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Photo: JJ Redick (Instagram) LeBron James missed Thursday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. When asked why LeBron was out, Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave a funny answer that had fans laughing. The Lakers won the game 128-122, thanks to Anthony Davis and Dalton Knecht, who both scored 35 points. But everyone noticed that LeBron didn’t play at all. When asked about it, Redick joked, saying, "DNP – Old... Taking it out of Pop’s book." He was referencing Gregg Popovich , the San Antonio Spurs coach, who once listed Tim Duncan as “DNP – Old” to rest him back in 2012. LeBron, who will turn 40 soon, is being rested to keep him fresh for the season, just like how Popovich managed Duncan when he was getting older. Photo: JJ Redick (Instagram) Redick has been careful with LeBron’s playing time during the preseason, limiting his minutes in several games to make sure he stays healthy for the regular season. The Lakers will play their last preseason game...

Photo: Instagram/Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama , the rising star of San Antonio, has secured a remarkable feat in the NBA, making him stand out from the crowd. Wembanyama's recent achievement sets a new milestone in NBA history, as he becomes the first rookie player ever to land a spot on the league's All-Defensive first team. The announcement came on Tuesday, with Wembanyama receiving nods on an impressive 98 out of 99 ballots cast. Leading the defensive charge alongside Wembanyama is Rudy Gobert from Minnesota, who secured his position as the Defensive Player of the Year and was the only unanimous selection for the first team. Joining them are Bam Adebayo from Miami, Herb Jones from New Orleans, and Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers. Photo: Instagram/Victor Wembanyama Reflecting on Wembanyama's exceptional performance, Adebayo remarked, "Coming into this league, obviously he had high expectations because he's 7-3 and shooting step-back 3s. I thin...

Photo: Instagram/Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama , the top draft prospect, exudes confidence as he faces the high expectations accompanying his talent. During his first NBA news conference, the composed French teenager expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming draft. Wembanyama, who stands at an imposing 7-foot-4, has cast an enormous shadow over the draft process, making the selection of the San Antonio Spurs as the number one pick seem inevitable. His unparalleled combination of size and skill eliminates any debate regarding the Spurs' choice. Photo: Instagram/Victor Wembanyama and NBA commissioner Adam Silver Wembanyama's desire to be the first pick has been a lifelong dream, and he acknowledges that the anticipation has caused him some sleepless nights. However, the media frenzy and immense external expectations do not faze him. He remains unfazed, citing his own high expectations as the reason he can disregard the outside noise. Wembanyama's arrival in New York ha...