<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 18px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px;    font-size: 16px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: #0000FF;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 16px;    text-decoration: none;}ul {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 16px;}ol {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px;    font-size: 16px;    border-left: 2px solid black;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: #333333;    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 12px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;    background-color: #EFEFEF;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article><header><figure><img src="https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Danny-Duffy-Lakers-Dodgers-Alex-Caruso-LeBron-James.jpg"></figure><h1>Alex Caruso has to remain a LeBron James Lakers teammate, says Dodgers LHP Danny Duffy</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2021-08-01T11:57:13-07:00">August 1st, 11:57am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2021-08-01T11:57:51-07:00">August 1st, 11:57am</time><address><a>Johnny Recks</a></address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>If it’s up to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Danny Duffy, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have to keep Alex Caruso in Tinseltown and in Purple &amp; Gold threads, per <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA">Blake Harris</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Danny Duffy said he's been lobbying for Russell Westbrook to join the Lakers forever </p><p>Said they need to keep Alex Caruso</p><p>— Blake Harris (@BlakeHarrisTBLA) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA/status/1421895239732666375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 1, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Whatever it is Lakers fans see in Caruso, it’s certainly earned their adoration of him. An unassuming guard with explosive athleticism and a decent feel for the game, Caruso has become an asset for the Lakers. In fact, among players with at least 20 minutes per game in the 2020-21 NBA season, Caruso was second — right behind LeBron James — with a 5.5 net rating.</p><p>But Lakers fans like Danny Duffy do not really need those fancy stats to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-alex-caruso-gets-all-the-love-in-the-world-amid-free-agency-rumors/">appreciate</a> Caruso, who has become a cult hero of sorts. It’s probably because average people could identify with him the most. The LeBron James-es and the Anthony Davis-es of the NBA can come across as individuals who are not from this planet, unlike Caruso, who looks like someone you know from a vegan store.</p><p>Caruso is currently an unrestricted free agent, and with the Lakers <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers/roster">acquiring</a> Russell Westbrook, the salary cap situation of the team might not be able to accommodate a new contract for the former Texas A&amp;M Aggies star.</p><p>If Caruso does indeed end up with a different team outside of LA, that would be a bummer for Duffy, as he just got in Hollywood after getting traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Dodgers late last month. The Lakers got Westbrook, though, as mentioned, so at least he got that.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Alex Caruso has to remain a LeBron James Lakers teammate, says Dodgers LHP Danny Duffy

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Lakers’ LeBron James gets talking to from Adam Silver about play-in tournament hate

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RUMOR: Ex-Lakers guard wants to be shooter LeBron James, Russell Westbrook need

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His passion lies in all things NBA and he has a knack for speaking his mind in his articles -- even when at times it gets him into trouble with the fans. Controversial? Maybe. Excellent writer? Definitely.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>A clip of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shoving a fan during an Usher concert is currently making its rounds on social media. Unsurprisingly, The King has been bashed with a ton of criticism for allegedly “assaulting” the fan.</p><p>Before you jump to any conclusions, here’s a look at the incident (h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/AhnFireDigital/status/1421315252096880641">Ahn Fire Digital</a> and Lakers Daily on Twitter):</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">LeBron spotted at an Usher concert pushing a fan. 😂</p><p>(h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersDailyCom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@LakersDailyCom</a>) <a href="https://t.co/erwMLO5FWb" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/erwMLO5FWb</a></p><p>— Ahn Fire Digital (@AhnFireDigital) <a href="https://twitter.com/AhnFireDigital/status/1421315252096880641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>Well, there’s no denying that LeBron shoved the fan and it looks like he had a few unsavory words for him as well. However, “assault” might be too big an accusation for this particular incident:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">That’s literally assault</p><p>— AP (@sticksmontana7) <a href="https://twitter.com/sticksmontana7/status/1421315687868506114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lol that’s still assault. I’m not saying he was wrong for doing it. But it’s still considered assault</p><p>— vitocalabria (@vito_caponeIV) <a href="https://twitter.com/vito_caponeIV/status/1421534897513115650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>A lot of other fans on the mean streets of Twitter were not particularly happy with LeBron’s actions:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I know you’re just protecting yourself but that’s just a kid bro. SMH!!!</p><p>— Gryngls (@garydangeles) <a href="https://twitter.com/garydangeles/status/1421325194015084546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Of course he had to make it about himself at Usher's concert.</p><p>— Jeffrey Alger (@jfalger63) <a href="https://twitter.com/jfalger63/status/1421553974835089410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>The incident drew contradicting views, however, with others saying that LeBron just did what he had to do as the random fan invaded his personal space:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watch people hate on lebron for this even tho he invading on lebrons space</p><p>— 𝙁𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 🔥 (@FlamesNBA21) <a href="https://twitter.com/FlamesNBA21/status/1421315679999995905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Y’all saying assault or sue lebron, when mans ran up on him?? Not only that but his wife was with him too, that fan could’ve got popped right in his mouth and I would’ve been cool with it…you don’t run up on ANYONE</p><p>— Josh (@br0ke__) <a href="https://twitter.com/br0ke__/status/1421462270610190342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I don't even like lebron at all but I gotta be honest. He had every right to do this. He is at an R&amp;B song with his wife. He probably would've took the picture if he was by himself</p><p>— Lame James (@LameJames7) <a href="https://twitter.com/LameJames7/status/1421455304198348813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">July 31, 2021</a></p></blockquote><p></p></figure><p>If you look at the comments section, though, the general disposition is that the Lakers star didn’t do anything wrong here. The fan was literally rushing to him and it looks like all LeBron did was protect himself and his wife.</p><p>Then again, this is LeBron James we’re talking about here so it isn’t surprising that some folks are straight-up <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-lebron-james-slapped-with-harsh-goat-reality-by-jason-whitlock/" rel="noopener">hating on him</a> for his actions here. I guess this could serve as a reminder that LeBron is a human being, too, and that he should be treated as such.</p><p>The King was clearly not in a jovial mood, though. Maybe he didn’t like that particular Usher song?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers star LeBron James gets blasted on Twitter for allegedly ‘assaulting’ fan at Usher’s concert

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RUMOR: Knicks looking to hijack LeBron James’ Lakers backcourt?

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Heard it’s #NationalTequilaDay!! Well in that case @Lobos1707 here I come! And it’s the weekend too(didn’t matter if it’s wasn’t 😁). 🧊🥃 . 🐺🐺🐺🐺

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Best ProAm run to hoop at? It’s almost about that time. 👑

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Salute &amp; Congrats @Giannis_An34!! You earned that shit!! 🏆💍 💐. 🙏🏾✊🏾❤️👑

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Emoni Bates up next! 😤😤 #EYBL @NikeEYB

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Literally been up since 8am watching EYBL @NikeEYB games. #TheFutureGen

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Watching EYBL 17U Vegas Elite vs TTO and Dior Johnson just hit 2 TOUGH shots down the stretch the seal the W! And I mean TOUGH. Kid can go!

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
25.0	7.7	7.8	0.6	1.1

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