Mark Jackson was the only voter to leave Nikola Jokic entirely off of their MVP ballot
Harrison Wind: One voter left Nikola Jokic off their MVP ballot entirely: ESPN’s Mark Jackson
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
Harrison Wind: One voter left Nikola Jokic off their MVP ballot entirely: ESPN’s Mark Jackson
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
Ireland, who co-hosts a radio show with Steve Mason on ESPN Los Angeles, in addition to calling Lakers games, is the latest guest on the Awful Announcing Podcast. During the interview, which will be released in its entirety Friday, May, 12, Ireland was asked about the possibility of Kobe Bryant getting his own version of The Last Dance and the radio announcer shared news of a potential LeBron James docuseries.
Source: Brandon Contes @ Awful Announcing
Dave McMenamin: As I just reported on NBA Today, a source close to Anthony Davis told ESPN on Thursday morning he “doesn’t envision any scenario” where AD would miss Friday’s Game 6 against the Warriors. “It’s the playoffs,” the source added.
Source: Twitter @mcten
Karl-Anthony Towns on Wolves trading for Rudy Gobert: It was definitely something I wasn’t ready for. I remember being in London and then getting that call so I didn’t actually have any idea that was happening.
Source: YouTube
Karl-Anthony Towns on if the Timberwolves season was a failure: Yes. I only say that because we made all these big trades to succeed in the playoffs and the fact we didn’t make it out of the first round is a failure for us because we want to win a championship, we want to have a chance.
Source: YouTube
Shams Charania: Suns center Deandre Ayton has been ruled out of Game 6 tonight vs. Nuggets due to his rib contusion, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium .
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Kellan Olson: Jamal Murray is now listed as questionable for the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness.
Source: Twitter @KellanOlson
Chris Haynes: Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis (head injury) is expected to be available for Game 6 on Friday barring a setback, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes
According to TNT’s Chris Haynes, the early signs indicated that Anthony Davis avoided a concussion and, thus, would presumably be ready for the next tipoff at Crypto.com arena. Lakers coach Darvin Ham shared few specifics about his condition, but the mood from both him and sources close to Davis was optimistic in the immediate aftermath of it all.
Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic
There was no mention of a concussion after an initial evaluation of Anthony Davis, a source close to the Lakers center told ESPN. “Obviously everyone saw he took a shot to the head, but we just checked on him,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said after the game. “He seems to be doing really good already. That’s just where he’s at. That’s the status of it right now.”
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
Ben Golliver: Lakers’ LeBron James on Steve Kerr’s flopping allegations: “We’re just not a team that goes out there looking for flopping opportunities. That’s just not us. It’s actually never been any team I’ve played on in my 20 years.” pic.twitter.com/F4fsfufBiE
Source: Twitter @BenGolliver
Anthony Slater: Warriors win 121-106 *Stephen Curry: 27 points, separation shots in 4th *Andrew Wiggins: 25 points, gave needed first half punch with Klay struggling *Draymond Green: 20 points, GSW 27-2 last 29 games he scores 18+ *GP2 a +25 in 27 mins. Lock to start G6. *AD’s status in question
Source: Twitter @BA_Turner
Chris Haynes: Early diagnosis indicates Anthony Davis appears to have avoided a concussion and is doing much better now, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes
The Golden State Warriors have forced Game 6 after beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 with a great performance by Draymond Green, who recorded his first 20-point, 10-rebound playoff game since 2019.
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Fred Katz: Tom Thibodeau on Jalen Brunson: “What can you say about the guy? He’s just incredible.”
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
Nick Friedell: Jalen Brunson finishes with 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists — in all 48 minutes. A true Thibs special.
Source: Twitter @NickFriedell
Marc J. Spears: Lakers head coach Darvin Ham says it’s “amazing” that LeBron James made the all-NBA third team at 38 years old and he should’ve been named to the first team for excelling at his age.
Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears
Tim MacMahon: Suns Game 6 injury report: Deandre Ayton (rib contusion) is questionable Chris Paul (left groin strain) is out
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon
Shams Charania: 2022-23 All-NBA teams: 1st: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo 2nd: Stephen Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Jokic, Jaylen Brown 3rd: Damian Lillard, De’Aaron Fox, LeBron James, Julius Randle, Domantas Sabonis
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
“The goal is to win one game. We’ve been here before.” Draymond isn’t fazed by the Lakers’ 3-1 lead 👀 (via @TheVolumeSports)
Source: Twitter
NBA on ESPN: Steve Kerr doesn’t believe this is the end for the Warriors trio 👀 pic.twitter.com/zBkBYe2xvv
Source: Twitter @ESPNNBA
Tim MacMahon: Chris Paul continues to do more work in his recovery from the left groin strain. However, Monty Williams says “nothing’s changed” regarding Paul’s availability.
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon