Новости за 23.01.2023

New Lakers forward Rui Hachimura may not have lived up to expectations so far in his NBA career, but there’s little doubt the sneaker game is strong with him.

Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s optimism of a Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) return to the Washington lineup within two weeks, sources tell ESPN. Porzingis is averaging 22 points and 8.8 rebounds for the Wizards this season.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Cody Taylor: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 14 of the 2022-23 season (Jan. 16-22).
Source: Twitter @CodyTaylorNBA

James Ham: Good moment from De’Aaron Fox. “I’ve been here through good, bad, terrible, so yeah, I want to win for this city, just as much as I want to win for myself and this organization.”
Source: Twitter @James_HamNBA

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers have finalized a deal to land Rui Hachimura in a trade that sends Kendrick Nunn, and three future second-round picks to Washington.

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Lakers traded for Hachimura with the intention of signing him to an extension this summer, sources tell ESPN. Hachimura can be a restricted free agent.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Bobby Manning: Jayson Tatum, who just spoke at shootaround, said his left wrist isn’t something that’s going to cost him significant time. Will he need surgery next summer? “Maybe. I dont want to say yes and I don’t want to say no. It’s something we’ve got to look at when the season’s over”
Source: Twitter @RealBobManning

Dillon Brooks, playing on his 27th birthday, was unsure why he was called for a flagrant foul on the play by the officials. “They’re picking on me every night,” Brooks said. “Can’t play my game. Not letting me play physical enough. It’s every night, and I don’t appreciate it.” The Grizzlies lost their second consecutive game in a 112-110 decision to the Suns. Brooks had 10 points and five fouls.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Adrian Wojnarowski: Finalized deal: Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn, 2023 second via Chicago, 2029 LA second and and less favorable of 2028 Washington/LA seconds, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Marc Stein: The Wizards’ increasing determination to trade Rui Hachimura, who is now headed to the Lakers, is a reflection of their increasing confidence in being able to re-sign Kyle Kuzma this summer, league sources. More to come here: marcstein.Substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources with @Ramona Shelburne: The Wizards are in advanced talks on a trade to send forward Rui Hachimura to the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/fdyrE9hlTf
Source: Twitter @wojespn

LeBron James said Sunday that “there’s a chance” his oldest son will play at Oregon next season and that he discussed the possibility with Altman last summer during an encounter on the Nike campus. “Dana knows,” James said. “He knows the interest. And it’s mutual.” James confirmed Altman hasn’t offered Bronny a scholarship, but dismissed the notion that it could mean the interest is actually a little more one-sided than LeBron had suggested. “I think Bronny can go to any college he wants to,” LeBron said. Читать дальше...

Leonard has a trade kicker, but the Clippers are not considering trading him anyway, a team source told The Athletic. Leonard has avoided injury since returning from a sprained ankle. Leonard’s ankle injury came three games after a return from his right knee flaring up in late October. The question is if Leonard will play on zero days rest this season. It seemed like it was a consideration two weeks ago in Minnesota but he was listed as questionable and did not play then. He was ruled out entirely in Utah... Читать дальше...

New York can easily get in the mix since they have all their first-rounders and four owed by other teams. The Knicks have a good combination of young players they can trade who could also make up the $12.4 million matching salary required.
Source: HoopsHype

When Kyle Lowry, a potential trade candidate ahead of the upcoming deadline, recently missed a few games with an injury, it was Gabe Vincent who stepped up for Miami, playing some of the best basketball of his career. Over his last seven games, Vincent has been very solid, averaging 15.6 points and 3.0 assists while shooting 38.0 percent on 7.1 nightly three-point attempts. An upper-level backup point guard with defensive tenacity and some tough-shot-making prowess, Vincent should attract interest as an unrestricted free agent this summer... Читать дальше...

Several teams are monitoring Ibaka, including the Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, and Atlanta Hawks, league sources told HoopsHype. The sense is that Milwaukee would be willing to part with Ibaka for a second-round pick, according to NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype.
Source: HoopsHype

With just over two weeks until the NBA’s trade deadline, there’s more urgency between rival executives to determine if there’s a middle ground on the asking price for a coveted player and what’s real beyond the smokescreens. 

The Los Angeles Lakers managed to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112 despite trailing by 25 points in the first half.

Golden State Warriors superstar is undoubtedly one of the NBA’s toughest covers, but Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers believes he gets help from the refs. When asked on a recent podcast episode who the toughest cover in the NBA is, Rivers said Steph Curry, but for an interesting reason. “Steph,” Rivers said. “It’s not even close… you can’t touch him, they give him every f-ucking call, they set illegal screens for him the entire game… they don’t call it cause they want to see him shoot.”
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Despite being outscored by 32 points in the second quarter, the Lakers came back from 25 down in the third to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112 on Sunday night. It was the second-largest second-half comeback in franchise history. “We’re not a lay-down team,” Lakers star LeBron James said. “It’s just not the makeup of our club.”
Source: Dan Woike @ Los Angeles Times

The Memphis Grizzlies play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center

The San Antonio Spurs play against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center

The Charlotte Hornets play against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena

The Charlotte Hornets are spending $9,457,865 per win while the Utah Jazz are spending $6,014,078 per win

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Monday January 23, 2023

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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National TV: N/A
Home TV: ATTSN-RM
Away TV: Bally Sports SE-CHA
Home Radio: KZNS / S: KTUB
Away Radio: WFNZ 92.7 FM

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The Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center

The Atlanta Hawks play against the Chicago Bulls at United Center

The Atlanta Hawks are spending $6,288,157 per win while the Chicago Bulls are spending $7,173,562 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday January 23, 2023

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial

National TV: NBA TV
Home TV: NBC Sports Chicago
Away TV: Bally Sports SE-ATL
Home Radio: 670 AM / S: 1200 AM
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