Новости за 30.04.2023

Kyle Neubeck: Joel Embiid is doubtful for tomorrow’s game, officially
Source: Twitter @KyleNeubeck

Kristian Winfield: Not gonna take a photo but Jimmy Butler’s ankle is swollen to about the size of a baseball. He just had his ankle taped. That’s gonna be painful in the morning.
Source: Twitter @Krisplashed

Stefan Bondy: Mitchell Robinson acknowledges he’s dealing with pain in his hip. How much is he banged up? “Very.”
Source: Twitter @SBondyNYDN

Sean Cunningham: Draymond Green back in the Warriors starting five for Game 7. Kings starters remain the same.
Source: Twitter @SeanCunningham

Mark Giannotto: Dillon Brooks says he doesn’t regret his comments about LeBron James. Taylor Jenkins and Zach Kleiman talked about how “self-created distractions” hurt the Grizzlies in the playoffs. Make of that what you will.
Source: Twitter @mgiannotto

Damichael Cole: Dillon Brooks said he’s feels good about his chances of coming back to Memphis, but he’ll let his agent work on that side of things while he focuses on improving.
Source: Twitter @DamichaelC

Drew Hill: Zach Kleiman is asked about the teams bravado and Dillon Brooks. “There were definitely some self created distractions in the series and along the way. We are going to take a different approach (next season).” He is asked about Brooks again “I’ll hit on Dillon another day…”
Source: Twitter @DrewHill_DM

The Miami Heat (0-0) play against the New York Knicks (0-0) at Madison Square Garden

Gina Mizell: Joel Embiid is doing some light shooting after practice. First time we’ve seen him on the court in any capacity this week during our post-practice viewing period.
Source: Twitter @ginamizell

Tim Bontemps: The NBA announces Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for failing to do media availabilities multiple times during Memphis’ first round loss to the Lakers.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps

Tim Bontemps: The Knicks say Quentin Grimes is available, but that Josh Hart will remain in the starting lineup, while Obi Toppin will start in place of Julius Randle, who is out with his sprained ankle.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps

Ian Begley: Quentin Grimes says he’s close to 100 percent healthy after missing two games with a shoulder issue. Continued to feel better Friday and Saturday. He says he is playing today vs. Heat.
Source: Twitter @IanBegley

With the NBA Draft Combine nearing, several prospects have fallen among mock draft boards and will look to improve their stocks.

The Knicks’ leading scorer officially has been listed as questionable for Game 1 at Madison Square Garden, but coach Tom Thibodeau revealed that Randle still hasn’t participated fully in practice after he re-sprained his left ankle Wednesday late in the first half of their opening-round clincher, Game 5 in Cleveland. “Didn’t do [much], just mainly rehab stuff. He’s day to day. … We’ll see where he is [Sunday],” Thibodeau said Saturday in Tarrytown. “He’s not limping, but he hasn’t done anything... Читать дальше...

The Miami Heat play against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden

Michael Singer: Nuggets seize Game 1 with a commanding 125-107 win. Jamal had 34 points and six 3s, while Joker ripped off 24 points and 19 boards. Denver shot 43% from deep.
Source: Twitter @msinger

Shams Charania: Sources: The knee injury 76ers star Joel Embiid suffered April 20 is considered to be more serious than a Grade 1 LCL sprain. He is currently doubtful for Game 1 vs. Boston.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania