No pick n roll no nothing just a Rhyne Howard iso.. Peak Karl Smesko and Dream right there

Natalie Nakase on the Valkyries’ mindset heading into Game 3: “we are going to play the best four quarters of defense of our lives tonight.”

Wholly Guacamole has no preservatives in it and it sits in the case for weeks. Here is how. The ingredient list is Hass avocados, distilled vinegar, and under 2% water, jalapeno peppers, salt, dehydrated onion and granulated garlic. The vinegar is there for more than flavor. It pulls the pH down low enough that bacterial spores can't grow, and that matters because pressure doesn't kill spores. Then the sealed package goes into a vessel full of water and the water gets pressurized to a level their own site describes as putting it at the bottom of the ocean. Because the pressure comes from every direction at once, the food is not crushed, just squeezed evenly. At that pressure the proteins inside bacteria and yeast unfold and stop working, so the product gets pasteurized without ever being heated. Heat ruins fresh food. It turns avocado bitter and it cooks the fresh out of juice. Pressure kills the same bacteria and leaves the color and the flavor alone. It's called high pressure processing or HPP. A lot of the refrigerated guacamole in the case gets it, and so does cold pressed juice and a lot of the deli meat that says no preservatives on the front.

Jonathan Kuminga on choosing Minnesota over the Lakers: “Not to come off disrespectful, but I didn’t feel like Los Angeles was the right environment for me. There’s a level of expectation and outside noise surrounding the Lakers that can become distracting, and I wanted a situation where I could stay focused on basketball and my development. I also felt Minnesota offered a better defensive fit and a clearer role for me. Ultimately, it was the better situation.” Per @TheAthletic

LeBron James had an “internal conflict” last season about how much he had to defer to Austin Reaves, per @LawMurrayTheNU (hoopshype.com/story/sports/n…)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived Cam Whitmore, league sources told @hoopshype. Whitmore, the 20th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has averaged 10.5 points on 45% from the field and 35% from 3-point range in 17.3 minutes during three NBA seasons with the Rockets and Wizards.

Clippers guard Jordan Miller underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff sustained during an offseason workout and will be reevaluated in six months, sources tell ESPN.

Statement from the Buss family to ESPN: "We have decided as a family to sell the remaining Buss Family Trust shares to the Bob Iger group as part of the ongoing transaction. We love the Lakers, Laker fans and will continue to support Los Angeles; but it is time to use this opportunity to move on and exit gracefully while we still can."

NBA on MLK Day schedule: Pistons at Cavs - 12 pm ET 76ers at Hawks - 2:30 pm ET Wolves at Knicks - 5 pm ET Rockets at Grizzlies - 7:30 pm All games will be on NBC and Peacock.

Being a Laker means everything to me, and I’m excited to get back on the court and bring a championship to LA. I’ve gotten used to big changes over these last few years, but I know that no matter what, there is no limit to the potential of this iconic franchise. I look forward to meeting Josh and Bob so we can get to work building something special in LA together.