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Gordon Hayward made a nice living in the NBA for 14 seasons as a deadly 3-point shooter and a solid scoring option.

Several weeks ago, he announced he was retiring from pro basketball at the age of 34.

He went on “The Jim Rome Show” recently, and he was asked why he decided to retire when he was still a serviceable player this past season.

Hayward responded that while he could’ve played a couple more years, his four kids are starting to get older and he wanted to move on to the next phase of his life.

Gordon Hayward on how he knew it was time to walk away from basketball. pic.twitter.com/XwGdtSlF1q

— Jim Rome (@jimrome) September 17, 2024

The age of 34 is a somewhat early age for NBA players to retire at in the modern era thanks to the miracle of modern medical science.

Hayward certainly knows about injuries, as he suffered a gruesome lower leg injury during opening night of the 2017-18 season as a member of the Boston Celtics.

He missed the rest of the season, and for the rest of his career, he had trouble staying healthy.

But even if he was in and out of the lineup, his jumper continued to often go through the hoop.

He retired with a lifetime average of 37.0 percent from 3-point range, and last season, he made 41.1 percent of his 3-point attempts while averaging 9.8 points in 24.4 minutes a game.

In February, the Charlotte Hornets traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who finished with the best record in the Western Conference, and he closed out his career with a loss in the second round of the playoffs to the Dallas Mavericks.

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After hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach and drafting Bronny James with one of their two picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers have received a lot of criticism for being unable to upgrade the roster, and the team looks like a rudderless ship at this point with a bleak future on the horizon.

Despite failing to make any substantial additions to the roster and being closer to rebuilding rather than contending in the Western Conference, the Lakers are still a hot topic of discussion, with some believing they are still a threat with superstar Anthony Davis and LeBron James leading the way.

However, some within the media, former player Richard Jefferson in this case, think the Lakers are far from a legitimate threat in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 season.

Jefferson believes that all that has to be done is to compare the Lakers to their arch-rivals and reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics when realizing how far they are from being title contenders via NBA on ESPN.

“You look at the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. The Lakers are three all-star caliber players away from being on their level,” Jefferson said.

.@Rjeff24 on what it would take for the Lakers to win the title this upcoming season

"You look at the defending champions, the Boston Celtics. The Lakers are three all-star caliber players away from being on their level." pic.twitter.com/0ANphiWika

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 17, 2024

Jefferson has a point, as this isn’t much of a comparison.

The Lakers are currently a team with two big-name players on the roster and not much behind them, as well as a head coach who has no experience coaching on any level.

Although there’s always a chance that the Lakers can defy the odds and make everyone eat their words, logic suggests it could be a rough season in the twilight of LeBron James’ career in Los Angeles.

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At one point in time, Ben Simmons was considered to be one of the best two-way players in the NBA, as he was a unique talent who could play the point guard position with his height, standing at 6’10”, which is something that doesn’t usually happen.

Simmons was part of a lethal one-two punch for the Philadelphia 76ers, playing alongside fellow star Joel Embiid, who hadn’t quite reached an MVP level but was on his way while making the storied franchise relevant again.

Unfortunately for Simmons, things took a turn for the worst in the NBA playoffs as he fell apart in a very public way, which is something that players on the professional level struggle to come back from in the City of Brotherly Love, as fans in Philadelphia can be ruthless.

Ultimately, Simmons pushed his way out of Philadelphia, resulting in him getting a fresh start with the Brooklyn Nets, which was even more of a disaster for the once-promising basketball star.

Simmons has played in only 57 games for the Nets since landing in Brooklyn, which isn’t ideal, but he continues to be seen in these workout videos during the NBA offseason, which only leads to outraging basketball fans via NBA Central.

BEN SIMMONS IN THE LAB

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 17, 2024

Here are some fan reactions to another workout video from Simmons:

He’s been in the lab for 6 years

— The Staggie Man (@thestaggieman) September 17, 2024

we see this every summer i’m not moved

— 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 (@xJahstin) September 17, 2024

This happened every year

— 𝟐𝟑 (@BronWorld) September 17, 2024

Ben Simmons always shoots like curry during the summer then does nun regular season

— GG Era (@ClipNation74) September 17, 2024

Hopefully, for Simmons’ sake, the veteran guard can turn things around during the upcoming 2024-25 NBA regular season, even though there’s been a lot of speculation about the Nets trying to move him.

It’ll be interesting to see what happens to Simmons moving forward and whether his future is in Brooklyn or elsewhere in the NBA.

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You know you’re getting old when the sons of your favorite NBA players start making the rounds as future NBA players of their own.

We’ve already seen Bronny James being drafted, and while he’s likely not going to play much, the fact that he’s teaming up with his father is a testament to LeBron’s longevity.

Notably, some scouts have always been higher on James’ younger son, Bryce.

Bryce isn’t a superstar prospect by any means, either, but given his last name, he’s also a lock to make it to the league.

With that in mind, they asked Carmelo Anthony’s son, Kiyan, what his thoughts were on Bryce (via Overtime & ClutchPoints).

“It kinda do look like [LeBron] when he dunks a little bit… We basically grew up together… Everybody just wants one of us to be like, ‘I’m way better than him'… We just go out there and compete.”

Kiyan Anthony on Bryce James

(via @overtime)pic.twitter.com/BtOStigLEo

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 17, 2024

Anthony claimed that there were some similarities between Bryce and James when he dunks, adding that they grew up together, and while everybody wants them to be rivals, they’re just two competitors.

Two decades ago, experts debated whether LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony should be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, but that’s not the case at all with their sons.

Kiyan is currently considered to be one of the top prospects — if not the top prospect — in his class.

His jumper is smooth and he’s got an efficient and versatile game, and he’s grown up going against some of the best players in the league when he’s in the summer.

Bryce, on the other hand, still needs to put in a lot of work in his game, but both of them will most likely cross paths again in the pros in the future.

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Some Golden State Warriors fans were very unhappy with a lack of movement from their team during the summer.

But, they did make some tweaks that could help them in the long run, and they’re not done yet.

However, fans shouldn’t be expecting anything massive before the start of the season.

According to Michael Scotto, the Warriors have agreed to Exhibit 10 deals with both Javan Johnson and Donta Scott prior to training camp.

It’s important to remember that just because Johnson and Scott have inked these deals doesn’t mean they will get any playing time this season.

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to Exhibit 10 deals with Javan Johnson and Donta Scott, league sources told @hoopshype. pic.twitter.com/ZTWaN3s2OY

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 17, 2024

Both of these young players are untested and will have a lot to prove to the Warriors if they wish to be included on the regular season roster.

If they don’t, they could be dispatched to the G League or waived entirely by the team.

Johnson most recently played college ball for DePaul and Scott performed for Maryland and also participated in the Summer League for the Warriors.

These aren’t the only additions the Warriors made in the offseason, of course.

They also brought in De’Anthony Melton, Kyle Anderson, and Buddy Hield, among a few other minor players.

But will that be enough to make Golden State really competitive in the West again, especially after the loss of Klay Thompson?

There have been many rumors about the Warriors wanting to land another big-name star, someone like Lauri Markkanen or Paul George.

Obviously, those two players are spoken for but the Warriors could continue hunting for an A-lister in the months ahead.

They might not be committing gigantic changes now, but they could soon.

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What will the New York Knicks do with Julius Randle in the 2024-25 season?

The three-time All-Star has been an important member of the team for a few years but the squad has recently undergone an identity change without him.

That has some people wondering what’s ahead for Randle and the Knicks.

Speaking with Steve Aschburner, per Ian Begley, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed his plans for Randle in the new season.

“We could see Julius more at the five,” Thibodeau said.

He went on: “I don’t want to do that for long stretches, it would take its toll, but to have him do it for 10 or 15 minutes, I think he can do it well. He also would create a lot of [offensive] advantages.”

Tom Thibodeau to @AschNBA: "We could see Julius more at the 5. I don’t want to do that for long stretches, it would take its toll, but to have him do it for 10 or 15 minutes, I think he can do it well. He also would create a lot of [offensive] advantages." https://t.co/huoT6gwS5A

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 17, 2024

At six-foot-eight, Randle is built like a center and has played that role in the past, but he is typically more comfortable as a power forward.

However, while the Knicks have a lot of things, they are running low on frontcourt talent and they may need Randle to play center a bit more often.

They recently lost Isaiah Hartenstein, who made an impact during the team’s recent run in the playoffs.

Without him, the Knicks will turn their eyes to Randle more often – but is he up for the challenge?

Randle is coming off his latest injury and hasn’t played a game with his team in months.

During his postseason absence, the Knicks were able to create a rotation that worked for them, even without Randle.

So, how will he fit in?

There are many questions about the Knicks but most people agree they could do big things in 2024-25.

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The 2023-24 season was a wild one that will be remembered forever and now NBA fans with a Netflix subscription will be able to relive it in a very intimate, unique way.

On Tuesday morning, the streaming giant, per Daniel Donabedian, released a new trailer for the series “Starting 5.”

The documentary show will give viewers an all-access look at the last NBA season, through the eyes of five players: LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, and Domantas Sabonis.

The 10-part series looks to be a great mix of drama, sports, and real-life stories that fans don’t usually get to see.

Netflix just dropped the new trailer for “Starting 5,” a docuseries which prominently features Jayson Tatum.

Also, I think I see @CTabatabaie and @BobbyKrivitsky

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— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) September 17, 2024

“Starting 5” will be a lot like other successful sports shows, such as “Drive to Survive”, “Quarterback” and “Receiver”, as well as “Full Swing”.

It won’t solely be about the success and failures these players experienced during 2023-24, but it’ll also touch upon their personal lives, their families, and how they balance their fame with their private time.

Of course, it’ll also be packed full of the most exciting moments of the year.

Netflix was smart to choose these five players because each of them had epic seasons last year.

James was attempting to continually beat back Father Time, Sabonis was trying to keep his Kings in playoff contention, Butler was hoping to make the Miami Heat a force in the East again, Edwards was exploding in popularity and success, and Tatum was deadset on getting his Boston Celtics to the Finals.

Even though we know how each storyline ended, it’ll still be fascinating to see them in such a novel way.

“Starting 5” will begin streaming on Netflix on October 9.

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will be 40 years old in just a few months but he is still doing major things for his team.

Because of that, James will continue to be selected for All-NBA teams before his retirement, according to Kendrick Perkins.

Speaking on ESPN, per Legion Hoops, Perkins made a prediction about what’s ahead for James:

“No cap! LeBron is gonna make a few All-NBA teams before he retires, and I mean at a minimum [of] two… Don’t give me anything about his age… as long as he’s on the floor, LeBron James is gonna be an All-NBA-caliber player, and he’s gonna make a few of them before he retires.”

Kendrick Perkins:

“No cap! LeBron is gonna make a few All-NBA teams before he retires, and I mean at a minimum [of] two… Don't give me anything about his age… as long as he's on the floor, LeBron James is gonna be an All-NBA-caliber player, and he's gonna make a few of them… pic.twitter.com/hcegKLRDuK

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 17, 2024

The idea of James making more All-NBA teams isn’t that shocking considering he’s been selected 20 times during his 21-year career.

In fact, the only time he wasn’t All-NBA was his rookie season.

James is still the most important player for the Lakers and he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game last season.

That is wildly impressive for someone his age but the fact that he’s shooting better than he has in years makes it even more incredible.

His three-point percentage last season was 41%, the highest of his career.

Therefore, James is actually getting better at some things as he grows older.

That means he is earning his spot on All-NBA teams and his selection isn’t just a courtesy or sign of respect.

Many people have been constantly waiting for James’ productivity to drop off in a big way but that hasn’t happened yet.

According to Perkins, James will always be an All-NBA talent.

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Draymond Green has brought a lot of success to the Golden State Warriors, but he has also caused the team more than a few headaches over the years.

Speaking to the “Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz”, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed the time that Green made him most angry.

Unsurprisingly, Kerr said it was when Green punched former teammate Jordan Poole during the middle of a practice session a couple of seasons ago.

“He crossed the line with Jordan and he knows it. He knew it immediately, and it made that season incredibly difficult for everybody,” Kerr said.

What is the angriest that Steve Kerr has been at Draymond Green?

"For sure, the Jordan Poole incident… He crossed the line with Jordan and he knows it. He knew it immediately, and it made that season incredibly difficult for everybody.

Watch: https://t.co/LPWlGKKjhz pic.twitter.com/s6SYeg4IHi

— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) September 17, 2024

This was a dark moment in Warriors history and one that changed the path of the team.

On October 5, 2022, Green and Poole got into an interaction during a practice.

Words were said, tempers flared, and Green eventually punched Poole in the face.

As if that wasn’t bad enough, the whole incident was caught on tape and quickly made the rounds online.

Green would step away from the team for a short while but returned at the start of the season and both he and Poole said they were putting the episode behind them.

But Kerr’s statement makes it clear that the punch really messed with the team.

At the end of that season, he publicly said the trust within the team had been fractured, suggesting that the Green-Poole punch was felt all year long.

In the seasons since, Poole has left the Warriors and Green has experienced more problems because of his physical outbursts.

Sadly, Kerr had a few moments to choose from but he said Green’s punching of Poole was when he was most upset with his star player.

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