On the night the Clippers and 76ers finally agreed to trade terms, James Harden called Ty Lue. “What do you need from me?” he asked his new coach. In the playoffs, what the Clippers need is the Dec.-Jan. version of Harden — especially if Kawhi is limited. theringer.com/nba/2024/4/19/…

In order to make a deep playoff run, the Clippers and James Harden need each other to do something neither has before: become their best selves in the postseason.

Andrew Greif: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/19/…

What a tremendous piece of reporting by Chris and vulnerability by Naz to tell this story. A pre-playoff read you can't miss.

Take notes, aspiring broadcasters

A perfect choice for an incredible columnist. Congratulations to the great Bill Plaschke.

My rooting interests tonight have been influenced entirely by my amazing neighbor, Purdue class of ‘57 in biology. She left our sidewalk conversation tonight with a wink and a “Hail Purdue.”

The final week of the regular season is upon us. Playoff seeding could still be decided any number of ways. Pray for your local NBA video coordinator tasked with putting together the postseason scout. (a story from 2023, but still applies now) latimes.com/sports/clipper…

I'm at Clippers-Jazz tonight and I can report a fan just called his shot before draining a half-court bucket. He celebrated by hopping around and yelling 'TEQUILA' into the microphone.

Hi everyone, I know it’s been a long time, but sadly I am returning with bad news.

A few months ago, I was diagnosed with ALS.

If you are willing and able, I have a GoFundMe below. The full details of the disease and story are there.

gofund.me/aa06a51b

Now this is a good college hoops story. Good stuff from Alex Schiffer and stay for the hilarious L Frank quote.

There's a fire rising in women's college basketball. And while America has been soaking in this storybook moment, Kim Mulkey *is* the fire -- burning for 40 years, laying waste to everything (and everyone) in her path. washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03…

Please accept these meager Intuit-update-from-above offerings from this morning

Hoping my fellow beat scribes enjoy multiple days in Portland

*single tear rolls down cheek*

After struggling to find his place in a league that seemed ready to write him off, Markelle Fultz has become a trusted leader for a talented Magic team. In the process, the former No. 1 pick created a legacy for a generation of players coming behind him. theringer.com/nba/2024/3/19/…

I’m back in the building for Clippers-Hawks … and friends, they’ve given me a mic again. Looking forward to chiming in on tonight’s KTLA broadcast.

It’s been so great to be welcomed in by Bally Sports West tonight for their pregame and halftime shows. Stick around for postgame — Jeanne Zelasko and I will be back on your screens.

Well well well, look who it is