Новости за 03.02.2023

Dallas Mavericks PR: Spencer Dinwiddie (right knee, injury recovery) is questionable for tomorrow night’s game at Golden State. Dāvis Bertāns (left calf strain), Luka Dončić (right heel contusion), Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) and Christian Wood (left thumb fracture) are all out.
Source: Twitter @MavsPR

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have emerged as potential suitors for Brooklyn Nets All-Star starter Kyrie Irving, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Marc Stein: The Lakers and Mavericks are among the teams Brooklyn is expected to engage in Kyrie Irving trade talks as next Thursday’s 3 PM ET trade deadline approaches, league sources say. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Ian Begley: In the offseason, Nets owner Joe Tsai was firmly opposed to offering Kyrie Irving a max extension. That stance hasn’t changed. Irving’s trade request ahead of the deadline forces Nets to make significant decision in the coming days:
Source: Twitter @IanBegley

Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Nets, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. It’s been a volatile season for Irving which started with controversy that led to a suspension. Irving and the team managed to overcome a dysfunctional start to the season and go on a run that has them currently with a 31-20 record.

Jason Dumas: Source: The Sixers will not be making any Kyrie Irving inquiries. The organization doesn’t have any interest.
Source: Twitter @JDumasReports

Chris Haynes: Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. This comes in aftermath of sides unable to get an extension done.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

According to Shams Charania, Kyrie Irving has requested a trade out of Brooklyn and wants to be moved prior to Thursday’s deadline.

Tim MacMahon: Luka Doncic got an MRI today and didn’t practice. Jason Kidd says it’s too soon to say if Doncic will be available tomorrow vs. Warriors. Source told me that the heel contusion is “not severe,” but it’s TBD if Doncic will need to miss time.
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon

Shams Charania: Breaking: Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving has requested a trade, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . The franchise has been informed that Irving prefers to move on ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline – or will leave in free agency in July.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered around star guard Russell Westbrook, league sources tell Bleacher Report. However, the Lakers are said to be in communication with most teams to sift through the most reasonable and logical options available. Westbrook has found his comfort zone as the team’s top reserve, placing him in the conversation for the Sixth Man of the Year award. Though his play has improved since accepting his new role, he has remained available for trade. Читать дальше...

Lakers players were privately agitated that Davis wasn’t named a reserve to the Western Conference All-Star roster on Thursday, sources say. Prior to going down with a foot injury in December, he was playing at an MVP level. Davis has played in 29 games, the same number New Orleans Pelicans All-Star starter Zion Willaimson has registered. Williamson, nevertheless, was voted in by the fans, who account for 50 percent of the votes to determine the starters in each conference.
Source: Chris Haynes... Читать дальше...

Portland Trail Blazer star Damian Lillard intends to participate in the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, league sources tell Bleacher Report. It would be his third time competing in the event, and his first time since 2019.
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report

The Knicks are in a great position to make a deal. The type of trade, whether big or small, buying or selling, or financially motivated or not, remains to be seen. As mentioned in HoopsHype’s trade guide, New York’s stability this season, and its combination of assets and moveable contracts, put them in a position to be buyers ahead of the trade deadline.

Brian Windhorst: If the Raptors are willing to put OG Anunoby on the trade block, I believe conservatively there could be six or seven different teams, a lot of them contenders for the title this year, who are willing to put in a significant offer for him.
Source: YouTube

The Suns, however, don’t appear to be considering a trade of Paul. “Let me be clear, I don’t think they’re trading Chris Paul,” said Zach Lowe. “I’ve heard nothing about trading Chris Paul. In fact, I’ve heard the opposite.”
Source: RealGM

Chris Fedor: #Cavs Donovan Mitchell on Dillon Brooks: “That’s just who he is. I’ve been busting his ass for years. Playoffs. Regular season. And the one game he does an alright job on me today, he decides to do something like that. No place for that in the game. Gotta protect yourself.”
Source: Twitter @ChrisFedor

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was mentally preparing for being an NBA All-Star snub just days before it actually happened. “That’s how it has always been. I’ve never been the person to get chosen to be an All-Star. They didn’t want me to be the No. 1 pick, right? So, I’m used to it at this point. I just love the game of basketball,” Edwards told Andscape after scoring 37 points in a 111-102 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 25.
Source: Andscape

Buddy Hield has committed to compete in the 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend 2023, league sources told Fieldhouse Files. The annual event is held on All-Star Saturday, set for Feb. 18 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.
Source: Scott Agness @ Fieldhouse Files

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the All-Star Game Reserves.

The Atlanta Hawks play against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena

The Atlanta Hawks are spending $5,804,452 per win while the Utah Jazz are spending $5,345,847 per win

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday February 3, 2023

Broadcast Info

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Away Radio: WZGC

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The Philadelphia 76ers play against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center

The Orlando Magic play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center

The Los Angeles Clippers (29-26) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (35-17) at Fiserv Forum

Anthony Slater: Draymond Green has now been ruled out in Denver. Late scratch. Right calf tightness.
Source: Twitter @anthonyVslater