Parents Veronica and Melvin and younger sister Mya flew with Devin to Chicago on a private jet. They shared low-key dinners together. Melvin wore a replica All-Star jersey in the hotel room Sunday, marveling that “it’s crazy to see that ‘Booker’ on the back.” When Devin spotted Veronica and Mya in the United Center stands just after halftime Sunday night, Mya expressed her adoration by drawing hearts with fingers. “We all have been together,” Melvin told The Athletic while standing in the tunnel between sections 112 and 113 as Devin went through pregame warmups. “We’ve just been taking it all in as a family, because this is what we worked so hard for. …
Parents Veronica and Melvin and younger sister Mya flew…
June 21, 2021 | 8:26 pm EDT Update
Chris Paul remains out for Game 2
Kellan Olson: Chris Paul (health and safety protocols) is listed as out on the Suns’ injury report for Game 2. No Marcus Morris on there for the Clippers.
Marcus Marris not listed on injury report
Ohm Youngmisuk: Marcus Morris is not on the latest injury report for the Clippers but Ty Lue did say he was uncertain about Morris’ knee.
Marc Stein: The Clippers have officially ruled Kawhi Leonard (right knee sprain) out of Tuesday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in Phoenix.
Mark Medina: Clippers coach Ty Lue on Kawhi Leonard’s progress with rehab: “I really don’t know. I just get the updates that he’s out today. I just move on from there. I don’t want to question ‘When’s he coming back, or how long? Is he playing tomorrow? Is he playing tonight?’ Okay. Move on.”
Dwight Jaynes: While two candidates have been widely known as finalists for the Trail Blazers’ coaching job, NBA sources confirm they are not the only finalists. And knowing Neil Olshey, there may be a secret candidate out there who will surprise us all by getting the job.
Jeff Goodman: North Carolina big man Armando Bacot will return to Chapel Hill and withdraw from the NBA Draft process, he told @Stadium.
June 21, 2021 | 7:41 pm EDT Update
Luke Kennard: I'm one of the best shooters of the league
Law Murray: Kennard: “I feel like I’m one of the best shooters in the league. For me, it’s just creating space, creating separation.”
Mirjam Swanson: Luke Kennard on Marcus’ role defensively: “He’s a physical defender, and that’s what we need, especially this late in the playoffs. Hopefully he’s good to go and we’ll see what he can do. But we definitely need him out there.”
