Новости за 09.08.2023

NBA Central: Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly dealing with a foot issue and may miss the World Cup, per @rupertfabig pic.twitter.com/zFnL29V7qx
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Marc J. Spears: T-Wolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by NBA for “recklessly swinging” a chair in frustration that hit two bystanders after a playoff loss at Denver.  This matter was deferred until after the criminal investigation that concluded with charges dismissed last month.
Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears

Clutch Points: The Lakers are reportedly finalizing plans for a Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto Arena that will incorporate his daughter Gigi 💛 In a nod to his jersey numbers, 8 and 24, the statue will be unveiled on August 8, 2024, per @MailOnline. pic.twitter.com/Q8AJKuxZNt
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Some of the NBA 2K24 ratings are finally being revealed: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic… So we’re putting them all together in one place for you to check out until all the ratings are available when the game is released on September 8.

Austin Reaves was a revelation for the Lakers, raising his profile as a third option for the purple and gold during their playoff run this past season. His stellar play in his second NBA season landed him a team-friendly four-year extension worth $56 million and a spot on the USA National Team for the 2023 World Cup.

Adrian Wojnarowski: New York Knicks G Josh Hart is finalizing a four-year, $81 million contract extension, Aaron Mintz, Dave Spahn and Steven Heumann of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. Deal delivers Hart a total of $94M through 2027-2028 season.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

The promised Kobe Bryant statue outside LA’s Crypto.com Arena will incorporate his daughter Gigi and – in a nod to his jersey numbers, 8 and 24 – will be unveiled by the Lakers on August 8, 2024, an inside source has told DailyMail.com. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss previously revealed plans to erect a statue for Bryant after he, his 13-year-old daughter, Gigi, six friends and a pilot died in a helicopter crash in January of 2020.
Source: Russ Weakland, Alex Raskin Sports @ Daily Mail

There was a lot of noise surrounding the team this summer about potentially moving up in the draft a few months ago. Some rumors were floating around that included your name and Zion’s name. When stuff like that starts popping up, does the front office make a point of reaching out to you to let you know what’s going on? Brandon Ingram: With me, I’m not on social media that much. So people will make a joke about it sometimes, or hit me up and ask me what’s going on with this thing they saw on TV. Читать дальше...

Clutch Points: “He came to LA at a time where wasn’t having much success and 2-3 years put a banner in the rafters, so why not? In my opinion, he’s the greatest player to ever play the game.” Austin Reaves on whether LeBron James deserves a Lakers statue. (via @SInow) pic.twitter.com/o70m82ZEhw
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Shams Charania: The Warriors are holding free-agent workouts with veterans Dion Waiters, Tony Snell, Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Harry Giles and Trey Burke at facility over next two weeks, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater. GS has multiple round of workouts to identify signings.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

James Ham: According to a league source, the Sacramento Kings have signed Neemias Queta to a standard contract. No details yet, but the 7-footer out of Portugal is back.
Source: Twitter @James_HamNBA

Dan LeBatard Show: Rent is expensive and I’m living rent free…it’s documented, I don’t need to say anything…I went and got my Avengers…” – @Dwyane Wade finally responds to Paul Pierce’s comments on who in fact had the better career. #HeatCulture youtu.be/nI2bf_p8MLk
Source: Twitter