Kendrick Perkins exposes how the Hornets are intentionally limiting LaMelo Balls minutes to lower his scoring average and prevent him from becoming a two-time All-Star ahead of a potential trade

Perkins Whether it's being out of shape or him dealing with some type of injurywhen it comes to being reliable Luka is starting to get in that territory of Joel Embiid When you need him the most and it comes postseason time he's not available and if he is available he is never close to 70

Pelinka What did those teams Detroit San Antonio and OKC have to go through to build through the draft Multiple seasons of losses and that is just not part of our infrastructure here As much as some of us might want it to be that way its not the Lakers way

The Bill Simmons Podcast Bill Simmons somehow thought Jalen Williams played 14 minutes last night vs the Lakers Simmons has an MVP vote

Reporters ask Brunson about his reduced on ball role in the offense since going down 2-1 to ATL Some stars might push back they're used to having the ball in their hands They might take it as a slight It doesn't sound like you did Why was that Brunson One I'm not a star two I want to win

Luka Doncic struggles to see the game as he gets repeatedly blocked by Bronny James

Lowlight DeAndre Ayton fails to secure a rebound fouls Ajay Mitchell gets benched and none of the Lakers will talk to him