Новости за 08.03.2023

Jon Krawczynski: Chris Finch with @PAOnTheMic today on Karl-Anthony Towns: “Today he’s going to have some live activity on the floor, the first time in forever. Some controlled, live action on the floor. I know he’s looking forward to that.” Still no timetable, but that’s notable progress.
Source: Twitter @JonKrawczynski

FanDuel TV: “This could be an extended absence [for Ja Morant]… more stringent penalties could come from the league, could come from the police…”
Source: Twitter

Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham said the Lakers are targeting Friday vs. Toronto for D’Angelo Russell’s return.
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha

Mark Medina: Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins reiterated uncertainty on when Ja Morant will return, including for Thursday’s game vs the Warriors in Memphis
Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina

Pau Gasol’s jersey was officially retired by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, his No. 16 taking its place right alongside longtime teammate Kobe Bryant’s No. 24.  The bond between Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January 2020 at 41, and the big man from Spain was strong and the emotion showed for the 42-year-old Gasol during Tuesday night’s ceremony.  “I can’t go on without talking about the person and the face that I don’t see. The brother that elevated me, inspired me, challenged me to be a better player ... Читать дальше...

The Toronto Raptors play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena

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

The Chicago Bulls play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena

The Chicago Bulls are spending $5,240,172 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $3,507,362 per win

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Wednesday March 8, 2023

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The Dallas Mavericks play against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Miami Heat at Miami-Dade Arena

The Portland Trail Blazers play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden

The Atlanta Hawks play against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena

Ben Golliver: Why haven’t Memphis Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant for gun video? Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins: “We’re keeping those dialogues inside, how we’re framing all that stuff. That’s our internal business.” pic.twitter.com/Tg0KzEqhmC
Source: Twitter @BenGolliver

The Utah Jazz (31-35) play against the Dallas Mavericks (34-32) at American Airlines Center

The Golden State Warriors (34-32) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (31-34) at Paycom Center

The Brooklyn Nets (37-28) play against the Houston Rockets (15-50) at Toyota Center

Gina Mizell: James Harden is out tonight, while Tobias Harris and P.J. Tucker are both available after missing last night’s game at Indiana.
Source: Twitter @ginamizell

The Philadelphia 76ers (43-22) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-33) at Target Center

The Charlotte Hornets (21-46) play against the New York Knicks (39-28) at Madison Square Garden

The Milwaukee Bucks (47-18) play against the Orlando Magic (27-39) at Amway Center

Christopher Hine: Chris Finch reiterated Karl-Anthony Towns is still in the “final stages” of returning. Has started doing some basketball activities, Finch said. But no timeline. The quote: “He’s doing some basketball activities now, which is good to see. Still no real timeline for him though.”
Source: Twitter @ChristopherHine

Boston: Jayson Tatum (left knee contusion) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday’s game against Portland.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype

James Edwards III: Hamidou Diallo is out 3-4 weeks minimum with Grade-2 right ankle sprain. Diallo has been as consistent as anyone for a few months and is a free agent this summer. That’s tough.
Source: Twitter @JLEdwardsIII

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Lindell Wigginton to a Two-Way contract. A 6-1 guard, Wigginton has played in 35 games (18 starts) with the Wisconsin Herd this season and is averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks @ NBA.com