NBA on ESPN: “There is not a market for Zach LaVine right now.” @Adrian Wojnarowski with the latest on LaVine and the Bulls 👀
Source: Twitter @ESPNNBA
Tim MacMahon: Luka Doncic and his fiancée announced the birth of their first child.
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon
Check out the best NBA dancer photos from November, featuring performances from the Clutch City Dancers in Houston, the Celtics Dancers in Boston, and others.
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How has Alperen Sengun taken the next step in his development? Aaron Holiday: He had a big step from earlier in the year to now. He continues to get better. Ime’s coaching and the veterans are trying to help him as well. I think he’s almost unstoppable in the post. When he takes his time, faces up and takes his time, he’s pretty much unstoppable. He can pass really well, too. I think he’s just playing in a good flow. He knows when to kick and when to post up and take it to the basket. He uses pump fakes, too. Читать дальше...
What was your reaction when Jrue Holiday got traded? Aaron Holiday: I understood why they traded him. Obviously, they wanted Damian Lillard. As a brother, I didn’t understand it at the same time. As an NBA player, I did. However, Jrue landed in a perfect spot. He’s on another contending team. He’s there to help them win, and he could be the missing piece with Kristaps Porzingis. He can be the missing piece for another championship. He’s a great talent and plays his role. He’s not going to be a... Читать дальше...
Do you think now other players or executives around the league have noticed that, or do you still feel slept on a bit? Aaron Holiday: I feel a little bit of both. We’ve played our best basketball at home. On the road, we have yet to win one, but we’re right there. We’re fighting neck and neck. It’s usually a couple of possessions to end a game on the road that we lose. I think we’re getting closer to people starting to respect us a little more. Obviously, when we come out with the defensive intensity that we have and our offense is clicking... Читать дальше...
What are fair expectations for the Rockets looking ahead this season? Aaron Holiday: In my opinion, I think we’re for sure going to make a playoff push. I feel like we’re good enough. Our defense is amazing. I feel like that’s our staple. Offensively, we can score with the best of them for sure. If our defense is on point and we’re doing what we’re supposed to do, I feel like we’re a tough team to beat. I believe we’re going to get to the playoffs this year for sure.
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Jeff McDonald: Victor Wembanyama (hip tightness) will NOT play tonight in New Orleans on the second night of a back-to-back, per league source. Gregg Popovich hinted at this outcome last night, after Wemby played through the ailment vs. Atlanta. It will be Wembanyama’s first DNP of the season
Source: Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN
Marc Stein: The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (personal reasons) will miss Friday’s home game against Memphis. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine
Clutch Points: Kevin Durant: “Won’t EVER see me put a big toe in them Mfers.” Adidas: “u dusty bouta retire soon anyway.” KD, who’s with Nike, in response to whether he’d wear Anthony Edwards’ sneaker, AE 1 in an NBA game 😳 pic.twitter.com/81lJxiBMqu
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Lamar Odom laughed when he was asked if he had any advice for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who is dealing with a similar level of crossover fame now that he is dating pop star Taylor Swift. “My advice would be to be strong and stay by her and be as close to her as possible,” he said. “There are going to be millions of women that want to taste what Taylor Swift is tasting and it can be overwhelming because we’re men. He just has to be strong and stick by his girl and he’ll be alright.”
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When it comes to possible destinations, the Heat and Knicks are known to be preferable to DeMar DeRozan if he winds up getting moved.
Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic
Jaden Ivey’s inconsistent run under Williams, who signed a five-year, $78.5 million contract this offseason that marked the richest deal in NBA history upon agreement, has sparked some tension among Detroit decision-makers this season, league sources told Yahoo Sports, as well as drawn the ire of Pistons faithful online.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
Alec Burks was of particular interest to the Rockets, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
But the Pistons maintained a steep asking price of a first-round pick and a prized young player, sources said, after Bojan Bogdanovic signed an extension that pays him an average annual salary just under $20 million for this season and next but is only guaranteed for $2 million for 2024-25.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports
Shams Charania: Bulls guard Zach LaVine will be sidelined for one week with right foot soreness, team says.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
After all these months (years?) of chatter about the Bulls and Raptors becoming sellers, they remain at the forefront of nearly every trade deadline season conversation I have with scouts and executives these days. You know the usual suspects by now — OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam as the headliners in Toronto, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan in Chicago and high-level role players from both teams possibly hitting the market as well. DeRozan, perhaps more than any of the aforementioned players, is... Читать дальше...
“I really like my teammates, like genuinely… It’s a special group of guys. I enjoy being around them… I prioritize winning & you can’t win alone. I need every one of those guys to get done what I want to get done.”
Source: Twitter
This week’s HoopsHype NBA notebook explains why the Golden State Warriors could trade Chris Paul if they continue to struggle from our capologist Yossi Gozlan, a look behind the scenes at how the Houston Rockets have turned things around this season in a chat with point guard Aaron Holiday from our Michael Scotto, why the Detroit Pistons are struggling mightily from our Frank Urbina and the leading Sixth Man of the Year candidates from our Alberto De Roa.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the…
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the…
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Jake Fischer on Miles Bridges: “There’s not a lot of confidence or expectation around the league that he’s gonna be back in Charlotte next year.”
Source: Dan Devine @ Yahoo! Sports
Thursday, the team pointed to its injuries as the reason why they’re tough to judge. “I have no idea what we are,” LeBron James said. “How? We don’t have a group yet. I know what some of us individually are, but as far as a team, we don’t have our group yet. I don’t know.”
Source: Dan Woike @ Los Angeles Times
Kendra Andrews: Draymond Green: “We still have the same belief we had before, which is this team can win a championship … you have to build chemistry and continuity and we’re still in that phase. But this is a team we all believe in.”
Source: Twitter @kendra__andrews
James said after Thursday’s 133-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder he didn’t know about Carter’s talk with federal agents until “the last 24 hours.” “Maverick’s his own man and at the end of the day, gambling is legal,” James said. “I mean, you can go on your phone right now and do whatever you want. And he has no affiliation with the NBA or NFL, so, he can do what he wants to do.”
Source: ESPN
The Denver Nuggets play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center
The Denver Nuggets are spending $13,994,076 per win while the Phoenix Suns are spending $17,127,770 per win
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday December 1, 2023
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Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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National TV: ESPN
Home TV: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family Sports
Away TV: Altitude
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