Новости за 19.04.2023

Jason Anderson: Kings center Domantas Sabonis will most likely play in Game 3 vs. the Warriors, per Mike Brown.
Source: Twitter @JandersonSacBee

NBA on ESPN: NBA Executive Vice President Joe Dumars shed some light on the decision to suspend Draymond Green with @Malika Andrews: “It was a debate throughout the office all day yesterday on this. It wasn’t a quick or easy or light decision.”
Source: Twitter @ESPNNBA

Ira Winderman: Giannis Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for tonight vs. Heat.
Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat

Cameron Salerno: JJ Redick this morning: “The refs have dictated too much in the Kings favor this series.”
Source: Twitter

“It’s something that I strongly disagree with. I think it’s a really bad take,” Kevin Love emphasized when discussing those wanting to change the NBA’s charge rule. “… People get upset because they think it’s a dirty play. I fully disagree with that. You’re not undercutting anybody. “I always think about things in terms of intent. My intention is never to do that. There are 450 players, it’s an elite fraternity. You got to plant seeds, plant trees, watch the league grow and I don’t think the large... Читать дальше...

And now this championship chase is as veteran depth on the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. “I mean it’s part of the business,” Goran Dragic said of a post-Heat whirlwind that largely has been lean on playing time. “I know I’m not young anymore. I could have re-signed with Brooklyn, but I didn’t want to be in that situation, because it was a little bit crazy. I just tried to find a team that’s calmer and to be more stable. I thought that would be with Chicago.” That stability now comes with familiar faces... Читать дальше...

Kyle Neubeck: Tyrese Maxey on Joel Embiid’s leadership: “I feel like the leadership coming from Joel has been on another level this year” pic.twitter.com/t7OvCTK09U
Source: Twitter @KyleNeubeck

Eric Nehm: Just wrapped up at Bucks shootaround. There has been no status change on Giannis Antetokounmpo. He is still listed as doubtful (lower back contusion) for Game 2 on the Bucks’ injury report.
Source: Twitter @eric_nehm

NBA Central: The Warriors are ‘livid’ with the NBA’s decision to suspend Draymond Green, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/wH0C54RGCT
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Kevin Durant on Joel Embiid being his pick in the MVP race: “He’s just flat-out unstoppable…Joel’s my guy. He was my guy last year, too.”
Source: YouTube

NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars said Wednesday that the decision to suspend Golden State’s Draymond Green for Game 3 of the Warriors’ first-round series against Sacramento was difficult, and wasn’t made without serious consideration of many factors. Dumars, who oversees the league’s basketball operations and sanctions for on-court incidents, said Tuesday night that Green would sit a game for stepping on the chest of Kings center Domantas Sabonis. That incident happened midway during the fourth quarter of Game 2 on Monday night. Читать дальше...

A fan is suing Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal and the team over a postgame incident March 21 in Orlando, Florida, alleging battery and assault and asking for damages exceeding $50,000.
Source: David Purdum @ ESPN

ESPN: Breaking: Draymond Green has been suspended one game without pay for stepping on the chest of Domantas Sabonis, the NBA announced. Damian Lillard: 🤦🏾‍ . @1momo1__: Dawg let’s give it up, Draymond isn’t signing with the Blazers. Damian Lillard: A suspension is crazy. 🤷🏽‍
Source: Twitter @Dame_Lillard

Chris Haynes: Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul received an X-ray on his right hand following the Game 2 victory and results came back clean, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

Devin Booker dropped 38 points and Kevin Durant added 25 to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109 in Game 2 and tie the Western Conference first-round series 1-1.

The NBA has suspended Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green for one game for stepping on the chest of the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis, the league announced Tuesday night. “The suspension was based in part on Green’s history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the NBA said in a statement. Green will serve his suspension Thursday when the Warriors host the Kings for Game 3 at Chase Center. Sacramento holds a 2-0 lead in the series. The incident between Green and Sabonis occured with 7:03 remaining in the... Читать дальше...

Marc Stein: The Kings say Domantas Sabonis is questionable for Game 3 with a sternum contusion.
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Law Murray: Phoenix wins Game 2 123-109 to tie series at 1-1. 27-point turnaround after Clippers led 49-36 in 2nd quarter. Game 5 is on the calendar now. Chris Paul snaps Scott Foster streak, Kevin Durant snaps playoff losing streak. Devin Booker: 38 points, 14/22 FGs Game 3 in LA Thu
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

Clutch Points: Darius Garland and the Cavs DOMINATE the Knicks in Game 2 to even up the series 👀 Garland: 32 points 7 assists 8-of-17 FG 6-of-10 3PM 10-of-11 FT pic.twitter.com/sR15isOjL0
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

The Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) play against the Phoenix Suns (1-1) at Footprint Center

Clutch Points: Jayson Tatum and the Celtics handle the Hawks to take a 2-0 series lead💪 Jayson Tatum: 29 points, 10 rebounds, 5-of-9 3PM. Derrick White: 26 points, 11-of-16 FG. pic.twitter.com/eeb4MEMtRW
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

And though the prospect of a second back surgery hasn’t been completely ruled out, The Post has learned it’s now considered unlikely, and he has made progress, not just in his health, but also in his headspace. “There will be an assessment around the start of May, and if he [feels] exponentially worse or no improvement, that could end up an option. But every sign has indicated that that won’t be the case,” a source familiar with the situation told The Post. “He’s made really good improvement. “The evaluation is a normal evaluation... Читать дальше...

Chris Haynes: Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) is out for Game 2 tonight versus the Los Angeles Clippers.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

The New York Knicks (1-0) play against the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse