Poole is generally viewed around the NBA as a talented scorer, which makes sense given his career-high 20.4 points per game this season. But several competing executives wonder how much his offensive talent leads to winning, given what he doesn’t bring on the defensive end. “He’s empty calories,” one Eastern Conference executive said.
Source: Eric Pincus @ Bleacher Report
“He doesn’t defend, doesn’t really create for others and that Draymond [Green] incident wasn’t a great look for either of them,” another said, referring to Green punching Poole before the start of the season. “The intel on Poole [and his presence in the locker room] isn’t great.”
Source: Eric Pincus @ Bleacher Report
Adrian Wojnarowski: Fifteen-year NBA veteran and ESPN analyst JJ Redick has interviewed for the Toronto Raptors’ coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Redick was part of a first-round of candidates to meet with franchise leadership.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Paul Reed wants to continue his NBA career as a member of the 76ers. “If they would like to keep me, then I would like to come back for sure,” the backup center said Tuesday. “I really would like to come back.” The third-year player is having a career season in the final year of his contract. He’ll become a restricted free agent this summer, meaning the Sixers can match any offer sheet he receives.
Source: Keith Pompey @ The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Denver Nuggets play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center
The Denver Nuggets are spending $53,779,555 per win while the Phoenix Suns are spending $88,021,226 per win
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The Boston Celtics play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center
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In this week’s edition of the NBA sneaker roundup, Stephen Curry, James Harden, Jaylen Brown, and Anthony Davis are among the stars showcasing their footwear. Notably, Harden delivered a 42-point performance against Boston and, after the game, he was generous enough to give his sneakers to John Hao, a Michigan State shooting survivor.
Tim MacMahon: Asked Chris Paul about the possibility of him playing Game 6: “We’ll see. I’m trying to.”
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon
Clutch Points: Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets win Game 5 118-102 to take a 3-2 series lead and push the Suns to the brink of elimination 🃏 Jokic: 29 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists Brown: 25 points, 5 rebounds Murray: 19 points, 6 assists, 7-of-15 FG Porter Jr.: 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5-of-8 3PT pic.twitter.com/aVmFQ1KVKt
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Jared Weiss: Jayson Tatum on getting booed: “We’ve got booed before, so it’s not anything new. We’ve been in that position before and we didn’t play well today. Fans could see it, you guys saw it, and we know that.”
Source: Twitter @JaredWeissNBA
Tim Bontemps: Final: 76ers 115, Celtics 103 Joel Embiid has 33 points, Tyrese Maxey has 30 & James Harden finishes with 17-8-10 as Philly takes a 3-2 lead in this series & has a chance to close it out with a victory Thursday in Philly. Jayson Tatum had 36 for Boston, which shot 12-38 from 3.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
Clutch Points: “You tip your hat to Lonnie Walker. That’s a guy who’s been in and out of the lineup… On the biggest stage, he came through. We were right there at tying the series up 2-2 and he came through and he beat us.” — Draymond Green (via @TheVolumeSports) pic.twitter.com/CRFKND2VWR
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Jeremy Woo: Here is the full combine list, per the NBA. Note that Victor Wembanyama is not participating, with his season still in progress in France. pic.twitter.com/ddPGSkeQFg
Source: Twitter @JeremyWoo
Dalton Johnson: Steve Kerr believes Draymond Green should have been First Team All-Defensive
Source: Twitter @DaltonJ_Johnson