Новости за 20.10.2022

Kevin Durant is picking up the pickleball craze. The Nets star and Rich Kleiman, his business partner, have purchased an expansion team in Major League Pickleball. 35V, their investment company, will also serve as strategic partners for the league, while running their team. “35V is committed to investing in the future of sports and emerging opportunities, and Major League Pickleball is a league we are incredibly excited about,” Kleiman said in a statement. “We can’t wait to build this team from... Читать дальше...

New Orleans Pelicans: When asked about Kevin Durant complimenting him before the game, Brandon Ingram joked: “I think he was trying to butter me up a little bit so I would come out there a little soft” Ingram appreciated the praise from KD, and called him “probably the best player in our league”
Source: Twitter @PelicansNBA

Nick Friedell: Nash on Simmons “I just think he’s rusty. The guy hasn’t played in over a year. He’s still getting used to referees, defense, offense. This is a process for Ben … He’s shown obviously glimpses of the player we know he is and can be, but it’s not easy. We’re here to support him”
Source: Twitter @NickFriedell

Darius Garland was poked in the eye by Raptors guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. with 3:56 remaining in the second quarter. Garland remained face down on the court for several minutes before heading to the locker room. Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said after the game, via Bally Sports, that Garland had “a laceration on the inside of his eyelid” and was “cut and bleeding.”
Source: Akron Beacon Journal

Damian Lillard (17,530) now ranks ninth on the NBA’s all-time three-pointers list, 15th on the NBA’s career scoring average list, and 87th on the NBA’s all-time points scored list after passing Jason Kidd and counting. “It shows you why he’s one of the Top 75 greatest players of all-time,” McCollum said. “He’s still a very talented player. I joke with him all the time that if he doesn’t become a billionaire before this is over, you did something wrong.”
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

As New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum stepped to the foul line in a blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, fans chanted, “You need Dame.”

24 teams took the NBA courts Wednesday in what was the first packed game day of the 2022-23 season.

The Milwaukee Bucks play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center

Kelsey Russo: #Cavs Darius Garland has a left eye injury. He is being evaluated by team trainers & doctors. He will not return tonight.
Source: Twitter @kelseyyrusso

Jake Fischer: Source: Myles Turner landed on a ball boy’s foot during pregame warmups, leading to tonight’s ill-timed ankle injury. Unfortunate twist after rehabbing to return for Indiana’s season opener.
Source: Twitter @JakeLFischer

Tony East: Myles Turner tweaked his ankle during warmups pregame and won’t play tonight.
Source: Twitter @TEastNBA

Sources tell cleveland.com that LeVert will be the team’s fifth starter for Wednesday’s opener against the Toronto Raptors — and the foreseeable future.
Source: Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer

Michael Scotto: Sources: The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived forward Eric Paschall, @hoopshype has learned. In three NBA seasons, Paschall has averaged 9.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto