saw James Harden ejected from a Sixers game days prior. The Grizzlies eventually lost 111-101. It’s the latest in a line of recent flagrant fouls around the NBA playoffs. Harden’s teammate Joel Embiid was called for a flagrant 1 in the same game. Meanwhile, Draymond Green was called for a flagrant 2 for stomping on Domantas Sabonis.

Brooks Dodges Suspension

According to league officials who spoke to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooks will not face suspension following his flagrant 2 ejection. No further reasoning was given for why Brooks was not given further punishment. Brooks has been ejected three times this season, tied for most in the league. He was also ejected for a flagrant 2 during the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Brooks has also missed three games due to suspension this season. Two of those were automatic suspensions triggered by technical foul accumulations. He led the league in technical fouls this season with a total of 18. Brooks earned suspensions after his 16th and 18th technical. However, he was also suspended one game for hitting Donovan Mitchell in the groin. Safe to say, Brooks is not exactly a “clean” player.

The decision has once again raised questions about the NBA’s decision-making, especially in regard to these playoffs. Draymond Green received a one-game suspension for his flagrant 2. While Green stomping on Sabonis was a more impactful incident, the NBA handed down a suspension due to Green’s “dirty player” reputation. Some have asked why the same isn’t being applied to Brooks’ past too. However, the Grizzlies will likely be glad to have the defensive stalwart on the court as they attempt to even the series. The Grizzlies and Lakers will face off next on Monday.

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The Grizzlies Poked The Lakers Bear And Lost Bad

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Game 2 completely changed the Grizzlies-Lakers NBA playoff series. The Grizzlies’ win was highlighted by Dillion Brooks sounding off about LeBron. As part of his post-game comments, Brooks said he “pokes bears” and didn’t respect LeBron because he hadn’t “dropped 40” on the team.

LeBron played it cool, seemingly brushing off Brooks’ comments. However, that set up a pivotal game three for control of the series. What’s more, Ja Morant would be back for the Grizzlies after missing the second game of the series. Everything was set for a no-holds-barred match in LA. That game was the first sell-out playoff game for the Lakers in a decade.

Morant Shines But Grizzlies Falter

To begin with, the Brooks-LeBron beef was short-lived. Brooks was ejected less than 30 seconds into the third quarter for a flagrant 2 on LeBron. Similar to James Harden’s ejection earlier in the week, it was all due to Brooks hitting LeBron in the groin. Brooks played just 19 minutes, putting up 7 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal. That left the Grizzlies short-handed in the backcourt, a crucial issue as they tried to bounce back from a rough first half. However, they were able to rely on Morant. Returning from injury, Morant put up 45 points, shooting 50% from the field and 60% from three. He also added 13 assists in a great outing for the team leader. However, it just wasn’t enough. Anthony Davis scored 31 and LeBron put 25 as the Lakers cruised to a 111-101 win. The scoreline made the game seem closer than it was.

The Grizzlies scored just nine points in the first quarter and trailed by 16 at the half. While the second half was much better for them, they were never able to truly threaten the Lakers. Rui Hachimura had 16 off the bench, outscoring the entirety of the Grizzlies’ bench (12). However, after the game, LeBron dismissed any notion of beef between him and Brooks. “I didn’t make a statement,” James said. “I’ve been doing this too long. I’m not making any statements. We had the opportunity to come home and play well on our home floor, and we did that. No statement was made. We just wanted to play well, and we got a win. I don’t need to make statements.”

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Dillon Brooks Ejected For Hitting LeBron James

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Dillon Brooks has been ejected from the Memphis Grizzlies Game 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers for striking LeBron James below the belt. The refs handed him the flagrant 2 call at the start of the third quarter as the Lakers led 53-37.

Brooks finished the game with seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in 19 minutes. Going against him, James dropped 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting before Brooks’ ejection. The incident comes after the two exchanged plenty of trash talk throughout the series. When asked about Brooks’ behavior in the first two games on Friday, James told reporters “I’m not here for the bullshit. I’m ready to play and that’s it.”

Dillon Brooks Guarding LeBron James

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – APRIL 16: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Brooks admitted that he wanted to poke the bear during an interview after the Grizzlies’ Game 2 win. “I don’t care– he’s old. You know what I mean?” Brooks said. “I was waiting for that. I was expecting him to do that Game 4, Game 5. He wanted to say something when I got my fourth foul. He should have been saying that earlier on. But I poke bears. I don’t respect no one until they come and give me 40.”

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, whose been had a key role for the Lakers thus far in the series, also responded to Brooks’ behavior on Friday. “I heard about it,” Hachimura said. “I’m not really into social media, but I heard about it. Honestly, that’s all they can do. They’re a young team. They just want to talk. We just don’t really care. We’re going to play our game and we’re trying to win the games.”

If the Lakers can pull out the win on Saturday night, they’ll advance to 2-1 in the series with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday in Los Angeles. If successful then, their earliest chance to close out round one would be Game 5 on Wednesday in Memphis.

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Twitter Gets Fired Up For Fiesty Lakers-Grizzlies Game 2

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You should never count out the Lakers. Former Laker Kyle Kuzma said they were a Finals team. Prior to the NBA playoffs, LeBron dismissed their seventh-seed status because “everyone’s 0-0 now.” And then the Lakers proceeded to the second-seed Grizzlies by 16. Sure, the Grizzlies didn’t have Ja Morant but still, it wasn’t pretty.

Things needed to change, especially with starter Xavier Tillman’s awful 2-3-3 stat line in 22 minutes of action. With Morant a game-time decision, everyone would need to bring their best game to avoid dropping to 0-2 and staring down the barrel of embarrassment. The last time a seed that high went down 0-2 was the 2017 one-seed Celtics. While the Celtics rallied in that series, just 32 teams in the history of the NBA playoffs have come back from 0-2 down.

Grizzlies’ Defense Dominates Game 2

Let’s start with Xavier Tillman. The 2020 second-round pick out of Michigan State absolutely showed up after his dismal game one. In 32 minutes, Tillman put up 22 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 10-for-13. Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. showcased why he was Defensive Player of the Year with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Also laying down dominant defense was Dillon Brooks, who helped hold LeBron to just 1-for-8 three-point shooting. Also helping the Grizzlies were poor nights from D’Angelo Russell and James Vanderbilt. Both were Lakers starters who played at least 20 minutes and put up less than 10 points. However, Rui Hachimura put up 20 from the bench. In comparison, the Grizzlies’ bench scored a combined 24.

The Grizzlies led by 14 at the half and weathered a Lakers comeback attempt down the stretch to win by 10. Tillman led the Grizzlies with 22 points, while LeBron led all scorers with 28. However, despite posting a double-double with 12 rebounds, LeBron was a cold shooter thanks to the stifling Grizzlies D. LeBron went 12-for-23 and 1-for-8 from three. Additionally, he shot just four free throws as Memphis made sure to keep him away from the line. With Morant’s return uncertain, the Grizzlies did what they needed to do in order to mitigate his absence. However, the big question is that if they can do without Morant, what heights can they reach with him present? The teams will meet again on Saturday for a pivotal Game 3.

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Anthony Davis Interrupts LeBron Interview With Hilarious Apology

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The Lakers advance to the playoffs following a 108-102 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Play-In tournament. In a strong team performance, the Lakers rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit. LeBron and Anthony Davis led the way with a pair of double-doubles. LeBron dropped 30 points and 10 rebounds while AD scored 24 and cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds. Together, the pair accounted for 50% of the Lakers’ points and 52% of their rebounds. However, the Lakers also relied on a great game from bench point guard Dennis Schroeder. Schroeder put up 21 points and four rebounds in 33 minutes of action.

Despite his standout numbers, it was also a mistake from Davis that forced the game into overtime. With 0.1 seconds on the clock, and the Lakers defending a three-point lead, Davis fouled Minnesota’s Mike Conley. Conley had been attempting a game-tying three but instead sent the game to overtime with a trio of free throws. It was one of three fouls AD picked up during the game. While the Lakers dominated the extra period, it was additional minutes they would have rather not played.

AD Finds LeBron To Apologize For “Brain Fart”

Evidently, Davis felt bad about the error that forced the vital game into overtime. In fact, he felt bad enough that he crashed LeBron’s post-game interview to apologize. During the interview, LeBron had been hyping the three-point jumper from Dennis Shroeder that put the Lakers up three. He then pointed off-screen at an unseen Davis, remarking “It’s unfortunate that AD had a brain fart and messed his game-winner up.” Davis then came into frame, grabbing the mic to loudly say, “I messed his game-winner up I apologize. I definitely apologize.”

Davis’ mistake didn’t end up costing the Lakers. LA outscored the Timberwolves 10-4 in the overtime period to come away with the win. However, Davis’ apology is a hilarious, and somewhat heartfelt moment. It speaks to the relationship between the Lakers’ two biggest stars. Furthermore, it highlights the locker room atmosphere that has kept the Lakers going through an overall disappointing regular season. Here’s hoping that Davis can keep his brain free of farts as the Lakers take on the Grizzlies in the first round.

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Lakers OT Win Gets Twitter Riled Up

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The NBA playoffs are finally here. As has been the tradition since 2021, proceedings begin with the Play-In tournament. The four-team event determines the seventh and eighth seeds for both conferences. This year, the Lakers, Timberwolves, Pelicans, and Thunder contest the West. Meanwhile, the Hawks, Heat, Raptors, and Bulls will battle it out in the East. As is the nature of the NBA’s depth of talent, some big-name stars will be getting a headstart on the offseason.

LeBron and the Lakers, who finished seventh in the regular-season standings. took on the Rudy Gobert-less Timberwolves. The winner would take the seventh seed and a first-round matchup against the Grizzlies. Earlier in the day, former Laker Kyle Kuzma had voiced his support for the LA squad as they looked to repeat their 2021 Play-In success. However, the Lakers had struggled against Minnesota, going 1-2 in their three regular-season matchups.

Lakers Clinch Seventh Seed In Overtime

Even without Gobert, the Timberwolves didn’t make things easy for the Lakers. Behind big performances from Karl-Anthony Towns and Mike Conley, the Timberwolves led by 11 at halftime. However, Minnesota’s lack of depth, and a poor night for Anthony Edwards, prevented the Timberwolves from ever running away with the game. Edwards, averaging nearly 25 points per game this season, scored just nine against the Lakers while also going 0-9 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the Wolves got just 20 points from their four-man bench. In comparison, the Lakers bench saw Dennis Schoeder alone score 21. The Wolves also lacked a presence in the paint, putting up just four offensive rebounds all game.

Despite their opponent’s struggles and a game-leading 30 points from LeBron, the Lakers still needed overtime to clinch the win. Up three with 0.1 seconds on the clock, Anthony Davis got called for a costly foul on Mike Conley. Conley drilled a trio of free throws to tie the game at 98 at the end of regulation. Despite this mistake, the Lakers pulled away in overtime to take a 108-102 win. They will now travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies in the first round. For the Timberwolves, their playoff hopes are still alive. They will face the winner of the Pelicans-Thunder game to determine the eighth seed.

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Kyle Kuzma Makes Bold Claim About NBA Playoffs

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Kyle Kuzma has a lot of time to think about basketball right now. His Washington Wizards failed to make the playoffs, finishing with a 35-47 record. They have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back years for the second time in the last five seasons. Kuzma was the team’s third-best scorer over the course of the season.

However, Kuzma isn’t thinking about the Wizards and what will presumably be a tough offseason for the team. Nor is he thinking about his future, as the 23/24 is a player option year for the small forward. Instead, Kuzma is focused on the playoffs and decided to make a bold claim concerning his pick for the Western Conference champions.

Kuzma Backs His Former Team

In a tweet posted Tuesday afternoon, Kuzma backed his former team, the LA Lakers, to take represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. “My hot take.. (but not really) I think the lakeshow can get to the finals..” the tweet read. At the time of writing, the tweet has garnered over 19,000 likes and nearly 900 comments. Kuzma played for the Lakers between 2017 and 2021. He won a championship with the team in the 19/20 Bubble season. It’s clear he still has love for his former team.

But just how hot is Kuzma’s take? On the surface, the Lakers to the Finals would seem like a sure thing given the talent available to LA. But injuries and inconsistency have followed the Lakers all season. They didn’t reach a .500 record until the 74th game of the season. While all are listed as probable, LeBron, D’Angelo Russell, and Anthony Davis are each dealing with a day-to-day injury. And then there’s the Lakers’ road to the Finals. First, they have to make it out of the Play-In Tournament. That pits them against either the Nuggets or the Grizzlies. The Lakers have a 2-2 record against the Nuggets and a 2-1 record against the Grizzlies this season. But nothing is ever certain in the playoffs and the West’s top seeds won’t be easy pickings. Kuzma can be applauded for his faith in his former team. However, only time will tell whether his take was indeed, hot.

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Tristan Thompson Joins Lakers Amid Rumored Khloé Kardashian Reunion

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Tristan Thompson has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as the team prepares to compete in the playoffs. The agreement comes amid rumors that the former NBA champion has rekindled his relationship with Khloé Kardashian. The mother of his two children lives in Los Angeles.

“Khloé and Tristan live .2 miles away from each other in Hidden Hills,” a source exclusively told Us, earlier this month. “Tristan is thrilled about having his own place so close to Khloé so he can visit her and the kids as often as possible.”

Tristan Thompson With Khloé Kardashian

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 10: Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian pose for a photo as Remy Martin celebrates Tristan Thompson’s Birthday at Beauty & Essex on March 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Remy Martin )

The source added to Us: “He knows they’re always going to be in each other’s lives because of their children. But that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been trying. At this point, he feels like all he can do is be the best father to their kids that he can and show Khloé over time that he’s there for their family. He is so happy he was able to find a home right around the corner from them because they’re his priority. He just wants to be there for his kids.”

As Thompson joins the Lakers, the team is currently 43-39, leaving them ranked 7th in the Western Conference. As for why they added the veteran, Lakers coach Darvin Ham said before the team’s game on Sunday, “Just to shore up our backcourt and to shore up our frontline.” He added: “What he brings, his spirit, his positivity as well as the way he’s played, years and years of championship-level basketball. Championship pedigree. Great guy to be around, great teammate, I’ve heard nothing but great things about him. And having coached against him for a bunch of years, he and I have always had a great rapport throughout his career. I’m a big fan of him, I watched him back when he was playing at Texas. But just another great guy to add a serviceable player if we need to go in that direction.” The Lakers also added Shaquille Harrison.

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Snoop Dogg Posts Brutal Meme After Lakers Loss

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It’s no secret that Snoop Dogg loves the LA Lakers. A native of Long Beach, the Lakers have been in his blood since childhood. Snoop even went as far as to imagine a possible NBA career for himself in his 1999 hit Hoop Dreams. Despite a brief allegiance swap to the Warriors in 2007, Snoop lives and dies by the purple and gold. Snoop has been a regular fixture at Lakers home games since 2009 and even owned a Lakers-themed lowrider.

However, it has been a tough task being a Lakers fan in recent years. This season is a perfect example, with the Lakers failing to post a .500 record until their 74th game of the year. Add in the injuries to AD and LeBron, and there isn’t a whole lot for fans to cheer about. For Snoop, things came to a head after the Lakers fell 125-118 against the Clippers on Wednesday. It was a crucial matchup, as the Lakers looked to leapfrog the Clippers and move out of the Play-In tournament. The loss means that the Lakers’ fate, with two games remaining, is out of the team’s hands.

Snoop Doesn’t Hold Back On Roasting Lakers

In a scathing Instagram post, Snoop revealed that he hadn’t been to a Lakers game in “2 years” and lambasted the Lakers’ dismal 0-11 run against the Clippers in recent matchups. Snoop warned the Lakers to “get this fixed” before he “go bad on y’all on first take with Steven a”. The post has received over 81,000 likes but many Lakers fans ran to the team’s defense in the comments. However, the post was a truth bomb, surprising many about Snoop’s frustrations with his beloved team.

However, Snoop’s love for the Lakers isn’t completely gone. Furthermore, as a die-hard Lakers fan, Snoop couldn’t help but take a dig at their cross-town rivals. “Only thing can make this pain go away is a ring something the clippers know nothing about,” Snoop lamented in the post. With two games remaining in the regular season, the Lakers find themselves in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. They sit one game behind both the LA Clippers and Golden State Warriors.

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