Новости за 20.04.2023

Ohm Youngmisuk: Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for tonight with a right knee sprain according to source.
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM

Steve Popper: Julius Randle when asked if he thought the Jarrett Allen flagrant was dirty: “Does it even matter at this point? I got, my a** hurts, my elbow hurts, and I’ve got to get ready to play for tomorrow. So it don’t matter at this point. I’m ready to go.”
Source: Twitter @StevePopper

Adrian Wojnarowski: James Harden’s future is very unclear in Philadelphia. Houston is very much in play for him and I think a lot may depend on ‘do they make a run and win and it’s easy to pay him long-term big money, or he just wants to be back in Houston and win or lose he goes, or it’s dependent on the team success,, but it’s gonna look different.
Source: Apple Podcasts

Barnes’ message to his young Kings teammates is “continue to not be complacent.” “Continue to do all the little things,” Barnes said. “Setting screens. Executing. When you play a team five, six, seven times, you can relax and let your guard down. You can think, ‘Oh, this is just another game.’ But the same energy we had the first quarter of Game 1 when everyone is going crazy, you still need that in Game 3 and down the stretch in Game 4, 5 and 6. “The whole time this season when we talked about the playoffs... Читать дальше...

The Phoenix Suns play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena

The Sacramento Kings play against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center

The Philadelphia 76ers play against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center

The Grizzlies guard kept the trash-talking coming during his postgame interview when asked about the interactions with LeBron. “I don’t care, he’s old, Brooks said. “I was waiting for that. I was expecting him to do that Game 4, Game 5. He wanted to say something when I got my fourth foul. “I poke bears, I don’t respect anyone until they come and give me 40. I pride myself on what I do, defense and taking on any challenge that’s on the board.”
Source: Benyam Kidane @ Sporting News

The Milwaukee Bucks handled the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday, winning 138-122 to even the series. Here’s what you need to know: The Bucks were without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was ruled out with a lower back contusion ahead of the contest. He suffered the injury in the first quarter of Game 1. Brook Lopez led Milwaukee with 25 points in 12-of-17 shooting, but he was one of seven Bucks to score in double figures as the team drained 25 3-pointers — tying the playoff record. Читать дальше...

Utah Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen is undertaking military service in Finland following the conclusion of his NBA season. Earlier this week, the Jazz posted a photo on social media of Markkanen reporting for military service, while the 25-year-old uploaded a photo of his new buzz cut to Instagram, reassuring followers that his “curls will be back.” Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series... Читать дальше...

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t need Ja Morant to tie their first-round Western Conference series 1-1 by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93.

Jovan Buha: Game 2: Grizzlies 103, Lakers 93 The Grizzlies even the series 1-1. LeBron James had 28 points and 12 rebounds. Rui Hachimura had 20 points off the bench. AD (4-14) and DLo (2-11) both struggled offensively. There will be a Game 5 back in Memphis. Up next: Game 3 in LA on Sat.
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha

The NBA playoffs are in full swing. That means all the stars are in full force on the hardwood to show off their sneaker gear. LeBron James, Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum, and Stephen Curry are just a few of the big names to watch.

Harrison Wind: Michael Malone: “No concern” about Nikola Jokic’s wrist. He’s playing tonight.
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind

Golden State: Andrew Wiggins (right shoulder soreness), Jordan Poole (left ankle sprain) and Gary Payton II (general illness) have been downgraded to questionable for Thursday’s Game 3 against Sacramento.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype

Jamal Collier: Giannis Antetokounmpo is OUT tonight, coach Mike Budenholzer says.
Source: Twitter @JamalCollier

Memphis Grizzlies PR: .@Memphis Grizzlies status update: Ja Morant (RT Hand Soreness) is inactive tonight vs @Lakers.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

DJ Wagner has all the tools and guidance to get to the pro level. After all, his grandfather (Milt Wagner) and father (Dajuan Wagner), played in the NBA. Wagner could potentially be the first third-generation player in the near future. Ranked No. 4 on 247Sports and No. 1 back in 2020, Wagner will join Aaron Bradshaw in Kentucky and play for legendary coach John Calipari.

Connor Letourneau: Bob Myers on Draymond Green: “Without him, we probably don’t have any of the championships. But he’s a complicated guy, for sure.”
Source: Twitter @Con_Chron