Новости за 21.03.2023

Tim MacMahon: Ja Morant, meeting with the media for the first time since his suspension ended, says his counseling will be an ongoing process. He was adamant that, “I don’t have an alcohol problem.”
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon

Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham confirms that Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley worked out for the Lakers yesterday, but clarified that “nothing is imminent.” He said the Lakers were doing their “due diligence” on evaluating big man options.
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha

Kevin Chouinard: For tonight’s game vs. Detroit: Jalen Johnson (mild left hamstring strain; mild left groin strain) is out. Dejounte Murray (non-COVID illness) is out.

Barbara Barker: “We look forward to dunking on Jarrett Allen,” says Spencer Dinwiddie of his former teammate whom he expects to play tonight when Nets host Cleveland.
Source: Twitter @meanbarb

New York is 12-4 since acquiring Josh Hart, who told Andscape that he hopes to sign a long-term deal with the Knicks. His wife is on board with that decision, too. “I want bigger things for my wife and myself,” Hart said. “Just find a home somewhere where we are valued and really like living there. And I think that can be New York. I would love for it to be New York and hopefully the organization feels the same way. Coming up, this contract is hopefully my biggest one, one where I’m making sure my family’s fully taken care of. Читать дальше...

Shams Charania: There is optimism that Minnesota Timberwolves stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards (ankle) could return as soon as Wednesday vs. Atlanta Hawks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Towns, sidelined since Nov. 28 with Grade 3 calf strain, is on the cusp of a major return.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

“I believe any hardship in life builds character,” said Irving who was suspended earlier this season and last year missed more than half of Brooklyn’s games because of his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. “When you’re dealing with particular hardships in the public eye, especially with the media being attracted to just keeping up with what we’re doing, or what’s the next kind of grab or story,” Irving said. “I don’t want to assume anything by every media member, but that’s just the way it seems for me and my perspective... Читать дальше...

“The crazy part about Fox is he’s barely scratching his potential,” Brown said. “I’m telling you, he’s got a lot of room to grow. I’ve been pleasantly surprised being around him because his ceiling is so high. He’s doing it at the right times. He could literally go out there at the beginning of the games and think about himself and probably average 40. He’s that good. He’s picking the right spots to do it. He’s trying to learn what it means to lead this team not only during games but practices... Читать дальше...

A year after being mentioned in trade rumors and an uncertain future in Sacramento, De’Aaron Fox became a first-time All-Star, with more accolades potentially coming and the Kings on the verge of ending their 16-year playoff drought.

But according to Mario Chalmers, the same cannot be said about LeBron. Chalmers played alongside LeBron in Miami and the two didn’t exactly get along. Here is what Chalmers recently said (via Playmaker): “Nobody fears Bron. Nobody’s like ‘[expletive] I gotta go play against Bron tonight.’ Nobody said that. I don’t know why. Because I seen people be scared when they actually lined up to him but they’re not scared thinking about that matchup, right? You hear anybody from that era talk about going against Jordan, there’s a fear. Читать дальше...

Drew Hill: Dillon Brooks said Ja Morant told the team he wanted to come off the bench with the way they are playing right now. “I told him ‘HELL NO! You’re too good a player and you’re the engine of this team.’”
Source: Twitter @DrewHill_DM

Kylen Mills: Dillon Brooks said after tonight’s game that he’s a big fan of Kyrie Irving, everything he stands for and the way he used his platform. Said Kyrie is just like Kobe and Michael Jordan in playing the game at a different pace. Interesting. 🎥 @Brax_Avery pic.twitter.com/hyLldzADl4
Source: Twitter @KylenMills

The Memphis Grizzlies embraced All-Star point guard Ja Morant when he rejoined the team Monday after serving an eight-game suspension and anticipate that he will play in Wednesday night’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks. “We’re hopeful for Wednesday, so long as everything medically clears out,” coach Taylor Jenkins said before Monday’s game, also against the Mavericks.
Source: Tim MacMahon @ ESPN

“He’s holding himself accountable,” Brooks said after the Grizzlies’ 112-108 win Monday, their sixth victory in the past seven games. “He’s made some changes in his life. … He’s taking ownership of it, which is just a great thing for his growth, for his basketball career, for everything. You’re going to see a different Ja out there who’s going to be consistent every single night and who’s going to give us that energy that we need to be that top team in the West.”
Source: Tim MacMahon @ ESPN

Tim MacMahon: Kyrie Irving is wearing a walking boot on his right foot. “It’s just precautionary,” he said. He hopes to play Wednesday vs. Warriors. He said the concern is the foot injury he re-aggravated, not the ankle he twisted.
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon

The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena

The Boston Celtics play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center

The San Antonio Spurs play against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center

The Detroit Pistons play against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena

The Washington Wizards play against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center

The Washington Wizards are spending $4,750,279 per win while the Orlando Magic are spending $4,346,813 per win

Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Tuesday March 21, 2023

Broadcast Info

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National TV: N/A
Home TV: Bally Sports Florida
Away TV: NBCSWA
Home Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
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The Sacramento Kings (43-27) play against the Utah Jazz (34-36) at Vivint Arena

The Dallas Mavericks (36-35) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (43-27) at FedExForum

The Golden State Warriors (36-36) play against the Houston Rockets (18-53) at Toyota Center

Ball said it’s too early to tell if he will change up anything in an attempt to curtail the lower extremity injuries. He’s unsure if ankle braces are in his future, or if he may need more support in his sneakers. “I have to see how I feel when I come back first,” he said, “and make a decision.”
Source: Charlotte Observer