Elsewhere, the annual NBA draft is less than two months away, and all eyes are on Zion Williamson – who many experts have labeled as the most promising teenager to enter the NBA since LeBron James did back in 2003.
A number of upcoming free-agents such as Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Kevin Durant will also be up for grabs over the coming months. So, here are all latest news and rumors you need to know for May 5th.
LeBron James unhappy with Magic Johnson’s sudden Lakers exit
Magic Johnson surprised the NBA world by resigning ahead of the Lakers’ final regular season game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnson played a major role in bringing LeBron James to the team last summer, and James expressed his frustration with Johnson’s exit during a recent appearance on HBO’s The Shop:
During LeBron’s first season in Los Angeles, the Lakers missed on the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.
Houston defeat Golden State to claim Game 3
Following back to back home wins, Golden State headed to Houston last night looking to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. However, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined to miss 26 of their 39 shots, and James Harden’s 41 points proved enough to secure the Rockets a 126-121 OT win.
Both Splash Brothers struggled throughout, and Curry notably missed both an uncontested layup and a dunk in the closing stages. Kevin Durant managed to hit 46 points in 50 minutes, and Draymond Green recorded a triple-double, although the form of Curry and Thompson is a major concern for Steve Kerr as the series heads into Game 4.
Game 4 is Monday night in Houston, and the Rockets will now be confident that a fully fit Harden can lead them past the two-time reigning champions.
Knicks among the title favorites heading into the 19/20 season
Despite finishing the 18/19 season with a 17-65 record, the New York Knicks are hoping to make a major splash during the upcoming offseason. The team has been linked with the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and ESPN is reporting that Vegas bookmakers view the Knicks among the favorites for the 2020 NBA title:
Over the last two years, the Knicks have offloaded high earners such as Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. They Knicks now have nearly $73 million in salary-cap space, the most of any team in the NBA, and they could add two max players this summer.
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