Новости за 16.02.2023

Karl Malone is a fan of the game but is not a regular viewer. However, he pays close enough attention to bring up the subject of the Sacramento Kings having made a brilliant trade by acquiring Domantas Sabonis from Indiana last season. “Why would you ever trade a player like that?” he asked.
Source: Legends Mag

Shams Charania: The Utah Jazz are waiving guard Leandro Bolmaro, sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Barry Jackson: As for Russell Westbrook, input solicited during Heat due diligence has been – shall we say – mixed.
Source: Twitter @flasportsbuzz

But now that he’s having injury issues again, Bradley Beal wonders if it’s time for another adjustment. “It’s just a freak thing. Some things aren’t in my control and I just have to adjust on the fly. Pray and pray and just keep myself out of positions to get hurt,” he said. “[But] I can still be better managing and taking care of my body. Doing things in the weight more, eating. [I’m] looking at everything. Nothing is perfect, so obviously I could get back to the drawing board and figure out how to sustain my durability.”
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Sources say Russell Westbrook, while reserving the right to speed up that timetable if the right opportunity arises, has expressed a desire to be deliberate in his decision-making
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

League sources say that Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel has not actively pursued a buyout to this point but would generate interest from various playoff-bound teams should he be waived by the Pistons by 11:59 PM ET on March 1. The Pistons were widely expected to trade Noel before the Feb. 9 trade deadline.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Clippers have begun conversations with Russell Westbrook, sources tell me and @Law Murray. Clippers received permission to speak to Westbrook and talks have started among franchise officials.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Ira Winderman: Have been told Heat are prioritizing something big over Russell Westbrook or Patrick Beverley, after examining those options. So Kevin Love or Serge Ibaka appear to be priorities. As of now.
Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat

Domantas Sabonis: I’ve had the same mindset coming in, (which is) that I’m a professional and I’m gonna do my job no matter what team I’m on. Obviously, I love it here. Everyone knows that. But like we just saw at the trade deadline with the Phoenix trade, guys who you think are going to be there for a long time get traded. So the player can say all he wants, but sometimes it’s not you in the person’s hands, you know? I’m happy we’re a third seed, and hopefully we keep getting better. That’s the goal for now... Читать дальше...

Shams Charania: New York Knicks All-Star Julius Randle is expected to replace Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons in the NBA 3-Point contest at All-Star weekend, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

As a result, Jokic was the runaway leader in the second edition of ESPN’s NBA MVP Straw Poll of the 2022-23 season, registering 77 out of 100 first-place votes and finishing with 913 total points, putting him in prime position to make history at season’s end.
Source: Tim Bontemps @ ESPN

Barry Jackson: Beyond the Love interest (and at least one of the California teams has interest too), Heat also has been gathering intel on Westbrook, soliciting input from people they trust who have worked with him
Source: Twitter @flasportsbuzz

What went through your mind when Oklahoma City selected you? Jalen Williams: It was cool to be called with Chet (Holmgren) and Ousmane (Dieng). Then they picked up Jaylin Williams. It was a cool and surreal moment. I think it was full circle too because I had a really good workout in Oklahoma. It was a cool vibe going into it. When I was out there, I thought this wouldn’t be a bad place to be. I enjoyed the visit. I talked to Sam (Presti). It was the only place where the coach, Mark Daigneault, ran the whole workout. Читать дальше...

When the Thunder lost prized No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren for the season, many expected Oklahoma City to finish at the bottom of the standings and enter the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.

Either way, the Mavericks acquired Irving to keep him and they have the capacity to offer him the most money. “I think it’s more likely than not Kyrie Irving stays in Dallas,” said Adrian Wojnarowski on ESPN. “Just because of what they invested in him. And his chance to get the kind of contract he wants… I think given of what they gave up and Dallas’ track record of being willing to pay players who want to be there. I think it’s more likely than not Kyrie Irving is in Dallas. Of course it can all change. Читать дальше...

NBA on ESPN: . @wojespn reports that Russell Westbrook has communicated with the Bulls, Clippers, Wizards and Heat about possible buyout destinations.
Source: Twitter @ESPNNBA

Joel Embiid said after Wednesday night’s 118-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center that he doesn’t know if he’ll be able to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game. “I’m not sure,” the Philadelphia 76ers star said after collecting 29 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block in 39 minutes against Cleveland. “I’m not healthy. I haven’t been healthy for the past three weeks, or month. I was just trying to get to the All-Star break without missing games and stuff. But I... Читать дальше...

The Los Angeles Clippers play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center

The Washington Wizards play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center

The Milwaukee Bucks play against the Chicago Bulls at United Center

The Milwaukee Bucks are spending $4,504,101 per win while the Chicago Bulls are spending $5,794,030 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday February 16, 2023

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout, with the Miami Heat expected to emerge as a suitor for the five-time All-Star should the sides finalize parting ways, league sources tell The Athletic.
Source: Jason Lloyd, Shams Charania, Shams Charania and Jason Lloyd @ The Athletic

Mike Trudell: Darvin Ham on the urgency for tonight’s game vs. NOP: “No more time, no more games to waste. We need to realize we’re still in the position to make something happen, we just need to go out and do it. We can’t keep talking about it.”
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter

The Dallas Mavericks (31-28) play against the Denver Nuggets (40-18) at Ball Arena

Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) left the arena on crutches last night, putting his availability in jeopardy for this weekend’s 3-Point Contest in SLC, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

The Houston Rockets (13-44) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (27-29) at Paycom Center