PJ Tucker on James Harden and Russell Westbrook: They're familiar with each other'
But in their previous stint together with the Houston Rockets in 2019-20, the two were able to reach only the second round of the postseason before falling in five games to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Orlando, Florida, bubble. Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards after that. “I don’t know if that applies to this situation,” said Tucker, who was on that Houston team with Westbrook and Harden. “Russ and James [have known] each other for years, so they’re familiar with each other, playing with each other. I don’t know if it’s the same [experience this time], especially with Kawhi and PG. “I think this team is kind of a totally different type of dynamic [for them].”
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
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Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers to play James Harden off the ball with Russell Westbrook at point, via @BA_Turner latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 11:22 AM
Clippers to play James Harden off the ball with Russell Westbrook at point, via @BA_Turner latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 11:22 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Chunky schedule tonight. Here’s what I’m excited for:
Harden debut
Celtics-Timberwolves
Hawks-Thunder
Lakers-Heat – 11:13 AM
Chunky schedule tonight. Here’s what I’m excited for:
Harden debut
Celtics-Timberwolves
Hawks-Thunder
Lakers-Heat – 11:13 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
How will James Harden’s fit work with the Clippers? @TheMessenger talked with two front office executives & two assistant coaches for perspective bit.ly/3u0uv0u – 10:57 AM
How will James Harden’s fit work with the Clippers? @TheMessenger talked with two front office executives & two assistant coaches for perspective bit.ly/3u0uv0u – 10:57 AM
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Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks hoping RJ Barrett returns as they face new-look Clippers with James Harden newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:17 AM
Knicks hoping RJ Barrett returns as they face new-look Clippers with James Harden newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:17 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
James Harden says Jalen Brunson has overcome ‘doubters’ to restore Knicks’ ‘winning ways’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 7:43 AM
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James Harden says Jalen Brunson has overcome ‘doubters’ to restore Knicks’ ‘winning ways’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 7:43 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
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Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks ready for James Harden’s Clippers debut: ‘Lot of firepower’ nypost.com/2023/11/05/spo… via @nypostsports – 7:38 PM
Knicks ready for James Harden’s Clippers debut: ‘Lot of firepower’ nypost.com/2023/11/05/spo… via @nypostsports – 7:38 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden is coincidentally making his Clippers debut at MSG tomorrow. I’m on-site to track that, starting with his first availability since his intro press conference. Consider him unsurprised by Tyrese Maxey’s start👇🏻
inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… – 5:06 PM
James Harden is coincidentally making his Clippers debut at MSG tomorrow. I’m on-site to track that, starting with his first availability since his intro press conference. Consider him unsurprised by Tyrese Maxey’s start👇🏻
inquirer.com/sixers/james-h… – 5:06 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden says he “definitely” is making his Clippers debut on Monday at Madison Square Garden and that his body is feeling good after going through 5-on-5 and scrimmages last few days espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:50 PM
James Harden says he “definitely” is making his Clippers debut on Monday at Madison Square Garden and that his body is feeling good after going through 5-on-5 and scrimmages last few days espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That’s all from me today, I’m going to go outside now 🗽
📰 @TheAthletic on James Harden’s expected debut tomorrow at New York and Kawhi Leonard expected to retain his starting role
theathletic.com/5033207/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/l2IdaM9pRG – 3:44 PM
That’s all from me today, I’m going to go outside now 🗽
📰 @TheAthletic on James Harden’s expected debut tomorrow at New York and Kawhi Leonard expected to retain his starting role
theathletic.com/5033207/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/l2IdaM9pRG – 3:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
PJ Tucker thoughts from today
T Lue: “A guy who doesn’t need the ball, he doesn’t need shots and just continues to play the game the right way.”
Harden: “He’s just that great glue guy that you need.” pic.twitter.com/dimYnPNXnp – 3:33 PM
PJ Tucker thoughts from today
T Lue: “A guy who doesn’t need the ball, he doesn’t need shots and just continues to play the game the right way.”
Harden: “He’s just that great glue guy that you need.” pic.twitter.com/dimYnPNXnp – 3:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden had interesting thoughts on what his championship chances, what it takes for teams to win one, and how many stars a team needs to contend. (h/t @AdamZagoria) pic.twitter.com/wI0nNU0RYz – 3:23 PM
James Harden had interesting thoughts on what his championship chances, what it takes for teams to win one, and how many stars a team needs to contend. (h/t @AdamZagoria) pic.twitter.com/wI0nNU0RYz – 3:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden told @ginamizell that he hasn’t been watching much of the 76ers, but he had high praise for Tyrese Maxey, the Week 1 Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
“I’m excited for him. Hopefully he can have an opportunity to make an All-Star team and really show his game.” pic.twitter.com/4n5hUtU0dU – 3:15 PM
James Harden told @ginamizell that he hasn’t been watching much of the 76ers, but he had high praise for Tyrese Maxey, the Week 1 Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
“I’m excited for him. Hopefully he can have an opportunity to make an All-Star team and really show his game.” pic.twitter.com/4n5hUtU0dU – 3:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
#Knicks preparing for James Harden’s Clippers debut at MSG despite having no film on him with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.
“They were a great team before the trade… But they’re a lot more than one guy, obviously.”
nydailynews.com/2023/11/05/kni… – 3:12 PM
#Knicks preparing for James Harden’s Clippers debut at MSG despite having no film on him with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook.
“They were a great team before the trade… But they’re a lot more than one guy, obviously.”
nydailynews.com/2023/11/05/kni… – 3:12 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
#Knicks preparing for James Harden’s Clippers debut at MSG despite having no film on him with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook. – 3:11 PM
#Knicks preparing for James Harden’s Clippers debut at MSG despite having no film on him with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook. – 3:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked T Lue today the same question I asked James Harden Thursday: How will Harden work defensively with this group.
“He’s shown in the past he can guard up. He can guard 3s, 4s, 5s. He’s a really good post defender.” pic.twitter.com/MTWkyAuXML – 3:05 PM
Asked T Lue today the same question I asked James Harden Thursday: How will Harden work defensively with this group.
“He’s shown in the past he can guard up. He can guard 3s, 4s, 5s. He’s a really good post defender.” pic.twitter.com/MTWkyAuXML – 3:05 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
James Harden says Knicks fans ‘don’t settle’ and team is ‘moving in the right direction’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 2:50 PM
Now on @njdotcom
James Harden says Knicks fans ‘don’t settle’ and team is ‘moving in the right direction’ nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 2:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden said that he’s been studying a lot of film sent by coaches and has been trying to pick up on the plays.
“Just taking it game by game and figuring out what’s beneficial for all of us and you know, what works and what doesn’t work.” pic.twitter.com/JRA0kV6pNW – 2:40 PM
Harden said that he’s been studying a lot of film sent by coaches and has been trying to pick up on the plays.
“Just taking it game by game and figuring out what’s beneficial for all of us and you know, what works and what doesn’t work.” pic.twitter.com/JRA0kV6pNW – 2:40 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
James Harden ‘excited’ to make Clippers debut against Knicks, will ‘probably’ have a minutes restriction nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 2:03 PM
Now on @njdotcom
James Harden ‘excited’ to make Clippers debut against Knicks, will ‘probably’ have a minutes restriction nj.com/sports/2023/11… – 2:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue said today that when Westbrook and Harden are on floor together, Westbrook will be point guard and ball handler in order to keep Westbrook’s defender engaged. Harden will start out off ball in that set up – 1:53 PM
Tyronn Lue said today that when Westbrook and Harden are on floor together, Westbrook will be point guard and ball handler in order to keep Westbrook’s defender engaged. Harden will start out off ball in that set up – 1:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden says that he and PG were playing Madden on the flight to New York… admits that PG got him a few times – 1:33 PM
James Harden says that he and PG were playing Madden on the flight to New York… admits that PG got him a few times – 1:33 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“It is another vote of confidence in Tyrese Maxey”
In the aftermath of the James Harden trade, @ginamizell tells @GeraldBlss & @badboyhorn44 there is reason for optimism in the City of Brotherly Love. pic.twitter.com/Q9FzvLuMu6 – 1:30 PM
“It is another vote of confidence in Tyrese Maxey”
In the aftermath of the James Harden trade, @ginamizell tells @GeraldBlss & @badboyhorn44 there is reason for optimism in the City of Brotherly Love. pic.twitter.com/Q9FzvLuMu6 – 1:30 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
James Harden’s Clippers debut set for Monday at Madison Square Garden vs. Knicks, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 1:22 PM
James Harden’s Clippers debut set for Monday at Madison Square Garden vs. Knicks, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/james… – 1:22 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Starting Russ might “work” for the Clippers in that the lineup is so talented it might score more points than it allows, but it certainly isn’t optimal.
The best version of these Clippers is Harden, Kawhi and PG with the best combination of shooting and defense for the matchup. – 1:13 PM
Starting Russ might “work” for the Clippers in that the lineup is so talented it might score more points than it allows, but it certainly isn’t optimal.
The best version of these Clippers is Harden, Kawhi and PG with the best combination of shooting and defense for the matchup. – 1:13 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
As expected, James Harden to make Clippers debut in Madison Square Garden
nbcsports.com/nba/news/as-ex… – 1:08 PM
As expected, James Harden to make Clippers debut in Madison Square Garden
nbcsports.com/nba/news/as-ex… – 1:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook were held out of Friday’s scrimmage while James Harden played, but those four will practice together today in New York – 1:08 PM
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook were held out of Friday’s scrimmage while James Harden played, but those four will practice together today in New York – 1:08 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue said he will get his first glimpse of James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the floor together at practice. Lue said his starters did not scrimmage on Friday. – 1:07 PM
Ty Lue said he will get his first glimpse of James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the floor together at practice. Lue said his starters did not scrimmage on Friday. – 1:07 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden said he’s been watching a lot of film to catch up on Clippers offense. He feels physically good after working out last few days. – 1:06 PM
James Harden said he’s been watching a lot of film to catch up on Clippers offense. He feels physically good after working out last few days. – 1:06 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue won’t reveal if he’s starting Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard together for tomorrow at MSG. – 1:04 PM
Ty Lue won’t reveal if he’s starting Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard together for tomorrow at MSG. – 1:04 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
If the Clippers start Harden, Russ, PG, Kawhi, Zu, it’ll be the lineup opponents have expected from the moment the trade went down (especially with T Mann still unavailable).
latimes.com/sports/clipper… pic.twitter.com/IUapPLUVLE – 1:01 PM
If the Clippers start Harden, Russ, PG, Kawhi, Zu, it’ll be the lineup opponents have expected from the moment the trade went down (especially with T Mann still unavailable).
latimes.com/sports/clipper… pic.twitter.com/IUapPLUVLE – 1:01 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
James Harden says he’ll ‘definitely’ play Monday against the Knicks
Joked he won’t play 47 minutes or anything close pic.twitter.com/4cyh9ySUyX – 12:55 PM
James Harden says he’ll ‘definitely’ play Monday against the Knicks
Joked he won’t play 47 minutes or anything close pic.twitter.com/4cyh9ySUyX – 12:55 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden on tomorrow debut: “Definitely.”
Then he dropped the mic – 12:55 PM
James Harden on tomorrow debut: “Definitely.”
Then he dropped the mic – 12:55 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden said he “definitely” is making his Clippers debut tomorrow at Madison Square Garden. – 12:54 PM
James Harden said he “definitely” is making his Clippers debut tomorrow at Madison Square Garden. – 12:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
From Halloween morning
I tried to give y’all a heads up 🤷🏾
theathletic.com/5015092/2023/1… With James Harden trade, Clippers go for it and 76ers move on pic.twitter.com/fErNJ922dy – 12:42 PM
From Halloween morning
I tried to give y’all a heads up 🤷🏾
theathletic.com/5015092/2023/1… With James Harden trade, Clippers go for it and 76ers move on pic.twitter.com/fErNJ922dy – 12:42 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
James Harden will make his Clippers debut Monday night vs. the Knicks at MSG, per @ShamsCharania.
LAC is expected to start Russell Westbrook, Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac. pic.twitter.com/ZGjFmbkr2J – 12:29 PM
James Harden will make his Clippers debut Monday night vs. the Knicks at MSG, per @ShamsCharania.
LAC is expected to start Russell Westbrook, Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac. pic.twitter.com/ZGjFmbkr2J – 12:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
New Clippers star James Harden will debut on Monday vs. the Knicks at Madison Square Garden – and the team is expected to start Russell Westbrook, Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac moving forward, sources tell me and @ShamsCharania. – 12:25 PM
New Clippers star James Harden will debut on Monday vs. the Knicks at Madison Square Garden – and the team is expected to start Russell Westbrook, Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac moving forward, sources tell me and @ShamsCharania. – 12:25 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
New Clippers star James Harden will debut on Monday vs. the Knicks at Madison Square Garden – and the team is expected to start Russell Westbrook, Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac moving forward, sources tell me and @LawMurrayTheNU. – 12:25 PM
New Clippers star James Harden will debut on Monday vs. the Knicks at Madison Square Garden – and the team is expected to start Russell Westbrook, Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac moving forward, sources tell me and @LawMurrayTheNU. – 12:25 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
KD likes going up again Lu Dort said he reminds him of PJ Tucker
I love the young nucleus of the Thunder.
#nbahoopervision – 10:37 PM
KD likes going up again Lu Dort said he reminds him of PJ Tucker
I love the young nucleus of the Thunder.
#nbahoopervision – 10:37 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
“Not everybody can handle that … He was coming from a place where he wants to see me be better and do better. I always respected it.”
PJ Tucker was hard on Paul Reed during his time with the Sixers, but the tough love left an impact
si.com/nba/76ers/news… – 6:51 PM
“Not everybody can handle that … He was coming from a place where he wants to see me be better and do better. I always respected it.”
PJ Tucker was hard on Paul Reed during his time with the Sixers, but the tough love left an impact
si.com/nba/76ers/news… – 6:51 PM
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: The Clippers’ expected starting lineup tonight vs. Knicks: Russell Westbrook James Harden Kawhi Leonard Paul George Ivica Zubac Combined this starting lineup averages 96.2 career points per game 👀 pic.twitter.com/15fWfCqnNZ -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 6, 2023
As for Harden, he said he has “everything” to prove after his third trade in four seasons. He wants to show he is still an elite player who can fit in with other superstars while dispelling the negative narratives surrounding him after the Sixers’ turmoil. “I’m back home,” Harden said. “The comfort level of me being back around family and then having some really good players on this team. “And then, basically all four dudes from California. This is a unique story.” -via ESPN / November 6, 2023
Tim Bontemps: Terance Mann is still out for the Clippers for tomorrow’s game at MSG. James Harden is not on the injury report, and is expected to make his Clipper debut against the Knicks. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / November 5, 2023
Clutch Points: “Great additions. James is a superstar, proven that year after year. Another playmaker. Another scorer, leader, really happy to have him here. PJ, tough, another guy I feel we need especially losing RoCo, Nico, Marcus. We’re going to need that toughness.” Paul George on the… pic.twitter.com/0qwggAGG6o -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 2, 2023
Shams Charania: Further clarity: PJ Tucker is hoping to play tonight vs. Lakers, but his debut is contingent on all players in trade passing physicals. For now, Tucker isn’t listed on Clippers’ injury report. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / November 1, 2023
Law Murray: Tyronn Lue said today that when Westbrook and Harden are on floor together, Westbrook will be point guard and ball handler in order to keep Westbrook’s defender engaged. Harden will start out off ball in that set up -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / November 5, 2023
Ohm Youngmisuk: Ty Lue said he will get his first glimpse of James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the floor together at practice. Lue said his starters did not scrimmage on Friday. -via Twitter @NotoriousOHM / November 5, 2023