Новости за 29.10.2022

Kellan Olson: Deandre Ayton is out for tomorrow’s Suns game against the Rockets and his left ankle sprain will be reevaluated in a week, per Suns.
Source: Twitter @KellanOlson

Tony Parker pointed out that Nicolas Batum could return to French basketball next season after more than a decade in the NBA. David Cozette, the show’s main presenter, commented that ASVEL currently have three of the best French players in history, referring to Parker, Batum and Nando De Colo. Stephane Brown, the other host, said, “If Nico wants to end his NBA career soon, it would be nice to see him here next season.” Tony Parker’s response was disarming: “There are discussions. We’ll see. Seriously,”... Читать дальше...

Kyrie Irving: I am an OMNIST and I meant no disrespect to anyone’s religious beliefs. The “Anti-Semitic” label that is being pushed on me is not justified and does not reflect the reality or truth I live in everyday. I embrace and want to learn from all walks of life and religions. Hélà🤞🏾
Source: Twitter @KyrieIrving

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA is pursuing an “upper spending limit”, or a hard cap. Unsurprisingly, it has already been met with significant resistance by the NBPA.

The Portland Trail Blazers today announced that forward Josh Hart has entered the NBA’s Concussion Protocol following last night’s game.
Source: NBA.com

Philadelphia: Joel Embiid (right knee injury recovery) has been upgraded to available for Saturday’s game against Chicago.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype

Indiana: Myles Turner (left ankle injury management) and Aaron Nesmith (sore right foot) have been downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against Brooklyn.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype

The New Orleans Pelicans (3-2) play against the Phoenix Suns (1-1) at Footprint Center

Khobi Price: The Magic have exercised their third-year team options on Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner, as well as their fourth-year team options on guard Cole Anthony and forward Chuma Okeke. R.J. Hampton’a fourth-year option for the 2023-24 season wasn’t picked up, per source.
Source: Twitter @khobi_price

Following this announcement by the Spurs and following all the questions being asked around the NBA world, Josh Primo reached out to ESPN and issued the following statement to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Primo: “I know that you all are surprised by today’s announcement. I’ve been seeking help to deal with previous trauma I have suffered and will now take this time to focus on my mental health treatment more fully. I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future so I can help others who have suffered in a similar way. Читать дальше...

“From Day 1, I mentioned I’m the guy that’s willing to do whatever for the team,” Westbrook said. “I’ll sacrifice whatever it is that needs to be sacrificed — parts of my game that I’ve done for years to accommodate whatever it is that the coach needs me to do, and I’ll continue to do that.”
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN

Casey Holdahl: “I ain’t never seen no bounce like that in my life… I ain’t got the most bounce on the team no more, it’s over with.” — @Anfernee Simons, former Dunk Contest winner, on @Shaedon Sharpe
Source: Twitter @CHold

“He has to do what’s best for his body,” James said of Davis. “He has to do what’s best for his body and his mind. If his mind is gone, then everything else will fall to the wayside. So he has to trust himself. Yes, he wants to play every game. Yes, he wants to be out there for our team. But he’s had a lot of bumps and bruises over the last few years, so he has to trust himself, trust his staff and not put his body in harm’s way.”
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN

The Memphis Grizzlies play against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena

The Memphis Grizzlies are spending $30,597,785 per win while the Utah Jazz are spending $36,084,471 per win

Game Time: 9:00 PM EDT on Saturday October 29, 2022

Broadcast Info

National TV: N/A
Home TV: ATTSN-RM
Away TV: Bally Sports SE-MEM
Home Radio: KZNS / S: KTUB
Away Radio: ESPN 92.9FM/680AM

When the game is underway, you can follow it here!

The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center

The Atlanta Hawks play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum

The Atlanta Hawks are spending $37,689,385 per win while the Milwaukee Bucks are spending $44,971,530 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Saturday October 29, 2022

Broadcast Info

National TV: N/A
Home TV: Bally Sports WI
Away TV: Bally Sports SE-ATL
Home Radio: 620 AM/103.3 FM WTMJ
Away Radio: WZGC

When the game is underway, you can follow it here!

What’s the buzz on Twitter? Читать дальше...

The Philadelphia 76ers play against the Chicago Bulls at United Center

The Indiana Pacers play against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center

The Indiana Pacers are spending $48,968,188 per win while the Brooklyn Nets are spending $188,120,763 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Saturday October 29, 2022

Broadcast Info

National TV: N/A
Home TV: YES
Away TV: Bally Sports Indiana
Home Radio: WFAN-FM
Away Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan

When the game is underway, you can follow it here!

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

KC Johnson: DeMar DeRozan just became the 50th NBA player (54th counting ABA/NBA combo players) to score 20,000 points.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop

Marc Stein: Russell Westbrook will come off the bench tonight in Minnesota, Lakers say.
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Marc Stein: No additional comment from Gregg Popovich on the Spurs’ sudden release of Josh Primo.
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Michael Scotto: The San Antonio Spurs have waived Joshua Primo, team says. Primo was selected by the Spurs with the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. RC Buford: “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua.”
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Gina Mizell: Per the Sixers, Joel Embiid is OUT tonight vs. the Raptors.
Source: Twitter @ginamizell

Mike Trudell: Anthony Davis is out tonight in Minnesota with low back soreness.
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter

Hours before another Brooklyn Nets loss on Thursday, noted “free-thinker” and basketball player Kyrie Irving took to Twitter to boost a movie and book, Hebrews to Negroes, stuffed with antisemitic tropes.
Source: Jon Blistein @ Rolling Stone