Новости за 19.11.2021

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: NBA has suspended Pelicans forward DiDi Louzada for 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA’s Anti-Drug program. Louzada tested positive for Drostanolone and Testosterone.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Marc J. Spears: Isaiah Thomas and Justin Anderson to November 2021 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Roster.
Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears

Here’s your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday’s games.

The Pelicans have poured resources, time and energy to protect Williamson’s health. They have changed members of the staff and even changed some of their culinary practices in an attempt to support him. They have talked with him about protecting his body from extra hits. Griffin has stood up for him privately, sending video clips to the league to illustrate how Williamson was getting beat up. When that didn’t work, Griffin ripped NBA referees publicly for not protecting Williamson and was fined $50,000. Читать дальше...

Darren Wolfson: I still wonder about Myles Turner. I can tell you there are Myles Turner fans here in the Wolves front office but much like Ben Simmons… Is there a logical match?
Source: Spotify

How do you feel about the 76ers bringing Jerami Grant back to Philly? Better yet, what about the Sixers making another attempt to acquire James Harden in exchange for Ben Simmons? Those are two options under consideration by Sixers brass, according to multiple sources.
Source: Keith Pompey @ The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Toronto Raptors (7-8) play against the Utah Jazz (5-5) at Vivint Arena

The Philadelphia 76ers (8-7) play against the Denver Nuggets (5-5) at Ball Arena

The San Antonio Spurs (4-11) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-9) at Target Center

The Los Angeles Clippers (9-6) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (7-7) at FedExForum

The Washington Wizards (10-5) play against the Miami Heat (5-5) at FTX Arena

The Golden State Warriors (13-2) play against the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-8) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Jovan Buha: The Lakers say LeBron James (rectus abdominis strain) is questionable vs. Boston tomorrow. Anthony Davis (right thigh contusion) is probable.
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha

We’ve arrived at the second installment of our weekly NBA MVP Race series, where we rank the Top 15 players in the 2021-22 season.