Новости за 22.10.2023

Dalton Johnson: Draymond Green has been cleared to begin practicing 5-on-5 with the Warriors. Steve Kerr has said Draymond has to do 5-on-5 before can play in a game. His status for the season opener remains up in the air, but this is a positive step
Source: Twitter @DaltonJ_Johnson

Adrian Wojnarowski: Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has agreed on a four-year, $55 million contract extension, his agent Doug Neustadt and Matan Siman-Tov tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Marc Stein: The Mavericks and Josh Green remain in talks on a potential contract extension heading into Monday’s 6 PM ET deadline, league sources say. Green is one of 18 Class of 2020 first-round picks (full list here) still eligible for a deal. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

Michael Scotto: The Oklahoma City Thunder waived Jack White, league sources told @hoopshype.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

With the 2023-24 NBA season right around the corner, we’ve ranked all 30 teams based on their watchability. Factors include star power, roster depth, potential for unexpected outcomes, and other unique elements.

Adrian Wojnarowski: San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has agreed on a two-year, $35 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Deal secures Collins through the 2025-2026 season.
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Michael Scotto: Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams will undergo season-ending surgery on his right posterior cruciate ligament, team says. Adams is expected to make a full recovery ahead of next season.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Speaking to the media ahead of opening night, Lakers star LeBron James gave some flowers to his longtime teammate and co-star, Anthony Davis. In response to a question, the 4x MVP called Davis one of the All-Time greats of team history and insisted that he’s everything the Lakers could ask for in a franchise player. “[Anthony Davis] is great, man… AD’s amazing. We’ve been here for the longest now, year six for me, year five for AD. We’re both co-captains and he’s just as much a leader of this ball club as I am. Читать дальше...

What have you seen from Zion Williamson in the gym that’s different from last season? CJ McCollum: Absolutely. His approach, his maturity level. Everything seems to be higher. I think there’s a sense of urgency and in doing the right thing and having success this year, individually and collectively, for us all. We were not happy with the way last season ended, losing to the Thunder in the play-in game at home and we have our sights set on being able to get back to the playoffs and really competing and do something special for the city. Читать дальше...

You and Dame have played together for years in Portland. With him finally moving on and joining Milwaukee to contend, have you been able to keep in touch with him over the last couple of weeks? CJ McCollum: I have. We talk consistently throughout the season. That’s a good friend of mine. I’m happy for him. Happy for the growth and development in his game.
Source: Sam Yip @ HoopsHype

Sirius XM NBA: “We had to give them that butt whipping”. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope talks about the fun rivalry with his former Laker teammates. Hear more from Nuggets camp: siriusxm.us/NBARadioSeason… @nuggets | @NBA | @SiriusXMSports | @CaldwellPope pic.twitter.com/FNaU1rxCxG
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CJ McCollum, who has averaged 20-plus points per season every year since 2015-16, hopes to help guide the Pelicans deep into the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji has agreed on a four-year, $32 million contract extension, Adam Pensack of @PensackSports tells ESPN. The deal includes a player option. pic.twitter.com/pBuQVgL3ZS
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“Every day we’re in the lab, working on different looks, different reads, different options,” said Harris, a 13-year veteran. “And I think this is probably the most excited I’ve been throughout my whole career of a team and a great situation. “Every day that we come on that court, I’m generally being pushed and coached and excited for the opportunity.”
Source: Keith Pompey @ The Philadelphia Inquirer

And, to Giannis, Beauchamp in part of that goal. “He’s definitely part of this. He’s going to be a big part of this,” said Antetokounmpo. “You could see the way he played (Friday) night; he basically won the game for us. He came in in the fourth quarter, made plays, shot threes, he wanted it. It’s always awesome to see guys playing with a chip on their shoulder, guys just being aggressive and try to earn every single thing on the court. And that’s what I saw today and I’m happy that he’s doing that. Читать дальше...

Melissa Rohlin: I asked LeBron James, with Dillon Brook’s trash talk and Michael Malone’s comments throughout the postseason, what‘s his line of when he feels the need to respond. “There will be a time when everybody will get it,” he said. pic.twitter.com/gfWMp8JgnJ
Source: Twitter @melissarohlin