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“The Clippers are pretty much admitting that Paul George drove this decision,” Windhorst said of the team’s signing of Russell Westbrook. “And from what I understand, they were internally against it at the start. “Paul pushed for it publicly and privately. Kawhi Leonard supported it. And they looked more into it, and they were like, ‘Well, there are some things he could potentially help us with.’”
Source: Spotify

Law Murray: Russell Westbrook is expected to start and Terance Mann is expected to rejoin second unit
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

NBA Central: The Suns are targeting Derrick Rose on the buyout market, per @Chris Haynes pic.twitter.com/7OaY4575Zz
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Kevin Chouinard: Trae Young, on the coaching change: pic.twitter.com/iaS20jchlZ
Source: Twitter @KLChouinard

As far as NBA drafts go, 2015 was a fairly average one, with a good amount of solid depth on it, at least one superstar, or two, depending on how you see things, and just a few busts. We also have a few players who went undrafted that year get taken in this re-draft, including one who went No. 6 overall.

The Houston Rockets remain optimistic regarding the potential of bringing superstar guard James Harden back to the organization in 2023 free agency, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Harden is currently finishing out a second season with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Rockets will have up to $60 million in salary cap room this offseason, and Harden could be a focal point of their plans to return to NBA relevancy. MacMahon spoke about the situation on the latest episode of ESPN’s Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast. Читать дальше...

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Quin Snyder and Atlanta Hawks are progressing in talks on deal to make him franchise’s next coach and a resolution could come within days. Snyder is full focus of Hawks’ search now and sides are deep in conversations on what a vision for future looks like together.

Mark Medina: D’Angelo Russell described his ankle as “sore,” but believes he’ll “be all right” after getting treatment tomorrow.
Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina

The question is how much longer will he be out, and while coach Chris Finch said Towns is in the “final stages” of ramping up to play again, there is still no definitive timeline for when Towns might return. “He’s itching to play,” Finch said after practice Thursday. “I don’t think that it’s a question of anything like going off path right now. I think it’s just literally just going through the final stages of what that looks like. “I don’t know how long it’s going to be, but talking to him, I... Читать дальше...

Here’s the full FIBA announcement on Carmelo Anthony becoming the Global Ambassador for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which will tip off on August 25 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia: “Joining the recently announced Argentina superstar Luis Scola and Spain legend Pau Gasol as Global Ambassadors, Carmelo Anthony will help promote the World Cup and take part in activities in the buildup to FIBA’s flagship men’s competition. “I’ve proudly represented the USA on the world’s largest stages, and the... Читать дальше...

The Sacramento Kings play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena

The Houston Rockets play against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center

The Brooklyn Nets play against the Chicago Bulls at United Center

The Brooklyn Nets are spending $4,656,434 per win while the Chicago Bulls are spending $5,830,261 per win

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday February 24, 2023

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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National TV: N/A
Home TV: NBC Sports Chicago
Away TV: YES
Home Radio: 670 AM / S: 1200 AM
Away Radio: WFAN-FM

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The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center

The Charlotte Hornets play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center

The Miami Heat play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum

The Miami Heat are spending $4,731,508 per win while the Milwaukee Bucks are spending $4,397,948 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday February 24, 2023

Broadcast Info

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

National TV: ESPN
Home TV: Bally Sports WI
Away TV: Bally Sports Sun
Home Radio: 620 AM/103.3 FM WTMJ
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The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena

The New York Knicks play against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena

The Portland Trail Blazers (28-31) play against the Sacramento Kings (33-25) at Golden 1 Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder (28-30) play against the Utah Jazz (30-31) at Vivint Arena

The San Antonio Spurs (14-46) play against the Dallas Mavericks (32-29) at American Airlines Center

The New Orleans Pelicans (30-29) play against the Toronto Raptors (28-31) at Scotiabank Arena

The Memphis Grizzlies (35-22) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (38-19) at Wells Fargo Center

Eric Nehm: The Bucks have submitted an injury report for Friday’s game against the Heat. OUT: Wesley Matthews (right calf strain) Doubtful: Giannis Antetokounmpo (right wrist sprain) Pat Connaughton (left calf soreness)
Source: Twitter @eric_nehm

The Detroit Pistons (15-44) play against the Orlando Magic (24-35) at Amway Center