Новости за 25.04.2023

Jason Anderson: “There’s no if, ands or buts … I’m playing.” — De’Aaron Fox
Source: Twitter @JandersonSacBee

Shams Charania: Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. has picked up his $6.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Porter played in just eight games this season due to a left foot injury that needed season-ending surgery in January.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Ohm Youngmisuk: Paul George said he definitely wants Russell Westbrook back next season and said Westbrook “is the leader” the Clippers need at point guard.
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM

Ky Carlin: Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid hasn’t been able to do anything since the injury. Today, Rivers says he watched film and that’s it. #Sixers
Source: Twitter @Ky_Carlin

Sources close to the Chinese Basketball Association have told the Post that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson is likely to be naturalised to play for China in time for this summer’s FIBA World Cup. The nine-year NBA veteran is expected to fly to China after the end of the playoffs.
Source: SCMP

My late-April read on Young’s situation, before the offseason actually begins for the Hawks, is that he’s unlikely to be dealt even if Atlanta does decide to explore his trade market.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

Nick Wright: LeBron is 7-12 (58%) in his career on game tying/winning field goal attempts in the final :01 of playoff games. For some context, Kobe, Steph, Durant, Kawhi, Harden, Westbrook, Dirk, Wade, Duncan, Jokic, T-Mac & Nash, other legends/MVPs of his eras are a COMBINED 6-50 (12%) pic.twitter.com/s686wf0Gmp
Source: Twitter @getnickwright

An Eastern Conference All-Star slot eluded him. An All-NBA berth probably will, too. But I have been assured that Brunson has very much played his way into national-team consideration with USA Basketball
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

“I want to play until I can’t no more, man,” he says. “A title is incredible, but what it’s going to mean to me as an individual? I want to win a title for a city, for my teammates, for the organization. Is it going to get me more notoriety, more attention, a ring? It’s not really about me. That’s how I look at championships. So I want to do this together. I’m looking forward to going on the journey with these guys.”
Source: Logan Murdock @ The Ringer

When asked about where his relationship with Irving stands now, Durant seems to still be reconciling it himself. “That’s something I’m going to keep internal. I don’t want to expose our relationship,” Durant says. “I think that’s deeper than basketball, but I wouldn’t say it was a problem. I didn’t think it was a problem.”
Source: Logan Murdock @ The Ringer

Through the first three games of this series, his running mate was having a rough go of it. Towns could not find a rhythm in the first two games, committing more turnovers than made field goals in two decisive losses. In Game 3 on Friday night, he shot the ball better, but the Nuggets ran circles around him on defense to go up 3-0. After the game, Towns was crestfallen and without answers for why things had gone so wrong so fast. The next day, who is knocking on his door? Edwards, who paid Towns... Читать дальше...

“He’s got more hype than LeBron James did because of social media,” an NBA scout told HoopsHype. “LeBron had a couple of games on ESPN, but outside of that, the public hadn’t really seen him. With Wembanyama, you’re seeing him on Twitter, and the NBA already had his games being broadcasted on the NBA app. He’s projected to add half a billion dollars in franchise value. There’s no chance anyone’s going ahead of him.”
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

“He’s always been a role player,” an NBA scout told HoopsHype. “He reminds me of Patrick Williams when I watch him. You could draft him in the top five because of his body and perceived upside, but he’s never done it as a lead guy. To me, you’ve got to do it at least at one level (high school or college). He’s always contributed to winning teams and is willing to accept any role on winning teams.”
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

Following the NCAA Tournament and a few weeks before the NBA Draft Combine, mock draft boards have shifted.

Stephen Curry, De’Aaron Fox, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James have each delivered exceptional performances in their latest games, all while sporting the most recent sneaker releases.

Melissa Rohlin: Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant skipping media availability after Game 4 is a horrible look. The ultimate lack of maturity and accountability.
Source: Twitter @melissarohlin

Anthony Chiang: FINAL: Heat 119, Bucks 114. Jimmy Butler with 56 points. The highest-scoring playoff performance in Heat history and a new career-high for Butler. Heat leads the series 3-1.
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang

Ohm Youngmisuk: Kawhi Leonard remains out for Game 5 with a right knee sprain. Paul George also remains out with a right knee sprain.
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM

Shams Charania: Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen has won the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Chris Haynes: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) has officially been cleared to return tonight against Miami Heat, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

Tim Bontemps: The Timberwolves say Kyle Anderson will miss Game 5 against Denver with the left eye injury he suffered in Minnesota’s Game 4 win.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Ime Udoka has agreed to a deal to become the next Houston Rockets coach.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Tim Bontemps: The NBA announces Dejounte Murray has been suspended one game for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing an official at the conclusion of Game 4 Sunday. Murray will miss Game 5 Tuesday night, with Boston leading 3-1 in the series.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania