Новости за 31.08.2023

I understand Victor Wembanyama is an entirely different player and has received much more hype. But as a former No. 1 pick from another country, what was it like dealing with that pressure? Mychal Thompson: “There are no similarities to me. When I came into this league, nobody cared. He has come into this league as the most hyped prospect in NBA history. It’s even more so than LeBron James because of social media and the exposure he has had in the last few years. Even though he played in France... Читать дальше...

Michael Scotto: The Boston Celtics and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told @hoopshype . Mykhailiuk averaged 10.6 points in 22.5 minutes for the Hornets. He also played for the Knicks last season.
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Clutch Points: “He still thinks of himself as the guy from that Game 1 [vs. the Celtics]… he thinks he should be leading the show. The reason why he wanted out of Philadelphia in the first place is that it’s the Joel Embiid show right now.” — Rachel Nichols on James Harden
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Clutch Points: “It was heartbreaking. I felt like I played my best basketball that particular season… if we would’ve won, I had a great chance of being Finals MVP.” Rajon Rondo reflects on the Celtics’ NBA Finals loss to the Lakers in 2010. (via @OldManAndThree) pic.twitter.com/3mm8sVmmGT
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The value of contracts in the NBA has become a bigger source of debate with their dollar amounts skyrocketing over the past decade. A player earning over $20 million or $30 million doesn’t have the same meaning that it used to. Now contracts are being analyzed in other ways such as their percentage to the salary cap.

As for the other side of this coin, Kerr had told Ingram before Wednesday’s game that he was switching him to the second unit, on the belief that it would be a better fit for him to play with Tyrese Haliburton and Austin Reaves, than with Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards — who are ball dominant. “I agreed with him,” said Ingram, who scored as many points (seven) against Jordan as he had in the first two games of the World Cup. Ingram’s struggles stretched beyond the start of this tournament, going back to the Americans’ exhibition schedule... Читать дальше...

According to Cuban, Irving recognizes that the Mavericks belong to Luka Doncic and is fully supportive of the Slovenian’s leadership role. “Kyrie is a super smart guy and he knows this is Luka’s team. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it. It is Luka’s team. He can play 2… Luka’s that good that when Luka’s in there, Kai needs to run to the corner, he’ll run to the corner. If they double him and he needs to come to the foul line, just get a bounce pass and play 4 on 3, what’s better than that?”
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Marc J. Spears on Damian Lillard wanting to play in Miami: “He’s kind of got that kind of like military basketball mentality. He wants to work. Also, the stability of the organization, the winning, like they’ve been to the Finals what, seven times since 2006? Obviously, Bam, and Jimmy helps, no State tax helps, sunshine helps. And I think at 33 years old, he looks at the landscape of the West and it’s like ‘mmm… I think my chances are better to go out East, and if Miami is able to make the Finals without somebody like myself... Читать дальше...

Tommy Beer: This 1-of-1 Victor Wembanyama signed rookie card sold for $67,333 in a @GoldinCo actuation tonight. That’s the highest amount ever paid for a Wembanyama card pic.twitter.com/DNdohF2HGZ
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Clutch Points: “His grandmother passed away on the 5th of the month. His mother also passed away on the 5th of the month. Anthony Edwards himself was born on the 5th of the month.” @ShamsCharania on why Anthony Edwards changed his number from 1 to 5 🙌 (via @TheRally) pic.twitter.com/gnkjjGpDRU
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Brandon Rahbar: Paul George picks Chet Holmgren to win Rookie of the Year. “They way they play is fun to watch. So I think he’s gonna get a lot of coverage.” (@PodcastPShow) pic.twitter.com/nX19MI2avW
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Coco Gauff was only two months ago embarrassingly bounced from Wimbledon in the first round. Today? Gauff’s in top form. She won the tuneup tournament in Cincinnati less than two weeks ago, toppling No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the final. At Flushing this year, she’s the best hope for the first American champion — men or women — since Sloane Stephens in 2017. The adjustment, Gauff said, was strictly mental. And it was inspired by one of her loyal fans, NBA star Jimmy Butler, who watched from courtside... Читать дальше...

Clutch Points: “I really don’t understand the point of it because the NBA is the best league in the world. It wasn’t the most intelligent response.” Tyrese Haliburton weighs in on Noah Lyles’ “World Champion” comments 🗣️ (via @ZakkasGeorge) pic.twitter.com/fLV6I3gXpV
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Though the Warriors may not Klay Thompson to an extension before he becomes a free agent next summer, Mychal Thompson maintained optimism that Klay will remain with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on the Warriors for the rest of his NBA career. …. Mychal Thompson: “It makes sense. For him, Draymond and Steph should never wear another uniform. Or should never have to wear another uniform. That also goes for Kevon Looney, too. That boy is a Warrior through and through. He needs to retire as a Warrior after another 10 or 12 more years... Читать дальше...