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Shams Charania: Mark Jackson has emerged as a finalist for the Sacramento Kings head coaching job, sources tell me and @Sam Amick. Kings GM Monte McNair has begun to notify candidates whether they will move onto in-person meetings.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

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Shams Charania: The Phoenix Suns have been fined $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules by failing to disclose Devin Booker’s status in an accurate and timely manner prior to Game 6.
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NBA Central: Doc Rivers defends his decision to have Joel Embiid in late during a blowout “The other team had all their guys in” (🎥 @Tom Moore ) pic.twitter.com/Y2Cluo0eeJ
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Brad Townsend: Kidd, asked about Tim Hardaway Jr.’s potential to play in this series, says Hardaway hasn’t even been cleared to run. “Right now he’s not playing.”
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Dane Moore: D’Angelo Russell made it very clear in his end of season exit interview that he didn’t want to make it a big deal that he didn’t close the game in Game 6. But he did say he was upset about not having the opportunity to be on the floor in the final minutes of the game.
Source: Twitter @DaneMooreNBA

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Ira Winderman: Jimmy Butler on Joel Embiid, “I feel bad for my guy.” Says he hopes Embiid can get back for the series.
Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat

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Ira Winderman: Butler does not necessarily sound particularly optimistic on Kyle Lowry. Says Heat have enough.
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Keith Smith: Ime Udoka on Jaylen Brown: “He’s doing well. Looked good yesterday, looked good today. All signs are pointing in the right direction.”
Source: Twitter @KeithSmithNBA

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Ira Winderman: Tyler Herro (illness) back at practice today.
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Christopher Hine: Beverley on D’Angelo Russell: “I feel like he could have ended better. Everyone felt that, he felt that. We need him a lot and, just one of those series. And it’s something he’s gonna learn from.”
Source: Twitter @ChristopherHine

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The Minnesota Timberwolves not only finally got back into the playoffs but also proved to be a dangerous opponent. This roster had 11 players returning from the 2020-21 team, making them one of the franchises with the most continuity for this season. The biggest difference was head coach Chris Finch getting more time with the squad and fully integrating his system. Led by an All-NBA caliber season by Karl-Anthony Towns, along with a significant leap from Anthony Edwards, the Wolves are now a team for the present and the future. Читать дальше...

Dane Moore: Karl-Anthony Towns when asked about potentially signing an extension this summer “I love this city. So obviously things will happen this summer, when they happen they happen. l’ve been here so long | don’t like making prophecies, I’ll let it come if it comes. And if it comes, it comes, then we’ll deal with it when it comes. Just take every day, l’ve been here long enough to know that everyday things can change, so just be happy with where everything is at right now.”
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At this point the belief is that Embiid’s current fracture won’t require surgery, which means a potential return at some point during the series against the Heat has not been ruled out, according to sources. Currently, Embiid is listed as out, and the team says they will provide further updates as appropriate.
Source: Derek Bodner @ The Daily Six

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Shams Charania: Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return.
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Christian Clark: Larry Nance Jr. has 1 year left on his deal. Asked him about an extension: “I just finished year 7. Willie is my 8th head coach. I have had 7 different general managers. I am so tired of it. … I would love to make this a permanent stay. But again, that’s not up to me.”
Source: Twitter @cclark_13

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With the NBA playoffs in full swing and multiple teams already eliminated, it’s time for another edition of our free agency stock watch series, where we examine the impending free agents whose stock is going up and down.