Новости за 21.10.2023

Michael Scotto: The New York Knicks have agreed to two-way deals with Jacob Toppin and Charlie Brown Jr, league sources told @hoopshype.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Tony Jones: In a move that was expected, The Utah Jazz have informed point guard Kris Dunn they are guaranteeing his contract for the upcoming season, League Sources tell The Athletic. Dunn has played well since coming to the Jazz last season. The former lotto pick finds a home
Source: Twitter @Tjonesonthenba

Ohm Youngmisuk: Terance Mann says he does not expect to sign an extension before the season starts. “Not happening.”
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM

Michael Scotto: The Miami Heat agreed to a two-year deal with guard Dru Smith, which includes a partial guarantee for this season and includes a July trigger date for next season, league sources told @hoopshype. Smith appeared in 15 combined games with the Heat and Nets last season.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Michael Scotto: The New York Knicks have signed Isaiah Roby to an Exhibit 10 contract, team says.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

NBA Central: Kenyon Martin says ‘real basketball people’ knows that Kyrie Irving is the best player on the Mavericks over Luka Doncic (🎥 @GilsArenaShow / h/t @headhonchospor2) pic.twitter.com/Vw5FgHS9DD
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

“He’s been dynamite,” Brown said of Fox’s defense at practice ahead of the Kings’ second matchup against Golden State. “The level of consistency on (the defensive) end of the floor, doing what we’re trying to preach … The dude can’t get screened if he doesn’t want to, he’s that good. You couple that with the way he can be defensively and add that to his development offensively, man. (Fox) still has room to grow on both ends.” So, is the proverbial “next step” for Fox coming defensively? He averaged 25.0 points... Читать дальше...

Victor Wembanyama put on a show last night leading the Spurs with 19 points, five blocks, and four rebounds in only 21 minutes, securing a 122-117 preseason finale victory over the Warriors. Those at Chase Center witnessed firsthand that this rookie is the real deal.

Shams Charania: The Golden State Warriors are releasing Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater . This trims Warriors’ standard deals to 13 players, giving extra roster/financial flexibility, and they will add the 14th spot within first two weeks of season.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Kerr spoke on Iguodala’s Golden State tenure on Friday evening before the Warriors’ preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. “He’s one of the main reasons that we’ve got those four banners hanging up,” said Kerr, per the Warriors account on X, formerly known as Twitter. “He was a foundational piece of what has been one of the great runs in NBA history. In many ways, Andre set the tone for the whole thing by agreeing to come off the bench in 2014-15, really sacrificing, and making the move that unlocked the team.”
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Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez couldn’t be more excited to play with All-Star Damian Lillard. (via Milwaukee Bucks All-Access): “He just makes us so, so much better. The things he can do. Offense that he brings. Obviously the shooting ability everyone knows, but the playmaking, just the attention that he’s going to draw, he’s going to get so many other people open. But then his leadership abilities, so many intangibles he brings are just right in line with what it means to be a Bucks basketball player. Читать дальше...

Maxey had 15 points, but his 12 assists were the big number that stood out on this night. “Well, if he wants to lead the league in assists, he can, but that was great to see,” Embiid said of Maxey. “I just wanted to get everybody going and just work on our two-man game, the timing of everything. I thought we did a pretty fine job. At the same time, we didn’t have anything, the ball wasn’t sticking. It was just moving.”
Source: Ky Carlin @ Sixers Wire

NBA: Preseason-Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at…

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum.

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NBA: Preseason-Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks

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The San Antonio Spurs (3-2) play against the Golden State Warriors (4-1) at Chase Center

Tom Orsborn: Having had several conversations with him lately, Steve Kerr says, “Pop is bouncing off the walls” about having Victor Wembanyama and the prospects of winning again. “He’s really excited.” Said it was fun for him developing young guys, but as a fierce competitor is ready for winning.
Source: Twitter @tom_orsborn

The Memphis Grizzlies (2-3) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (3-2) at Fiserv Forum

The Miami Heat (2-3) play against the Houston Rockets (4-1) at Toyota Center

The Detroit Pistons (2-2) play against the Dallas Mavericks (1-3) at American Airlines Center

Brad Townsend: Jason Kidd says no updated timetable for Luka Doncic. Jaden Hardy is out tonight with the ankle sprain from earlier in the week.
Source: Twitter @townbrad