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After Evan Fournier showcased his shooting Saturday night, the Knicks guard got a hardy endorsement — and words of advice — from a fellow Frenchman who is helping Fournier navigate a “disrespectful” situation. “He’s the best shooter on the team. He’s the best shooter on the Knicks,” Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves center and 3-time Defensive Player of the Year, told The Post. “In terms of pure 3-point shooting, I think he’s the best. “I think he can contribute and help a lot of teams. I think everybody knows it. Читать дальше...

Reigning league MVP Joel Embiid returns for another season with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023-24 with hopes of leading the team past the second round of the playoffs for the first time since the Allen Iverson era.

Mitchell Robinson’s name came up in the Knicks’ talks with Portland about a potential Jrue Holiday trade, per SNY sources. Obviously, nothing came to fruition there, but any team talking to the Knicks about a significant deal will probably ask about Robinson. He’s young, productive and on a reasonable contract.
Source: SportsNet New York

Embiid had previously expressed his interest in playing for the French national team, so much so that it was thought the 76ers player could already be available to coach Vincent Collet for EuroBasket 2022. However, the Cameroon native, partly due to some physical troubles, chose to sit out last offseason, postponing any possible talk until the following summer. It was precisely his interest in playing for the French national team that had prompted the top leadership of the federation to get him a passport... Читать дальше...

The strength of the 2023-24 Orlando Magic will be in their frontcourt, as they are led by two young forwards with All-Star – if not eventual All-NBA – potential in World Cup champion Franz Wagner and reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero. It’ll be interesting to see the types of leaps Wagner and Banchero can make not only this season but over the next few years.

Muggsy Bogues, standing at a mere 5 feet 3 inches, defied all odds in the world of professional basketball. Throughout his 14-year career, he often found himself standing next to towering NBA giants like Gheorghe Muresan or Manute Bol. Bogues showcased an unmatched speed and quickness, combined with a relentless work ethic, becoming a fan favorite while averaging 7.7 points and 7.6 assists in 889 regular-season.

You said it’s a blessing to play with Lillard. In what way? Giannis Antetokounmpo It’s a blessing to have opportunity to play with a guy that is built from the same cloth as you. A guy that is a killer [as a basketball player]. He plays with a chip on his shoulder. He’s been good for so many years in the league, dominating the league. And having a guy that you can go to war with every single day that wants it as bad as you want, it is always a good feeling. I’m hungry, but he even makes me hungry... Читать дальше...

But the plan to add draft-pick swaps in a package for Harden hasn’t moved the needle for the Sixers. They’ve said they’re interested in a package that includes Clippers guard Terance Mann and first-round picks. But the source said Morey knows Mann is untouchable. The Sixers are looking for an All-Star player or assets to acquire for Harden. That’s why draft-pick swaps may not be good enough. And word is that the Sixers don’t expect the picks from the Clippers, who need to stay relevant in a big market... Читать дальше...

The point guard is either going to come back and play for the 76ers or hurry up and get moved to another NBA team. He is practicing with the Sixers and performing his normal post-practice shooting routine. He’s “ramping up” with the hope of being available to play in the Oct. 20 preseason finale against the Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center. But skeptics wonder if Harden is only doing this because he expects to be traded.
Source: Keith Pompey @ The Philadelphia Inquirer

“It was very tough,” he recalled being ruled out from the World Cup held in Asia during the offseason, “The day I made the decision, not me, as a group we made a decision. I had to tell the coach that I was not going to be able to play. It was very tough.” “It has not bothered me at all,” he added on his current health status, following the international competition and heading to the NBA Regular Season, “The medical staff did an incredible job of loading slowly. I wanted to go right away as soon as I got here to play pick-up the first day. Читать дальше...

NBA: Preseason-New Orleans Pelicans at Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts to block a shot by New Orleans Pelicans guard…

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts to block a shot by New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park.

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NBA: Preseason-New Orleans Pelicans at Atlanta Hawks

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2023-24 will be a big year for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has fast-tracked its rebuild and already boasts a very strong roster, even with its treasure trove of draft assets still as strong as ever.

The Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) play against the Utah Jazz (2-1) at Delta Center

The Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) play against the New York Knicks (0-0) at Madison Square Garden