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The Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers remain engaged in talks surrounding a trade for star guard James Harden a week ahead of the start of the regular season, league sources said. Here’s what you need to know: Harden has not attended any of the 76ers’ three preseason games, has skipped a shootaround and has only participated in one five-on-five live competition in the two weeks since training camp began, per the sources.
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Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Houston Rockets are trading G Kevin Porter Jr., and two future second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder — who are waiving Porter Jr., immediately. Thunder are sending the Rockets Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in the transaction.
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The 2023-24 Utah Jazz boast a strong frontcourt, primarily thanks to one-time All-Star Lauri Markkanen, an excellent floor-spacing 4-man who can play some small forward, too. Alongside Markkanen, second-year big man Walker Kessler is already one of the best rim protectors in the NBA, using his fantastic size, length and instincts to get stops near the bucket.

What are your expectations for Tyrese Maxey this year? Tobias Harris: I think he’s an All-Star. I think he’s going to show people his playmaking ability as well. I think he’s such a great shot-maker and somebody who makes tough shots. It’s impressive, especially with the threes he makes off the bounce, and to be able to shoot it at a high clip. I think we’re going to see a big leap for him this year.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

You’ve made over $211 million in your career, but one accolade missing from your resume is an All-Star selection. How do you feel about that? Tobias Harris: I think I’ve made the case a few years to be there (an All-Star). It’s something that, as a player, you strive to get. I think after the first one, where I thought I should’ve made it, I kind of said, “F it.” There are 12 guys that make it, and it’s a tough thing to get into. A lot of it has to do with team success as well. I just let that be my fuel of being on a team that’s No. Читать дальше...

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has made over $211 million as the highest-paid player who never made an All-Star team but hopes to earn that elusive selection and help the Sixers advance past the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2001.

Maljkovic shared this news while reflecting on Serbia’s second-place finish in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. “We didn’t have NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic. Neither Vasilije Micic, the MVP of the EuroLeague. Nor Nikola Kalinic. I think we come together and get the best out of us, as in all sports,” he said. “I can be proud of Novak Djokovic’s season and Ivana Spanovic [Serbian long jumper], who won gold in the 2023 World Athletics Championships. “By the way, I already announced that in Paris, they will be all, Jokic included. Читать дальше...

“He’s much better. Not even close. I think he’s much better,” the Serbian superstar said.. Jokic further elaborated on the changes he has observed in Murray’s style of play, noting his increased maturity, experience, and enhanced ability to pace the game. “Mature, experienced, slow the games. I think just because of the injury slow him down, so he needed to read a little bit better. Maybe it sounds stupid, but I the injury helped him,” he said about Murray.
Source: TalkBasket

Throughout his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been with Nike, and re-signed with them back in 2017. Nike debuted Antetokounmpo’s first shoe back in June 2019, and since then the two-time MVP has had five editions of his own signature shoe, the Zoom Freak, plus three Giannis Immortality models.

NBA: Preseason-Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) dunks in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs…

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) dunks in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center.

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NBA: Preseason-Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs

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The 2023-24 Washington Wizards have some solid bucket-getters on the roster, primarily in the form of veteran power forward Kyle Kuzma and newly acquired 2-guard Jordan Poole from Golden State. They may not get many stops but the duo scores often, and usually in a flashy manner.

The Portland Trail Blazers (1-3) play against the Phoenix Suns (3-1) at Footprint Center

The strength of the 2023-24 Toronto Raptors is the team’s versatility and length, as the team is set to start Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, all at least 6-foot-7, long and able to handle the ball, create for others or score for themselves.

Chicago Bulls: OFFICIAL: We have signed center Derrick Favors and forward Kahlil Whitney to camp contracts.
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The Houston Rockets (3-0) play against the San Antonio Spurs (1-2) at Frost Bank Center

The Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) play against the Brooklyn Nets (1-2) at Barclays Center

The 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs will receive as much attention as any team that went 22-60 the year prior has ever gotten – and the reason why is obvious.

“I just feel like them having the power to really send me anywhere they want, they sent me where I can be valued and be appreciated and things that I wanted in my career,” Ayton said Monday. “They didn’t just throw me anywhere. They threw me where guys are my age and learning good basketball and starting something new. It could’ve been worse. I really got blessed to be a part of an organization that really valued me.”
Source: Arizona Republic

Sirius XM NBA: “I wish it would have just gotten over earlier” 🔊 @Bam1of1 on why he thought the Damian Lillard trade discussions went on longer than they should have #HEATTwitter #HeatCulture @MiamiHeat | @TheJaxShow siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… pic.twitter.com/tOe65RUgrh
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