Новости за 23.02.2023

NBA Central: “I was just winging it, man, honestly. Just practiced once on Friday and I was like, ‘All right, I’ll just give it a go.’ Why not? I was here.” – Julius Randle on the 3PT contest (Via @Jake Fischer ) pic.twitter.com/BTUeHfTG6s
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Tim Reynolds: Kevin Love says he’s ready to go tomorrow.
Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds

Chris Fedor: #Cavs Jarrett Allen on whether he knew, when he left Philly the other night, that Kevin Love wanted a buyout: “I did not. I was told he was going for milk and cigarettes and he just never came back.”
Source: Twitter @ChrisFedor

Sources say Love’s relationship with Cleveland’s decision-makers is currently strained — a byproduct of how recent events unfolded. The Cavs were starting to grow concerned about his unhappiness festering, especially since there were no plans to re-insert him into the lineup. With about two months remaining in the regular season, the ticklish situation could have led to another infamous blowup. It’s one reason the Cavs were so willing to honor his buyout request. His unquantifiable impact on the organization over the years is another. Читать дальше...

“I can’t think of anybody since LeBron James who was considered a better prospect than Wembanyama,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

“Jamal Crawford is a good ceiling, and Malik Monk is a good floor for Nick Smith,” an NBA scout told HoopsHype.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

The Atlanta Hawks have started formal discussions with former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder and are attempting to hire Snyder swiftly during the season, league sources tell The Athletic.

After a tough night shooting the ball (2-for-9 overall) for the Delaware Blue Coats in Wednesday’s loss to the Motor City Cruise, McClung did express a desire to eventually get to the NBA. “I wanna be in the NBA,” McClung said succinctly. “I wanna make an impact. I can’t have nights like tonight, but waiting my turn and I can control what I can control and that’s about it.”
Source: Ky Carlin @ Sixers Wire

Clutch Points: “The dialogue is just about winning… I think the most important part, the ultimate goal is to win a championship and we know what we have to do to do that.” Russell Westbrook on joining the Clippers 🏆 (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/8up7wJR2nt
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Meyers Leonard: I plan on, even though it’s only a 10-day for now, I hope it gets extended beyond that, let’s see what happens, I plan to meet with people in the Jewish community here in Milwaukee. I’m not just checking boxes and moving on. That is not who I am. I’m so thankful to the Bucks organization but technically to the city of Milwaukee. I sense that this is a very welcoming community and again, it’s a tricky situation, but all’s I can say is I’m extremely thankful, very grateful, hopeful for grace and forgiveness. Читать дальше...

With the NBA returning to action following All-Star Weekend, several NBA players on lottery-bound teams are already looking towards another vacation.

Law Murray: Tyronn Lue: “We want Russ to be Russ.”
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

The Portland Trail Blazers play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena

The Oklahoma City Thunder are spending $5,241,560 per win while the Utah Jazz are spending $5,110,736 per win

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Thursday February 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 OK
Home Radio: KZNS / S: KTUB
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The San Antonio Spurs play against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center

The New Orleans Pelicans play against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena

The Memphis Grizzlies play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center

The Detroit Pistons play against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center

The Detroit Pistons are spending $8,547,363 per win while the Orlando Magic are spending $5,209,821 per win

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday February 23, 2023

Broadcast Info

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

National TV: N/A
Home TV: Bally Sports Florida
Away TV: BSDET Extra
Home Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
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The Boston Celtics play against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The Denver Nuggets play against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Jason Dumas: Source: The Sixers have inquired about Will Barton, who is still going through the process of deciding where he will play this season.
Source: Twitter @JDumasReports

Law Murray: Tyronn Lue: “We want Russ to be Russ.”
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

Marc Stein: Among the candidates being considered for the Hawks’ coaching vacancy, league sources say, is former Celtics coach Ime Udoka. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Damian Lillard: Y’all gettin carried away with the loyalty thing because mfs don’t bounce to y’all drum. And what I’ve done has won me plenty. 🙏🏽…
Source: Twitter @Dame_Lillard

KC Johnson: Beverley: I told Zach, your job here is to not pass at all. Your job is to put the ball in the basket.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop