<p>The<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets </a></strong>have been all over the news since the start of last season, as they managed to sign both <strong>Kyrie Irving and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a>.</strong> People around the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA </strong></a>knew that it was just a matter of time before they were both at full strength and <strong>dominating the East.</strong></p>
<p>Fast-forward to today and not only they were right but they also managed to land <strong>James Harden</strong>, putting together perhaps the <strong>most offensively overpowered lineup </strong>in basketball history.</p>
<p>To add injury to insult, the Nets made a couple of interesting moves and also signed <strong>LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin</strong>, and they now hold the best record in the Eastern Conference.</p>
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<h2>Kevin Durant On The Nets’ Big 3: It’s All About Ego</h2>
<p>But, when asked about how they managed to mesh that good and how the Big 3 has been so dominant despite featuring three ball-dominant players, Durant acknowledged that <strong>it was just about checking their ego:</strong></p>
<p><em>“I think our experiences with Team USA definitely help because when you are in that environment, I won’t say you have to shrink yourself, <strong>but you have to check your ego and figure out when you need to use it. </strong>We hold each other accountable when stuff happens. I think that’s one of the things that helped us learn how to play with each other,” </em>the two-time Finals MVP told<strong> Rachel Nichols of ESPN.</strong></p>
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<p>Durant also said that, being three smart players with <strong>a high basketball IQ</strong>, it’s been simple and easy for them to improve on a daily basis, especially when Harden gave them his input as an outsider when he arrived at the team:</p>
<p><em><strong>“The second James got here, he was pulling us to the side; telling us different things he sees out on the court. I think our IQ for the game and our communication has helped us thus far,”</strong></em> Durant concluded.</p>
<p>It’s still early to tell but it seems like the Nets actually have a big shot to make it to the NBA Finals. But even if they don’t, this team will be scary good for many years to come with these 3 superstars <strong>sharing the court.</strong></p>

Kevin Durant explains why the Brooklyn Nets' Big 3 has been so dominant

Kevin Durant explains why the Brooklyn Nets' Big 3 has been so dominant - Bolavip US

<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong> is full of surprises every day but perhaps the most shocking thing we saw over the past couple of weeks happened last night. The overpowered, first-placed<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a></strong> fell at home to the undermanned<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>,</strong> and they <strong>never truly stood a chance.</strong></p>
<p>The Nets were missing <strong>James Harden </strong>but had<strong> Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Blake Griffin </strong>besides the rest of their core. For the purple-and-gold,<strong>Kyle Kuzma,</strong><strong>LeBron James, andAnthony Davis </strong>couldn’t suit up due to injury.</p>
<p>Clearly, the home team had a huge edge over the struggling Lakers but they never had an answer for recently-acquired <strong>Andre Drummond</strong>, who torched them in the paint for 20 points and 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes.</p>
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<p>The Lakers wound up taking home an impressive 126-101 win, boasting once again their suffocating defense, while the overpowered Nets couldn’t do much to crack their puzzle. They were so frustrated that even <strong>Kyrie Irving </strong>was ejected after going at it with <strong>Dennis Schroder.</strong></p>
<h2>Kyle Kuzma Mocks The Nets On Twitter With Hilarious LeBron James Meme</h2>
<p>And if losing by 25 at home to a team without their top-3 scorers wasn’t humiliating enough, <strong>Kyle Kuzma still had an ace up his sleeve, </strong>and it didn’t take long for him to take to social media right after the game.</p>
<p>Kuzma posted one of the most popular and hilarious memes of the NBA community, featuring <strong>LeBron James holding a couple of cigarettes</strong>. He didn’t even need to caption the meme, we all knew what it stood for.</p>
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<p>For those who lack the context, that meme pretty much memes that, regardless of the adversity or how overpowered the rival is; LeBron James and his team<strong> will always find the way to beat them easily.</strong></p>
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<p>This is a huge shot at the Nets considering they’re the frontrunners to make it to the <strong>NBA Finals </strong>out of the Eastern Conference, so last night’s matchup could’ve been a preview of that playoff series if the Lakers also do their part in the West. Hopefully, should that happe<strong>n, both teams will be at full strength.</strong></p>

Kyle Kuzma mocks Kevin Durant on Twitter with a LeBron James meme as the Lakers beat the Nets

Kyle Kuzma mocks Kevin Durant on Twitter with a LeBron James meme as the Lakers beat the Nets - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> will come against <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>tonight, April 10th, 2021, at 8:30PM(ET) inthe<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-schedule-2020-21-format-key-dates-how-to-watch-tv-schedule-20201216-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020/21 NBA season</a>. </strong>Here, you willfind everythingyou want toknow about this NBAgame,such as predictions, odds, storylines,and how to watch the game.</p>
<p><strong>This will be their 93rd regular-seasongame. <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are by far the better sidein head-to-headclashes, having won 65 games; while the <a href="https://www.nba.com/nets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nets</a> have managed to triumph in 27 matches so far.</strong></p>
<p>The lasttime they clashed was on February 18,2021, and it ended in a 109-98 win for the Nets. It promises to be a moreexciting clash as they meet for thesecondtime in the 2020/21 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> season.</p>
<h2>Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Information</h2>
<p><strong>Date: </strong>Saturday, April 10th,2021<br> <strong>Time: </strong>8:30 PM(ET)<br> <strong>Location:</strong>Barclays Center, Brooklyn</p>
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<h2>Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Time By State in the U.S.</h2>
<p><strong>ET:</strong>8:30 PM<br> <strong>CT: </strong>7:30 PM<br> <strong>MT:</strong> 6:30 PM<br> <strong>PT: </strong>5:30 PM<span></span></p>
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<h2>Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Storylines</h2>
<p>Brooklyn Netshave so far grabbed <strong>36 triumphsand 16 defeats</strong>so far in 52 matches. On the other side,in the 52 games they have played,Los Angeles Lakershave managed <strong>32 winsand 20 losses</strong> so far.<span></span></p>
<p><strong>The Nets are currentlysitting in the first positionofthe EasternConference table with a win percentage of 0.692.While the Lakers are placed also in fifth in the Western Conferencetablewith a win percentage of 0.615.</strong><span></span></p>
<p>These opponents have ahistory of previous encounters, as theirfirst one dates back to November 21, 1976, and it ended in a 96-91win for the then New York side.<span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span></p>
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<h2>Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Results</h2>
<p>Brooklyn Nets: 36-16 (14-10on the road, 22-6 at home)</p>
<p>Los Angeles Lakers: 32-20(16-9 on the road, 16-11 at home)</p>
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<h2>How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers in the U.S.</h2>
<p>The 2020/21 NBA regular-season game betweenBrooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, to be played on Monday, at the Barclays Center inBrooklyn,will be broadcasted on<strong>TNT</strong> in the United States.</p>
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<h2>Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions And Odds</h2>
<p>As expected, bookmakers believe that the Brooklyn Nets will continue their hot stretch by beating the Los Angeles Lakers. Right now, they’re favored by 11.5 points, while the game total is set at 223.5 points.</p>
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Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions, odds, and how to watch the 2020/21 NBA season

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions, odds, and how to watch the 2020/21 NBA season - Bolavip US

Brooklyn Nets welcome Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA

<p>The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong></a> put together the greatest offensive juggernaut in <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> history. Besides pairing up<strong> Kyrie Irving and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a></strong> via free agency, they traded for <strong>James Harden</strong> and later signed <strong>LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin.</strong></p>
<p>They struggled early with their defense but have been nothing short of unstoppable over the past couple of months, climbing their way to the first seed in the<strong> Eastern Conference</strong> and looking like the team to beat in the league right now.</p>
<p>However, given how many games Durant or Irving have missed throughout the season, former NBA champion <strong>Kendrick Perkins</strong> believes that they’re far from being a legit contender because they have yet to develop chemistry.</p>
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<h2>Kendrick Perkins Says The Nets Can’t Win The Ring Without Chemistry</h2>
<p><strong>(Transcript via Fadeaway World)</strong></p>
<p><em>“<strong>They are going to weather the injuries in the regular season. But I do have concerns because the playoffs are in the near future and one thing that you have to have is chemistry.</strong> We all know that James Harden, Kyrie, and KD could go out there and get buckets at any given time but the chemistry is for the others. How are they going to fit in?</em></p>
<p><em>Because I am watching Jeff Green, whose playing phenomenal right now. Joe buckets, Joe Harris, whatever you want to call him, he’s putting in work right now. So, to have the Big Three up altogether will affect the others.<strong> I want to see how that’s going to be because you need the chemistry. You need guys being stars in a row</strong>,”</em> Perkins said.</p>
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<p>Perkins has a valid point right there and the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers</strong> proved it last year. Then again, the Nets still have plenty of time to get their stars playing together and build some rapport ahead of the playoffs, so we shouldn’t count them out right now.</p>

Kendrick Perkins explains why the Brooklyn Nets won't win the ring this season

Kendrick Perkins explains why the Brooklyn Nets won't win the ring this season - Bolavip US

<p>You could argue that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong></a> are the most overpowered <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> team we’ve seen in years and you wouldn’t be wrong. I mean, even if <strong>LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin</strong> aren’t the superstars they used to be, adding them at a discount for bench depth just seems unfair.</p>
<p>We’re talking about a team that has won<strong> 20 of their past 23 games</strong>, that’s currently the number 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, and that hasn’t had <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kevin Durant </strong></a>on the court for 22 of those 23 matchups.</p>
<p>But you know what they say: the rich get richer. And the Brooklyn Nets aren’t done making moves just yet and will stay active in the buyout market. That’s why today, we’ll discuss the <strong>top-3 buyout candidates</strong> to join them.</p>
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<h2>NBA Rumors: The Most Likely Players To Sign With The Brooklyn Nets</h2>
<h2>3. Avery Bradley</h2>
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<p><strong>Avery Bradley </strong>has struggled to be in his best shape over the past couple of seasons. Then again, he’s still one of the most versatile backcourt defenders in the league, and the defense is the Nets’ lone concern at this point in the season.</p>
<p>The <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> are rebuilding and Bradley would be better off giving up some money to join a championship contender. He could give them a big boost off the bench as a 3-and-D kind of guy and even close out games next to James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant.</p>
<h2>2. Hassan Whiteside</h2>
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<p>It’s been a while since people thought of <strong>Hassan Whiteside </strong>as a good defender but you can’t deny that he’s still one of the best rim protectors in the leagueand a huge upgrade over this version of DeAndre Jordan.</p>
<p>It’s clear that Whiteside isn’t a part of the <strong>Sacramento Kings’</strong> plans going forward as he’s been in and out of their rotation. Should he be bought out, he’d give them a much-needed interior presence, and playing for a contender could bring out the best of him once and for all.</p>
<h2>1. Otto Porter Jr</h2>
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<p>And last, but not least, <strong>Otto Porter Jr </strong>would be the best choice to fill that final roster spot, and it’s not even close. He has everything they need right now as a versatile defender who can switch into bigger players and knock down shots from deep.</p>
<p>Porter Jr recently joined the <strong>Orlando Magic</strong> via trade but with them hitting the rebuild button, he’s not likely to be around for much, especially with his huge contract. He’s a great wing defender and a reliable three-point shooter, so he’ll be on plenty of contenders’ shortlist.</p>

NBA Rumors: The Nets are looking to sign one of these players

NBA Rumors: The Nets are looking to sign one of these players - Bolavip US

<p>It’s not a secret that <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kevin Durant</strong></a> doesn’t like being criticized. He just can’t handle a critic. In fact, for all it’s worth, he just can’t handle a comment about him, even if just to praise him and laud his basketball skills.</p>
<p>Durant became infamous around the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> for using fake Twitter accounts to defend himself from regular fans and to call out his former <strong>Oklahoma City Thunder</strong> teammates. Now at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Nets,</strong></a> he still fights on social media with unknown people with 150 followers.</p>
<p>And once again, that childish behavior backfired big time, as Hollywood star <strong>Michael Rapaport</strong> exposed him for threatening to spit on him and calling him out with homophobic and misogynistic slurs.</p>
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<h2>Michael Rapaport Snitches On Kevin Durant, Calls Him Out For Threatening Him</h2>
<p><em>“As most of you know, I receive threats and disgusting messages DAILY, but never in my wildest dreams did I think @easymoneysniper would be among them.<strong> The snake himself is now threatening me, bringing up my wife and wants to fight. This is supposed to be America’s sweetheart right? KD didn’t get “hacked” either. </strong>Hold this L champ #ImDaRealMVP #igotastorytotell,</em>” Rapaport captioned a post on Instagram.<span></span></p>
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<h2>Kevin Durant Apologizes Over Exchange With Michael Rapaport</h2>
<p>And, against all odds, it seems like Kevin Durant finally realized that going at every single person who mentions his name on social media is wrong, e<strong>specially when you can’t even have a civilized conversation:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>“I’m sorry that people saw the language I used. That’s not really what I want people to see or hear from me. Hopefully, I can move past it, and just get back on the floor,”</strong></em> Durant said in a press conference.<span></span></p>
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<p> — NBA Central (@TheNBACentral)    <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1377752037413249031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Also, coach <strong>Steve Nash </strong>claimed that the team is looking into this matter but that they’ll discuss their results internally. So, finally, at 32 years old, it seems like KD learned how to take the high road and just ignore his haters.</p>

Kevin Durant issues strong apology over beef with Michael Rapaport

Kevin Durant issues strong apology over beef with Michael Rapaport - Bolavip US

<p>It’s not a secret that<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Kevin Durant</strong> </a>doesn’t take criticism lightly. Despite being<strong> one of the greatest scorers – and players – to ever make it to the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong>, he’s also one of the softest people you could come across on social media.</p>
<p>Durant has become infamous around the league for <strong>admittedly using multiple ‘burner’ accounts to defend himself </strong>from his haters, and he was even caught calling out his former teammates from the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-t91653" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder.</a></strong></p>
<p>Now, it’s not unusual to see him<strong> firing back at unknown people on Twitter</strong> for having this childish attitude, as well as calling out former teammates, coaches, and colleagues when they refuse to vow at him.</p>
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<h2>Michael Rapaport Exposes Homophobic DMs From Kevin Durant</h2>
<p>That’s why it didn’t strike as a surprise to see him going at <strong>Michael Rapoport </strong>on Instagram, threatening to spit on his face and calling him out multiple slurs after the actor reached out to him on a not-so-friendly way:</p>
<p><em><strong>“As most of you know, I receive threats and disgusting messages DAILY, but never in my wildest dreams did I think @easymoneysniper would be among them.</strong> The snakehimself is now threatening me, bringing up my wife and wants to fight. This is supposed to be America’s sweetheart right? KD didn’t get “hacked” either. Hold this L champ #ImDaRealMVP #igotastorytotell,”</em> Rapaport captioned the post.<span></span></p>
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<p>To be fair, Rapoport has also been involved in multiple scandals like this, as he’s quite <strong>outspoken and disrespectul</strong>. Also, it seems like he deleted some of his messages before posting those screenshots.</p>
<p>Then again, this is exactly the reason <strong>why some people still don’t – and will never – respect Kevin Durant.</strong> I mean, just be the bigger man and take the high road, why do you always feel the need to clap back at everybody, even strangers or teenagers on social media?</p>
<p>You’re one of the greatest players ever, have a Hall-of-Famer résumé, multiple rings, and countless millions on your bank account. Do you still need everybody’s validation? That’s only <strong>staining an otherwise flawless legacy.</strong></p>

Kevin Durant sends Hollywood star homophobic and misogynistic DMs

Kevin Durant sends Hollywood star homophobic and misogynistic DMs - Bolavip US

<p>The<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>Los Angeles Lakers </strong></a>entered this season as the team to beat in the Western Conference. However, the reigning<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> champions</strong> knew that they’d have to deal with the <strong>Brooklyn Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving</strong> back at full strength.</p>
<p>A couple of weeks into the season, the Nets became even scarier by trading for <strong>James Harden</strong> and putting together one of the most impressive offensive juggernauts in basketball history. But that wasn’t enough.</p>
<p>The Nets continued to make moves and recently completed the signings of two former All-Stars in<strong> Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge,</strong> prompting a huge debate online regarding the credibility of this superteam.</p>
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<h2>Bronny James Mocks The Brooklyn Nets</h2>
<p>And, clearly, the James household is unfazed by the Brooklyn Nets’ efforts to dethrone<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> LeBron James</a> and the Los Angeles Lakers, as<strong> Bronny James </strong>recently shared a meme mocking the Nets with the caption<em><strong> “All this to stop a 36-year-old man in year 18”.</strong></em></p>
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<p>Obviously, there are many teams to beat en route to an NBA championship and the Nets would still have to get through the Eastern Conference. Then again, it’s not a secret t<strong>hat LeBron James continues to be the guy to beat</strong> in the league until further notice.</p>
<p>At least, the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just sit around waiting and proceeded to sign <strong>Andre Drummond </strong>after he was bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers, finally solving their issues at the center position.</p>
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<p>Perhaps the Lakers and Nets won’t even make the Finals, which would be a huge bust considering the moves they’ve made. What’s clear is that those stacked superteams aren’t going to go away any time soon, regardless of how fans feel about superstars teaming up to win a ring and how it may affect the players’ legacies<strong> once it’s all said and done.</strong></p>

Bronny James defends LeBron and takes a huge shot at the Nets after adding LaMarcus Aldridge

Bronny James defends LeBron and takes a huge shot at the Nets after adding LaMarcus Aldridge - Bolavip US

<p>Back in 2015,<strong> LaMarcus Aldridge </strong>was considered one of the best power forwards around the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>.</strong> He had outgrown the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/portland-trail-blazers-t102081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a></strong>and was ready to join a championship contender so he signed with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/san-antonio-spurs-t100707" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>San Antonio Spurs.</strong></a></p>
<p>At first glance, it seemed like Aldridge was tailor-made for <strong>Gregg Popovich’s</strong> system. He could play at the 4 or the 5, he had some rangeand better handles and playmaking skills than most big men.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, Aldridge and Popovich never actually got on the same page and it seemed like he regressed year after year. Now, finally, they reached a<strong> buyout agreement</strong> and he’s free to sign with whoever he wants.</p>
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<p>Needless to say, LaMarcus isn’t the same player he was six years ago. He’s 35 now and is coming off averaging roughly<strong> 13 points and 4 rebounds per game.</strong> Then again, several teams could use his experience and skill set. Here, we’ll let you know about the 3 teams with the biggest chance of signing him.</p>
<h2>The 3 Most Likely Teams To Sign LaMarcus Aldridge</h2>
<h2>3. Brooklyn Nets</h2>
<p>Well, the <strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong> have been tied to every single player out there so we can’t rule out LaMarcus Aldridge. They have all the shooting and firepower they need but are still lacking size, so it’s an obvious choice.</p>
<p>Aldridge would have a clear path to an NBA championship or at the very least a trip to the NBA Finals. Also, he wouldn’t be needed to do much <strong>heavy-lifting </strong>which is great at this point in his career.</p>
<h2>2. Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
<p>The <strong>Los Angeles Lakers </strong>are expected to pursue LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Drummond as they’ve struggled with Marc Gasol at center. Obviously, playing for a historical franchise and the reigning champions will always be enticing.</p>
<p>Aldridge could help keep the Lakers afloat while <strong>Anthony Davis and LeBron James </strong>come back. They would have one of the most versatile and dynamic frontcourts in the league when they’re all at full strength.</p>
<h2>1. Miami Heat</h2>
<p>And last but not least, the <strong>Miami Heat</strong> are reportedly leading the race for Aldridge’s services. They’ve already put together a championship core and the addition of Victor Oladipo only makes them scarier.</p>
<p>Aldridge would play side by side with Bam Adebayo, which could be a bit of a spacing issue for Erik Spoelstra. However, it would be perfect for their physical and tough style. Also, it’s hard to say no to <strong>Pat Riley.</strong></p>

The most likely candidates to sign LaMarcus Aldridge

The most likely candidates to sign LaMarcus Aldridge - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Kyrie Irving </strong>is one of the most talented players to ever make it to the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a></strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">.</a> His skills and offensive repertoire are <strong>almost unmatched </strong>and there’s no denying that he could be the league’s leading scorer every season.</p>
<p>Then again, he’s been pointed out more often than not because of his off-court antics, statements, and the way he’s often trying to<strong> pick up a fight </strong>with the media and some of his teammates.</p>
<p>Kyrie tends to light up a fire and then backpedal when his comments get out of hand. He claims he was misunderstood and plays the victim. That’s been his M.O since his days with the<strong> Cleveland Cavaliers.</strong></p>
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<h2>Kyrie Irving Calls His Haters Out Again After Win Over Boston</h2>
<p>And one of his biggest scandals came when<strong> he threw the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Boston Celtics</a>‘ young core under the bus</strong> a couple of years ago. Once again, that fueled the narrative of him being a ‘toxic presence in the locker room’.</p>
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<p>So, after the Boston Celtics and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong> </a>matched up last night, Irving was spotted embracing some of his former teammates, leaving the door wide open for<strong> yet another one of his tantrums:</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kyrie on hugging his former Celtics teammates: “Big surprise, huh? To a lot of people… All that s*** talking about me and all the relationships I have with every teammate of mine.” <a href="https://t.co/7SdIeZmBFL">pic.twitter.com/7SdIeZmBFL</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>“Big surprise huh? To a lot of people. All that sh*t-talking about me and all the relationships I have with every teammate of mine. Now, we get to see it every game that I got some great people out here,” </strong></em>Irving said after the game.</p>
<p>It’s clear that there’s no bad blood between Kyrie and his former teammates. It’s also clear that Kyrie – who bailed on the Celtics – has some extra motivation every time he faces his former team, as he averages<strong> 38.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game on 64% shooting.</strong></p>
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<p>At the end of the day, Kyrie’s on record saying the things he said, it’s not like people made them up. Then again, it’s great to see him ball out with the Nets and fulfill his potential as one of the <strong>most unstoppable scorers in the league.</strong></p>

Kyrie Irving takes another huge shot at his haters after beating the Celtics

Kyrie Irving takes another huge shot at his haters after beating the Celtics - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Blake Griffin</strong> is the newbig name that landed to the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Brooklyn Nets</strong></a>, who keep on strengthening their roster. With the addition of <strong>the six-time <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> All-Star</strong>, the franchise from New York l<strong>ooks as an even better team capable of challenging for the trophy</strong>. After bringing in <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/james-harden-t120183" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Harden</a>at the beginning of 2021, the Nets have moved fast again and <strong>signed one more important player to feature alongside the #13, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kyrie-irving-t159843" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a></strong>.</p>
<p>The power forward has struggled with injuries that denied him to continue performing at his best,but <strong>still has a lot to offer to a title contender roster</strong>. In the past days, Griffin has agreed with<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/detroit%C2%A0pistons-t100376" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Pistons</a>to a contract buyout that allowed him to become an unrestricted free agent.</p>
<p>Everything happened very fast in just a couple of days since that news came out, and the player cleared his waivers once he got out from Detroit. <strong>Many top NBA teams were interested in acquiring the 31-year-old, but Brooklyn won therace</strong>.</p>
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<h2>Blake Griffin’s contract with the Brooklyn Nets</h2>
<p>The NBA star has agreed for a contract forthe rest of the tournament after leaving Detroit. <strong>Blake Griffin’s Brooklyn Nets contract will earn him $1.2 million until the end of the season</strong>, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.</p>
<p><strong>Such a signing became just one of many for the Nets, who now have four top figures</strong> in their roster. It is believed that Griffin was brought in to Brooklyn to be a small-ball center alternative from the bench. The forward can be helpful with his3-point shots and by providing plays for the rest of the team too.</p>
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<p><strong>Nets odds’ to become the new NBA champions have increased heavily</strong> ever since Harden was signed, of course, but with the addition of the six-time All-Star Griffin this chances became even bigger. <strong>FanDuel has given odds of +300 to a Brooklyn Nets championship</strong>, not too far away from <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, whose triumph at the end of the season would result in a +280 payout.<span></span></p>
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Blake Griffin's contract for the remainder of the season with the Brooklyn Nets

Blake Griffin's contract for the remainder of the season with the Brooklyn Nets - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Playing defense </strong>seems like a lost art nowadays in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>. With players constantly pulling up from beyond the three-point line, the rules changing in their favor, and referees calling every time a player draws contact, there’s not much interest in playing defense.</p>
<p>Then again, some players earn their paychecks out of getting spots. More than that<strong>, they take pride in their defense </strong>and become the ultimate nightmare even for the most dominant and explosive scorers in the league.</p>
<p>True basketball fans will argue that <strong>getting a clutch steal or blocking a shot </strong>should be as exciting – if not more – as a game-winning three-pointer or even an explosive dunk, even if it goes against today’s basketball.</p>
<p>From the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>,<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Celtics</a>, <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/golden-state-warriors-t101550" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warriors</a>, to the Bulls, Spurs, or Wizards. </strong>Here, we’ve listed the best defender on every single roster.including those players who – sadly -haven’t played due to injury.</p>
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<h2>The Best Defender Per Every NBA Team In 2021</h2>
<p><strong>+ Atlanta Hawks:</strong> Clint Capela</p>
<p><strong>+ Boston Celtics: </strong>Marcus Smart</p>
<p><strong>+ Brooklyn Nets: </strong>Bruce Brown</p>
<p><strong>+ Charlotte Hornets: </strong>Gordon Hayward</p>
<p><strong>+ Chicago Bulls:</strong> Wendell Carter Jr.</p>
<p><strong>+ Cleveland Cavaliers: </strong>Isaac Okoro</p>
<p><strong>+ Dallas Mavericks:</strong> Josh Richardson</p>
<p><strong>+ Denver Nuggets:</strong> Jamal Murray</p>
<p><strong>+ Detroit Pistons:</strong> Jerami Grant</p>
<p><strong>+ Golden State Warriors:</strong> Draymond Green</p>
<p><strong>+ Houston Rockets: </strong>PJ Tucker</p>
<p><strong>+ Indiana Pacers:</strong> Myles Turner</p>
<p><strong>+ Los Angeles Clippers: </strong>Kawhi Leonard</p>
<p><strong>+ Los Angeles Lakers:</strong> Anthony Davis</p>
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<p><strong>+ Memphis Grizzlies:</strong> Brandon Clarke</p>
<p><strong>+ Miami Heat: </strong>Jimmy Butler</p>
<p><strong>+ Milwaukee Bucks:</strong> Giannis Antetokounmpo</p>
<p><strong>+ Minnesota Timberwolves:</strong> Josh Okogie</p>
<p><strong>+ New Orleans Pelicans: </strong>Lonzo Ball</p>
<p><strong>+ New York Knicks: </strong>Mitchell Robinson</p>
<p><strong>+ Oklahoma City Thunder:</strong> Luguentz Dort</p>
<p><strong>+ Orlando Magic: </strong>Jonathan Isaac</p>
<p><strong>+ Philadelphia 76ers:</strong> Joel Embiid</p>
<p><strong>+ Phoenix Suns: </strong>Mikal Bridges</p>
<p><strong>+ Portland Trail Blazers:</strong> Robert Covington</p>
<p><strong>+ Sacramento Kings: </strong>Harrison Barnes</p>
<p><strong>+ San Antonio Spurs: </strong>Dejounte Murray</p>
<p><strong>+ Toronto Raptors: </strong>Fred VanVleet</p>
<p><strong>+ Utah Jazz: </strong>Rudy Gobert</p>
<p><strong>+ Washington Wizards:</strong> Jerome Robinson</p>
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The best defender per every NBA team

The best defender per every NBA team - Bolavip US

<p>A couple of weeks before the start of the<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong> </a>season, everybody was talking about <strong>James Harden,</strong> as he had reportedly told the <strong>Houston Rockets </strong>that he wanted to be traded away from the team after another failed playoff run.</p>
<p>The <strong>former MVP</strong> showed up late to the team’s training camp. He was out of shape and clearly didn’t have any kind of intention or motivation to play at the highest level until the team granted him his wish.</p>
<p>Needless to say, plenty of teams started inquiring about his availability and tried to put together an offer to land him. And, even though he eventually<strong> landed in Brooklyn with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nets</a>,</strong> it seems like he was pretty close to joining the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/miami-heat-t100209" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Miami Heat.</strong></a><span></span></p>
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<h2>Houston Rockets Wanted Too Much For James Harden, Miami Heat Didn’t Cave In</h2>
<p>According to<strong> Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report,</strong> the Miami Heat were quite aggressive in their pursuit of Harden. However, Houston’s asking price was just too steep and<strong> Pat Riley</strong> didn’t want to play ball.</p>
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<p>As per the report, the Houston Rockets wanted every player from the Miami Heat’s young core: <strong>Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro, Precious Achiuwa, Kendrick Nunn,</strong> two first-round picks and four pick swaps in return for their superstar shooting guard.</p>
<p>At the end of the day, the Heat held on to their young stars and the Brooklyn Nets gave away multiple picks and young players to pair Harden with<strong> Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant,</strong> but you can’t help to wonder what could’ve been had he landed in South Beach instead.</p>
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<p>Pairing James Harden with <strong>Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler </strong>would’ve instantly turned the Heat into championship contenders, especially considering they were just coming off a trip to the NBA Finals in the bubble. Now, Iguess we’ll never know.</p>

The reason why James Harden wasn't traded to the Miami Heat

The reason why James Harden wasn't traded to the Miami Heat - Bolavip US

<p>It’s not unusual to see<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>players</strong> switching teams nowadays. That trend of teaming up with multiple superstars and create a video game-like squad has been on for a decade now, and it’s not likely to change any time soon.</p>
<p>The last star to change teams to join other top-notch players was<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/james-harden-t120183" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>James Harden</strong></a>. He grew sick and tired of losing in the playoffs with the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/houston-rockets-t102082" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Houston Rockets</strong></a> so he decided to team up with<strong> Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets.</a></strong></p>
<p>That’s why multiple people expected fans to give him a not-so-warm welcome when he made his way back to the <strong>Toyota Center</strong> in his first game back to town after that infamous blockbuster trade.</p>
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<h2>Rocket Fans Boo Harden, SayHarden Quitted On The Team</h2>
<p>The fans, as usual, didn’t disappoint the slightest. As soon as Harden showed up, the<strong> 4,000-ish fans in attendance </strong>started booing him to let him know that they won’t forget the way he forced his way out of the team.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some boos for James Harden by the 4,000ish fans in Houston.</p>
<p> (via <a href="https://twitter.com/JMartinezBKN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JMartinezBKN</a>)<a href="https://t.co/z7be6vaCT8">pic.twitter.com/z7be6vaCT8</a></p>
<p> — Dime (@DimeUPROXX)    <a href="https://twitter.com/DimeUPROXX/status/1367277570467786753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Another fan took it up a notch and yelled <em><strong>‘You suck! You quit here!’</strong></em>, reportedly catching Harden’s attention. The superstar, however, didn’t respond and just took it to the chin without further comments.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Rockets fan yelled “You suck! You quit here” to James Harden in his return to Houston tonight.</p>
<p> Thoughts? ��<a href="https://twitter.com/KellyIkoNBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KellyIkoNBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/UydZAekqgy">pic.twitter.com/UydZAekqgy</a></p>
<p> — NBA Buzz (@OfficialNBABuzz)    <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialNBABuzz/status/1367297951744294926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>It was business as usual for Harden in Houston, tho, as he was the best player on the court with <strong>29 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, and 4 three-pointers </strong>en route to a 132-114 win.</p>
<p>There’s nothing wrong with wanting what’s best for your career or even wanting to play elsewhere but the way Harden treated his teammates and the organization <strong>really left a lot to be desired.</strong></p>

Rockets fan blasts James Harden in his comeback to Houston

Rockets fan blasts James Harden in his comeback to Houston - Bolavip US

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