Новости за 29.11.2022

Adrian Wojnarowski: Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a right calf strain, sources tell ESPN. Towns underwent imaging on Tuesday and the expectation exists for a full recovery and return sometime in January.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Andrew Greif: Kawhi Leonard did not travel with the team to Portland and won’t be with the Clippers in Salt Lake City tomorrow, either.
Source: Twitter @AndrewGreif

Marc Stein: Veteran referee Tony Brothers was forced to miss one game assignment after Dallas’ Spencer Dinwiddie said Brothers referred to him as a “bitch-ass motherf—–r” Nov. 4, sources say. It’s believed no discipline was formally announced because it was not a suspension without pay.
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Anthony Chiang: Jimmy Butler is not yet with the Heat in Boston. But the hope is that he’ll make his return Friday against the Celtics.
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang

Matthew Tynan: Spurs announce they’ve signed Alize Johnson and waived Jordan Hall in order to clear a roster spot. Johnson has averaged 22.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in six games for the Austin Spurs this season.
Source: Twitter @Matthew_Tynan

The Orlando Magic will be significantly healthier for Wednesday’s home game vs. the Atlanta Hawks. Guards Cole Anthony (torn right internal oblique) and Markelle Fultz (fractured left big toe) will be available against the Hawks, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel. Terrence Ross, who missed Monday’s 109-102 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center because of an illness, will also be available.
Source: Khobi Price @ Orlando Sentinel

Marc Stein: Kemba Walker will be signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with Dallas, league sources say. He is not expected to play immediately after last appearing in an NBA game for the Knicks in February. My full story from Monday on the Mavericks’ Walker move: marcstein.substack.com/p/mavericks-cl…
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

After being buried on the bench with the Nuggets, Magic center Bol Bol is drawing Victor Wembanyama comparisons and Most Improved Player award consideration while playing consistent minutes for the first time in four years since he starred at Oregon.

In an exclusive Bleacher Report interview with the speedy star who is in the midst of an All-Star-caliber season, Fox clarified why he’s changing agents at this juncture of his career. “When you’re an athlete who has any notoriety and you make a major change, it’s going to circulate and people are going to speculate. But for me, I love being in Sacramento,” Fox told B/R. “This move had nothing to do with wanting to be traded or wanting to move on. This has more to do with myself and the business of basketball... Читать дальше...

In a segment called “Spicy Questions: Truth or Drink,” where VanVleet had to indulge in Ibaka’s insect-infused drink whenever he declined to answer his questions, the Rockford native showed his loyalty to the team’s precocious star. The 33-year-old asked VanVleet whether he would trade Barnes for Durant straight up. Much to Ibaka’s chagrin, because VanVleet’s answer meant he now had to drink, the 28-year-old said he would keep Barnes. “I wouldn’t do it,” VanVleet said when asked if he would trade Barnes for Durant. Читать дальше...

Erik Slater: Kevin Durant when asked if he’s motivated to win MVP amid chants from tonight’s crowd during his 45-point performance: “Nah, not really. I’ve been there, done that.” pic.twitter.com/eiJT6Dcnnx
Source: Twitter @erikslater_

Adrian Wojnarowski: Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but there’s some early optimism that he may have avoided a substantial injury to his lower right leg, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers, losing 116-115 in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Clippers play against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center

The Golden State Warriors play against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center

The New York Knicks play against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena

The Phoenix Suns (13-6) play against the Sacramento Kings (8-8) at Golden 1 Center

Adrian Wojnarowski: Timberwolves F Karl-Anthony Towns appeared to suffer a non-contact injury to his lower right leg and needed help to locker room vs. Wizards.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Alex Schiffer: Nets say Ben Simmons is out for the remainder of tonight’s game due to left knee soreness.
Source: Twitter @Alex__Schiffer

The Chicago Bulls (9-11) play against the Utah Jazz (11-11) at Vivint Arena

The Houston Rockets (5-15) play against the Denver Nuggets (7-7) at Ball Arena

Andy Larsen: Lauri Markkanen playing tonight.
Source: Twitter @andyblarsen

The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-13) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (8-8) at Smoothie King Center

The Cleveland Cavaliers (13-8) play against the Toronto Raptors (9-9) at Scotiabank Arena

The Orlando Magic (5-16) play against the Brooklyn Nets (11-11) at Barclays Center