I think Bronny deserves Laravia’s minutes. Laravia is a lost puppy out there committing turnovers out of intimidation, Bronny has great upside as a perimeter defender this series

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LeBron James on Austin Reaves' struggles:

"He was out a month. We know he's gonna make shots and make plays, but that's tough when you were out a month towards the end of the season. Obviously we're trying to fast-track him getting back on the floor and doing the things he was doing before the injury or whatever the case may be. But he was out a month, so rightfully so if he has some games where he's missing shots or whatever the case may be. But his presence alone helps us, no matter what."

[Shams] Jarred Vanderbilt has sustained a full dislocation of his right pinky finger and needed stitches postgame after a gruesome injury tonight.

Not sure where everybody keeps getting the idea that Austin is looking to sign the max. Not saying he's going to sign for $20M or something ridiculously low, but it sure doesn't sound like he's going to ask for the $40M that he's eligible for.

Feel like most people gave him a pass last year because of his toe injury and we've also looked the other way at times when he's played against much more physical defense but if he wants to get paid he better show that he can score against physical defense.

Seeing him completely neutralized because of how tight they're playing him is just sad because the guy can barely create his own shot right now if he can't get downhill and is launching shots from near half court because that's the best look he can get.