Новости за 21.02.2023

Khobi Price: The Magic have waived R.J. Hampton, league sources told @orlandosports.
Source: Twitter @khobi_price

Michael Scotto: The Washington Wizards plan to convert two-way guard Jordan Goodwin to a standard NBA contract, league sources told @HoopsHype. Washington and Will Barton finalized a buyout agreement, which opened up a roster spot to do so.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Chris Haynes: Utah Jazz are signing Kris Dunn to a 10-day contract, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

Adrian Wojnarowski: Washington Wizards guard Will Barton has completed a contract buyout ahead of the March 1 deadline to become eligible to join a playoff roster on a new team, sources tell ESPN. Barton will become a free agent once he clears waivers.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Mike McGraw: From the Pat Bev Podcast: “You know me, I’m going to be on Zach LaVine’s ass, I’m going to give him all the energy he needs. Destroy people. Me and DeMar DeRozan, we’re good. Vucevic, I’m excited, man, I’m really excited.” #Bulls
Source: Twitter @McGrawDHSports

Arturas Karnisovas: “Despite making significant increases in strength and function over the past several months, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball continues to experience performance limiting discomfort during participation in high level basketball-related activities. Considering the required time period to achieve the necessary level of fitness to return-to-play and the current stage of the NBA season, Ball will not return this season. The focus for Ball will continue to be on the resolution of his discomfort... Читать дальше...

Adrian Wojnarowski: Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn has agreed on a multi-year contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

The Bulls will have to release a player to make room for Beverley, and sources said the current focus is on veteran point guard Goran Dragic, whose rotational role has dwindled in recent weeks, or backup center Tony Bradley.
Source: K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports

How risky is this deal? Ishbia: I think there is no risk. I don’t look at it as a risk at all. I look at it as a vision and a decision. And you go with your decisions and you run with it. It doesn’t mean everything’s going to work out or that we’re going to win multiple championships and you know it was right. You have to play the games.
Source: Sports Illustrated

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard ranks second among all rookies in assists (4.2) and demonstrated his playmaking skills with a fancy behind-the-back pass during the Rising Stars Game.

“I’m going to be taking my talents back home,” Beverley said. “It was between Golden State and the Bulls. Obviously, it’s always good to play with a lot of great talent in Golden State, but y’know, a lot of guards over there. So, I figured I could make a playoff push with the Bulls right now, and kinda pop them up a little bit. The east is kinda weak. I’m excited man, I’m excited. I get to take my son to school. I get to take my son and baby girl to school, I get to pick them up, I get to rep my city on my chest.”
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Shams Charania: Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo avoided serious damage in his right wrist after further testing today, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Antetokounmpo could miss some games, but an overall sigh of relief for the Bucks and their All-NBA star.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Chicago Bulls are nearing a deal to sign free agent guard Patrick Beverley for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Free agent F/C Meyers Leonard — out of the NBA since March 2021 after uttering an antisemitic slur on a video game livestream and rehabbing post-surgical nerve damage on his right leg — is signing a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Andy Larsen: Official: The Jazz have waived Russell Westbrook, per the team.
Source: Twitter @andyblarsen