Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have just arrived in Los Angeles after a vacation in the Bahamas. The two celebrities were spotted at the airport, sparking speculation about their relationship status. Swift, known for her hit songs and Kelce, a professional football player, have been rumored to be dating. Their arrival in Los Angeles has only fueled the rumors further. Fans are eagerly watching to see if the two will make any public appearances together or confirm their relationship. Stay tuned for updates on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as they navigate their way through the spotlight of Hollywood.

LeBron James explains why double teaming Steph Curry is ‘the worst thing’ defenses can do

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Thursday, April 4th.

 

LeBron James explains the difficulty of trapping Steph Curry on high ball screens: “The worst thing you can do”

LeBron James on why you can’t put two on the ball to stop Steph:“You have to put two on the ball against Dray and Steph which is the worst thing to do…. And it’s a lob every single time”Also talks about Draymond’s brilliance in the 4 on 3 gameVia @mindthegamepod pic.twitter.com/hgzCAzWRx7

— LoonMuse (@KevonLooneyMuse) April 3, 2024

How modern offenses blend old-school tactics with new-age skills | The Score

“For us, it’s always made a lot of sense to run Steph (Curry) and Klay (Thompson) off of screens, because of what that can do to the defense,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr, whose team routinely ranks at or near the bottom of the league in pick-and-roll frequency and near the top in off-ball actions.

“I always hear that we’re pick-and-roll averse, but we’re really not. It’s just kind of the way Steph is. He’s not James Harden or Luka (Doncic) where he’s gonna get the shot or the assist or turnover every possession. He’s much more likely to (pass early) and then run off-ball. That’s been one of the things that has made us a little different and unique. And I’ve had a lot of coaches over the years tell me that it’s hard to prepare for, because they don’t see it a lot.”

Draymond Green breaks down his clutch block vs. the Mavs

.@Money23Green walks us through his mindset behind the clutch block on Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/ZmYaYHRLSy

— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) April 3, 2024

Kawakami: Chris Paul can balance the Warriors, who really need it now | The Athletic

“He’s getting more comfortable,” Draymond said. “I think that’s the biggest thing. You know, you come into a situation like this, it’s hard. Chris, we’ve played against C for years. You come into a situation, you’ve got Steph, you’ve got Klay. You know what those guys have done. And C is a pro’s pro, so he’s not gonna come up trying to impose his will or stepping on nobody’s toes. He’s gonna come in and feel the situation out.

“If I’m honest, I think he’s felt it out too much. Our thing all season long has been, ‘Be aggressive and use your voice.’ So many times he’ll preface it with, like, ‘I know you guys …’ Like, naw. We need your knowledge. We need what you bring to the table. We’ve had to face that all these years. To have him on the team with us now, we want that same guy. We don’t want you to come here and take a back seat. We don’t want you to come here and always defer to us. Like, naw, you’re Chris Paul, we know exactly who you are.

“That was the reason for the move. It wasn’t to get a guy who’s going to come in and fall in line with everybody else. It was to get Chris Paul. And I think he’s gotten more and more comfortable with his voice, with his game, finding his spots, understanding the playbook and all of those things. … He’s starting to come alive in a major way for us, and we need him.”

Draymond Green looking forward to playing the Rockets on Thursday

“Tomorrow will be an opportunity to end their season, their playoff hopes”- Draymond Green on the Houston Rockets( @TheVolumeSports / h/t @AhnFireDigital )pic.twitter.com/1lb0bsBQC9

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 3, 2024NBA News:

Celtics clinch NBA’s best record with runaway win against OKC | ESPN

Kristaps Porzingis had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks, helping the Celtics power past the Thunder 135-100 on Wednesday night to secure the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Boston, which won its 11th consecutive home game, improved to 60-16 on the season to notch its 14th 60-win season in franchise history. The only other franchise with at least 10 such seasons is the Lakers, who have 11, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

“We deserve it. I think it’s possibly going to matter if we follow through with the vision we have for ourselves,” Porzingis said.

Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected to the Hall of Fame, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania

Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups have been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame @HoopHall Class of 2024, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Official announcement on Saturday at the Final Four. pic.twitter.com/zIX6pQgsHx

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 3, 2024

Iowa-LSU Women’s College Basketball game draws 12.3 million viewers, most for any basketball game on ESPN in over five years

It is ESPN’s (E1) highest audience for any basketball game since the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, and 2nd best for the network in over a decade (since 2012 ECF).It is also ESPN Net’s best audience for a college basketball game (Men’s or Women’s) ever.12.3M… https://t.co/X0j0gcQqVh

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 2, 2024In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:

Player grades: Warriors vs. Mavs

Andrew Wiggins

33 minutes, 23 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, 8-for-16 shooting, 3-for-5 threes, 4-for-4 free throws, 64.8% TS, +3

I’ve said it many times this season — sometimes as a compliment, sometimes as a criticism — good things happen when Wiggins plays with aggression and urgency. Sometimes the stats aren’t great and sometimes they are; but when he plays with aggression and urgency, the Warriors almost always look like a significantly different team.

In this particular game, the stats were great, for the most part. Just high-quality stuff all around for Wiggins. If he maintains this approach, the Warriors can have realistic visions of making some runs.

Witness history as Luka Doncic makes NBA history by achieving six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles while leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 142-124 victory over the Detroit Pistons. This remarkable feat is exclusive to UK viewers.

 

Pаtɾιcƙ MаҺσmеs а𝚗Ԁ Һιs bеttеɾ Һаlf, Bɾιttа𝚗y, wеɾе sее𝚗 аll ԀɾеssеԀ uρ fσɾ а fɾιе𝚗Ԁ’s wеԀԀι𝚗ɡ ι𝚗 а𝚗 I𝚗stаɡɾаm ρσst σ𝚗 SаtuɾԀаy.

Bɾιttа𝚗y sҺσwеԀ σff ιmаɡеs σf tҺе twσ аll ɡlаmmеԀ uρ wιtҺ cеɾеmσ𝚗y а𝚗Ԁ ρσst cеɾеmσ𝚗y lσσƙs.

 

 

Mɾs. MаҺσmеs wσɾе а ɾеԀ sаtι𝚗 Ԁɾеss wιtҺ ɡσlԀ stιlеttσ Һееls а𝚗Ԁ jеwеlɾy tσ mаtcҺ Һеɾ е𝚗sеmblе.

Mеа𝚗wҺιlе, tҺе CҺιеfs QB wе𝚗t аll-blаcƙ wιtҺ Һιs suιt а𝚗Ԁ bσw-tιе – аlσ𝚗ɡsιԀе sσmе blаcƙ Ԁɾеss sҺσеs а𝚗Ԁ оаƙlеy su𝚗ɡlаssеs.

TҺеy tҺе𝚗 аρρеаɾеԀ ι𝚗 а ριc аlσ𝚗ɡsιԀе wҺаt аρρеаɾеԀ tσ bе tҺе wеԀԀι𝚗ɡ ρаɾty bеfσɾе cҺа𝚗ɡι𝚗ɡ fσɾ tҺе еᴠе𝚗ι𝚗ɡ’s еᴠе𝚗ts.

 

Pаtɾιcƙ а𝚗Ԁ Bɾιttа𝚗y MаҺσmеs sҺσwеԀ σff tҺеιɾ σutfιts tҺеy wσɾе tσ tҺе wеԀԀι𝚗ɡ σf а fɾιе𝚗Ԁ

 

 

TҺе cσuρlе s𝚗аρρеԀ ριcs wιtҺ wҺаt аρρеаɾеԀ tσ bе tҺе wеԀԀι𝚗ɡ ρаɾty ι𝚗 tҺеιɾ cеɾеmσ𝚗y аttιɾе

TҺеy аlsσ tσσƙ sσmе ριcs fσɾ tҺе ρσst-cеɾеmσ𝚗y аffаιɾ, wҺеɾе tҺеy wσɾе mσɾе cаsuаl lσσƙs

 

Fσɾ tҺе ρσst-cеɾеmσ𝚗y аffаιɾ, tҺе twσ MаҺσmеs’ wе𝚗t wιtҺ а mσɾе cаsuаl lσσƙ.

Pаtɾιcƙ wаs sее𝚗 ι𝚗 а blаcƙ ρσlσ sҺιɾt а𝚗Ԁ ɡɾеy jеа𝚗s – wҺιlе Bɾιttа𝚗y wе𝚗t wιtҺ а bɾιɡҺt yеllσw Ԁɾеss.

‘Wаs tҺе bеst tιmе cеlеbɾаtι𝚗ɡ tҺе McDа𝚗ιеl’s, ‘ Bɾιttа𝚗y cаρtισ𝚗еԀ tҺе ρσst.

Pаtɾιcƙ Һаs bее𝚗 sρе𝚗Ԁι𝚗ɡ tιmе ɾеcσᴠеɾι𝚗ɡ fɾσm а lσ𝚗ɡ NFL sеаsσ𝚗 – σ𝚗е tҺаt е𝚗ԀеԀ wιtҺ tҺе quаɾtеɾbаcƙ ɡuιԀι𝚗ɡ tҺе Kа𝚗sаs Cιty CҺιеfs tσ а Suρеɾ Bσwl cɾσw𝚗.

Luka Doncic’s exceptional individual performances this season have positioned him as a strong contender for the MVP title. However, while many are impressed by his accomplishments, Gilbert Arenas has expressed his disagreement, citing the importance of team success in determining the MVP. He highlighted how past NBA greats like Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain faced similar challenges when their teams did not perform well. Arenas emphasized the significance of team achievements alongside individual stats when assessing MVP candidates. With the MVP race heating up, Doncic faces an uphill battle to secure the coveted award.

 

The name LeBron James is synonymous with the NBA, and has been since he entered the league 21 years ago. Now 39 years old, speculation has been rife over how much longer “King James” will continue to play.

NBA insider Shams Charania appeared today on the Pat McAfee show to report that James is expected to play for “one or two more years”.

NBA Insider Reveals LeBron James’ Retirement Plan

“One or two more years is the expectation for LeBron James..

Clearly he still loves the game and he still wants to win another ring” ~ @ShamsCharania#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/rvwOwP1MPJ

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 2, 2024

LeBron James’ Retirement

Following the Lakers most recent 116-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, James was asked how much longer he aims to play in the NBA.

LeBron James on how long he expects to continue playing in the NBA: “Not very long. … I’m not gonna play another 21 years, that’s for damn sure. But not very long. I don’t know when that door will close as far as when I’ll retire. But I don’t have much time left.” pic.twitter.com/OtJzM6cheI

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 1, 2024

James’ solemn response is by no means a reflection of his current ability. Just minutes prior, James had wrapped up the finishing touches on a masterful 40-point performance.

The Lakers superstar shot 13-17 from the field, including an astounding 9-10 from three-point range. He also chipped in with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

 

LeBron James in 2023-24

The NBA world continues to marvel at James’ longevity.

Now in his 21st season, James continues to find ways to adapt his game to his age. Although his current athletic abilities no longer match those of his youth, James’ speed and strength still make him a nightmare to defend in the open court.

Three-point shooting was an issue in 2022-23 for the future Hall of Famer, shooting only 32.1%. That was his worst season from beyond the arc since 2007-08.

It’s safe to say that the four-time NBA champion has regained his shooting touch in 2023-24. James is up to 41.6% shooting from deep, averaging 5.3 attempts per game. Having only missed 10 games this season, James is averaging 25.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game.

Los Angeles Lakers in 2023-24

The Lakers have endured a topsy-turvy season. Expectations were higher than ever following their capture of the NBA’s maiden In-Season Tournament back in December, yet Los Angeles fell out of the playoff spots thanks to a woeful couple of months in December and January. They have since steadied the ship, with a record of 18-8 since February.

Now 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 42-33, LA will be hoping to achieve an unlikely climb out of the play-in with only seven games to go in the regular season.

The last playoff spot is currently occupied by the sixth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans has a three-game lead over the Lakers. LA does however hold a 2-1 season series lead over New Orleans.

The two teams will meet at the Smoothie King Center on the last day of the regular season in what could be a pivotal finale for both teams

Luka Doncic recorded his 10th triple-double this season as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the LA Lakers 119-115. The 23-year-old Slovenian tallied 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists in 53 minutes. Although Dallas had a 19-point lead in the opening quarter, they needed double overtime to seal the victory. This win follows two consecutive losses, placing them fourth in the Western Conference, while LeBron James’ Lakers are 13th. Doncic commented, “It was a very physical game. Two overtimes, a lot of minutes, you had to stay focused. Energy was a bit low after two overtimes, but we managed to push through.

” Doncic tied the game at 101-101 in regulation time and forced a second extra period with a clutch 3-pointer. Christian Wood contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds, and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points. In other games that night, the Boston Celtics secured a 109-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference with their fifth straight win. The Nets were missing Kevin Durant due to a sprained right knee ligament, an injury suffered in their previous game against the Miami Heat. Celtics’ Marcus Smart, who had 16 points and six rebounds, stated, “We get out and run, it’s hard for people to stop it.” Gabe Vincent scored a career-high 28 points as the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108-102, who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite Damian Lillard’s 50-point performance, the Portland Trail Blazers fell short against the Cleveland Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points.

The mom of two brought her kids along on a short getaway she shared in footage posted Saturday, April 6

Brittany Mahomes is going on a day trip with her kids!

On Saturday, April 6, the mom of two, 28, posted sweet footage on her Instagram Stories of her on a “big day trip” with her 3-year-old daughter Sterling Skye, as her son Patrick “Bronze” Lavon III, 16 months, tagged along for the outing.

 

In the first video shared, which she captioned, “Mama & Sterling day,” Brittany filmed Sterling as she sat on a private plane and tucked into a croissant as they made their way to their destination.

“Cheese! Big day trip with my girl,” Brittany, who is the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, said behind the camera.

Brittany posted footage of her flying out on a day trip with her kids on Saturday.

BRITTANY MAHOMES/INSTAGRAM

Their trip destination was revealed in a following photo as Sterling stood outdoors at a place tagged Whitehouse City Park in Whitehouse, TX. The family came, Brittany explained, to celebrate Sterling and Bronze’s cousin’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day there.

“Went to mama’s old stomping grounds today to celebrate her cousin🥺🤍,” she wrote in the caption.

Sterling sported a cute and colorful outfit for the trip as she was snapped wearing a purple and white shell-printed tee and matching purple shorts, topped off with a pair of glittery bright blue heart-shaped sunglasses.

The mom of two traveled to Texas to celebrate a young relative’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day.

BRITTANY MAHOMES/INSTAGRAM

The 3-year-old was next seen joined by her cousin Lexi and a couple of other young girls in a collage of photos posted as the group gathered around her cousin’s 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day cake and hung out together.

“Happy Birthday sweet Lexi Girl🤍,” Brittany wrote in the caption, referring to her kids’ cousin.

Bronze made an appearance next alongside his mom and sister in a second video as the trio snacked on snow cones while sitting on a bench outside.

Brittany then treated son Bronze and daughter Sterling to some snow cones.

BRITTANY MAHOMES/INSTAGRAM

After feeding Bronze a spoonful, Brittany said, “snow cone approved.” She then panned the camera over to Sterling and laughed as she filmed her daughter taking a bite of hers while sitting beside the pair.

Sterling was snapped in a final shot from the day trip standing outdoors again as she adjusted her heart-shaped sunglasses.

“The most perfect girl in the whole wide world 🥺🤍,” proud mom Brittany added in the caption.

Brittany and Patrick welcomed their daughter Sterling, on Feb. 20, 2021, and son, Bronze on Nov. 28, 2022. The 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood sweethearts tied the knot in March 2022.

Luka Doncic, the young basketball sensation, showcased his exceptional skills with a jaw-dropping pass to Kyrie Irving. Despite Irving being on the sidelines, he didn’t miss a beat and swiftly lobbed the ball to Derrick Jones Jr, creating a moment of pure magic on the court.

The teamwork and synergy between these three players were palpable, creating an electrifying atmosphere for the fans. The crowd erupted in cheers as they witnessed the seamless coordination between Doncic, Irving, and Jones Jr, marveling at the unique display of talent and creativity.

“You ready for this, Kyrie?” Doncic asked with a grin, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. Irving nodded, his focus unwavering as he caught the ball and instinctively passed it to Jones Jr with a flick of his wrist. The precision and quick thinking displayed by these athletes left everyone in awe, proving that basketball is not only a sport but also an art form.

The spectators were on their feet, cheering and clapping as the play unfolded before their eyes. This moment will be etched in their memories forever, a testament to the incredible abilities of these athletes and the sheer excitement that basketball can bring.

In the end, it was not just a pass or a lob, but a symphony of talent and teamwork that dazzled the audiences and solidified the reputation of Doncic, Irving, and Jones Jr as some of the best in the game.

NBA Insider Reveals LeBron James’ Retirement Plan

 

The name LeBron James is synonymous with the NBA, and has been since he entered the league 21 years ago. Now 39 years old, speculation has been rife over how much longer “King James” will continue to play.

NBA insider Shams Charania appeared today on the Pat McAfee show to report that James is expected to play for “one or two more years”.

NBA Insider Reveals LeBron James’ Retirement Plan

“One or two more years is the expectation for LeBron James..

Clearly he still loves the game and he still wants to win another ring” ~ @ShamsCharania#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/rvwOwP1MPJ

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 2, 2024

LeBron James’ Retirement

Following the Lakers most recent 116-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, James was asked how much longer he aims to play in the NBA.

LeBron James on how long he expects to continue playing in the NBA: “Not very long. … I’m not gonna play another 21 years, that’s for damn sure. But not very long. I don’t know when that door will close as far as when I’ll retire. But I don’t have much time left.” pic.twitter.com/OtJzM6cheI

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 1, 2024

James’ solemn response is by no means a reflection of his current ability. Just minutes prior, James had wrapped up the finishing touches on a masterful 40-point performance.

The Lakers superstar shot 13-17 from the field, including an astounding 9-10 from three-point range. He also chipped in with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

 

LeBron James in 2023-24

The NBA world continues to marvel at James’ longevity.

Now in his 21st season, James continues to find ways to adapt his game to his age. Although his current athletic abilities no longer match those of his youth, James’ speed and strength still make him a nightmare to defend in the open court.

Three-point shooting was an issue in 2022-23 for the future Hall of Famer, shooting only 32.1%. That was his worst season from beyond the arc since 2007-08.

It’s safe to say that the four-time NBA champion has regained his shooting touch in 2023-24. James is up to 41.6% shooting from deep, averaging 5.3 attempts per game. Having only missed 10 games this season, James is averaging 25.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game.

Los Angeles Lakers in 2023-24

The Lakers have endured a topsy-turvy season. Expectations were higher than ever following their capture of the NBA’s maiden In-Season Tournament back in December, yet Los Angeles fell out of the playoff spots thanks to a woeful couple of months in December and January. They have since steadied the ship, with a record of 18-8 since February.

Now 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 42-33, LA will be hoping to achieve an unlikely climb out of the play-in with only seven games to go in the regular season.

The last playoff spot is currently occupied by the sixth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans has a three-game lead over the Lakers. LA does however hold a 2-1 season series lead over New Orleans.

The two teams will meet at the Smoothie King Center on the last day of the regular season in what could be a pivotal finale for both teams.

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