NBA Rumors Roundup: LA Lakers to retain 3 key role players; Zion Williamson’s contract situation with the New Orleans Pelicans and more | 29th April 2022
"Screw the family, your coaches, your friends!" - Charles Barkley appeals to injury-plagued former All-Star to be a better player for himself, Shaquille O'Neal discusses how he needs to improve his nutrition
"BLACK coaches truly are LEADERS OF MEN" - Stephen A. Smith on the work done by 2 of NBA's top coaches in Monty Williams and Willie Green, urges support for future coaches from the black community
ICYMI: Devin Booker shows up in a "F*** Jae Crowder" t-shirt at post-match press conference, as Phoenix Suns close out the New Orleans Pelicans 4-2 to advance in the Playoffs
"CP3 said chill ya fat a** out!" - Kendrick Perkins' emphatic response on being proven wrong by Chris Paul's 33-point masterclass against New Orleans as Suns win series 4-2
"I always say this city raised me, man!" - Chris Paul on the impact of New Orleans on his life, as the 12-time All-Star has a perfect night going 14/14 from the field to win the series 4-2
"Know you are holding title-contention for the Pelicans in your hands" - Stephen A. Smith on injury-plagued former All-Star, also calls Brandon Ingram a star after Pelicans succumb to Phoenix Suns
“He believes this is his greatest chance to win his first ring” - Skip Bayless refuses to bet against Chris Paul, believes he will lead them to second round of the playoffs
"If you throw in Zion for 15 minutes a game off the bench" - Jeff Van Gundy offers an intriguing solution for New Orleans Pelicans to prevail over Phoenix Suns
"Zion Williamson is important to the entire franchise and the future of New Orleans Pelicans" - NBA insider believes Pelicans should unleash secret weapon Zion Williamson on Phoenix Suns
Watch: "That's what dreams are about, man, that's what this country is about" - Jamie Foxx sends an endearing message to Chris Paul's adversary Jose Alvarado
“Chris Paul better pray he don’t see Scott Foster in Game 5” - Kendrick Perkins takes a subtle dig at the ‘Point-God’ after Pelicans' Game 4 win to tie their first-round series against Suns
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