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Tim MacMahon: “He’s going to be a game-time decision,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of Ja Morant.
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon

What’s more noteworthy is that the gap between His Airness and King James is closing — and is closing fast, fast, fast. When The Athletic polled NBA players four years ago, Jordan won 73.0 percent of the vote, with James a distant second, at 11.9 percent. So, what’s changed? James has added to his incredible list of accomplishments, winning his fourth NBA title (with a third team) and passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the league’s career points leader. No one in league history, with the possible exception of Abdul-Jabbar... Читать дальше...

Apparently it took four titles for players (not named Dillon Brooks) to finally stop questioning Draymond Green’s greatness. He shared this unwelcome distinction with Russell Westbrook in 2019 by earning 17.0 percent of the vote, but slid down to 3.7 percent in this edition. (Westbrook received no votes.) As for Young, it should surprise no one that even his fellow players are somewhat skeptical of him these days. He’s the Atlanta Hawks franchise centerpiece player during this time of great tumult and organizational transition... Читать дальше...

And how’s this for an oddity worth highlighting? Six players — Deandre Ayton, Tobias Harris, Jaren Jackson Jr., Damian Lillard, Austin Reaves and Nikola Vučević — received votes for both “most overrated” and “most underrated” (a category you can find next). The Lillard inclusion in this section was quite unexpected. “(The Blazers) haven’t really won that much,” the player who voted for Lillard said. “I know he’s a great player individually, but … that’s what happens when you shoot that much. And then just over his career... Читать дальше...

A few samplings from the Embiid supporters who were polled: “There’s not many people in the league you may fear, but I think he’s one of those few people that you have appropriate fear for every time you go out,” one player said. “Dominance,” another player said of Embiid. “He’s the hardest player to stop in the league, and his team is winning.” “I think he’s a clear-cut (No. 1), to be honest — and he plays defense,” said another player of Embiid. “When you’ve got a guy that plays both ends, like Joel Embiid... Читать дальше...

He doubled-down this season; with running mate Khris Middleton missing more than half the season because of injuries, Holiday’s defense helped Milwaukee compile the league’s best overall record. Holiday is finally getting the flowers he always deserved. “He’s literally a guy you avoid,” an opposing player said. “Every offense looks to get the ball away from where he is, both guarding the ball and away from the ball. His hands are unbelievable. It’s always been Jrue Holiday for me.”
Source: Sam Amick... Читать дальше...

What’s more noteworthy is that the gap between His Airness and King James is closing — and is closing fast, fast, fast. When The Athletic polled NBA players four years ago, Jordan won 73.0 percent of the vote, with James a distant second, at 11.9 percent. So, what’s changed? James has added to his incredible list of accomplishments, winning his fourth NBA title (with a third team) and passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the league’s career points leader. No one in league history, with the possible exception of Abdul-Jabbar... Читать дальше...

James Johnson is 36 years old, which is kinda ancient in pro basketball terms. But few, if any, people in the NBA would dare mess with him. That’s what happens when word gets out that Johnson has earned a black belt in karate and is said to own a 20-0 record in kickboxing matches.  Johnson’s nickname is “Bloodsport,” which is a damn cool nickname to have. “The whole league would say the same thing,” one player said of Johnson. “That’s not smoke they want. I’ve seen it in person.”
Source: Sam Amick... Читать дальше...

New York Knicks PR: Josh Hart (sprained left ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s Game 2 at Cleveland.
Source: Twitter @NY_KnicksPR

Shams Charania: No breaks or fractures in Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s right hand, sources say. His status remains up in air for Game 2 vs. Lakers with what’s believed to be a significant pain tolerance injury. Reporting from Run It Back on @FanDuelTV :
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Marc J. Spears: Warriors star Draymond Green asked for an X-ray on his right ankle after the Game 2 loss to the host Kings after feeling soreness, source confirmed to @andscape @espn . Source adds Green believes the injury came when Kings star Domantas Sabonis grabbed his ankle before the stomp.
Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears

Adrian Wojnarowski: X-rays returned negative on Sabonis’ sternum and it appears he’s avoided injury, source tells ESPN. He will undergo additional testing on Tuesday as a precaution.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

The Sacramento Kings have taken a 2-0 series lead against the Golden State Warriors, after beating them 114-106 in Game 2.

The Los Angeles Clippers play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center

The New York Knicks play against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

The Atlanta Hawks play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden

The Atlanta Hawks have not won any games while the Boston Celtics are spending $177,570,808 per win

Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Tuesday April 18, 2023

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Kendra Andrews: Klay Thompson on Green’s ejection: “What are you gonna to do someone grabs your foot at full when you’re running full speed?… That’s not cool. I’m not saying what Draymond did was right but you can’t just grab somebody’s foot taking off in a full sprint.”
Source: Twitter @kendra__andrews

Adrian Wojnarowski: Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis is undergoing X-rays on his ribs/lungs, sources tell ESPN. Sabonis is getting evaluated after Draymond Green stepped on him in Game 2.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Embiid was a force down low, particularly on the defensive end, as the Sixers superstar swatted away three blocks in 37 minutes of action. After seeing the box score, however, the six-time All-Star decided to take a dig at Jaren Jackson Jr.and the Memphis Grizzlies: “Only three blocks? Damn, I need the Memphis scorekeeper,” Embiid said after the game, via ClutchPoints on Twitter.
Source: Paolo Songco @ Clutch Points

Clutch Points: Draymond Green stomps on Domantas Sabonis. He was hit with a flagrant 2 foul and ejected. pic.twitter.com/gYWvNO9lHR
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

The Golden State Warriors (0-2) play against the Sacramento Kings (2-0) at Golden 1 Center

Kelly Iko: The Houston Rockets will interview Ime Udoka for the franchise’s head coaching job on Wednesday, sources tell @TheAthletic. Udoka was suspended by the Boston Celtics prior to the 2022-23 season for violations of team policies.
Source: Twitter @KellyIko

Shams Charania: Warriors are placing forward Andrew Wiggins back into the starting lineup tonight for Game 2 vs. Kings, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Duane Rankin: ‘He just made a lot of tough shots. Got away with a couple of travels, but nah, he’s a great player.” Torrey Craig on defending Kawhi Leonard in #Suns loss #Clippers.
Source: Twitter @DuaneRankin