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Vincent Goodwill: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on LeBron James: “He’s still in his prime… if there’s a Mount Rushmore, he’s on it.”
Source: Twitter @VinceGoodwill

Zion Williamson’s poor work ethic has been a source of frustration for the Pelicans since they drafted him No. 1 in 2019. The Pelicans have tried to surround Williamson with veterans who have track records of maximizing their potential. The team signed JJ Redick in 2019. In 2022, they traded for CJ McCollum. None of it has made an impact. The Pelicans have repeatedly stressed to Williamson that his diet and conditioning need to improve. Williamson, multiple team sources have told The Times-Picayune... Читать дальше...

Midway through his seventh season in Indiana, Myles Turner was so disenfranchised with his place in the Pacers world that he was ready for something new. But just one month after he aired those frustrations for all the basketball world to hear, the deal with Sacramento that brought Tyrese Haliburton (and Hield) their way changed it all. The departure of center Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento put Turner back in his preferred position, all while giving him a point guard who had a rare ability to... Читать дальше...

Rod Boone: LaMelo update: He’s started doing individual activities and will be re-evaluated again in one week, per the #Hornets. So, signs of progress are continuing for Charlotte’s star guard.
Source: Twitter @rodboone

Jay King: Kristaps Porzingis is officially available tonight, per the Celtics.
Source: Twitter @ByJayKing

“He does not run hard,” O’Neal began, referencing Williamson’s effort when running the floor. O’Neal then commented on Williamson’s inactivity to create easy points down the block. “He doesn’t seal. He doesn’t demand the ball. Like you got a small guy and we talk about it all the time. Barbecue Chicken. Charles (Barkley) talks about it all the time. You can’t let a little guy guard you,” O’Neal continued. The Hall of Famer also made it known that he hadn’t taken a liking to Williamson’s body language. Читать дальше...

Josh Robbins: With an open two-way contract spot created by waiving John Butler Jr. last night, the Wizards intend to sign Jules Bernard, a guard for the Go-Go, to a two-way contract, a source told @TheAthleticNBA.
Source: Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins

For Antetokounmpo, losing a close game due to a lack of organization is not acceptable. “Obviously, the talent level that we have is incredible, but we have to be more organized,” he said. “I feel like sometimes we’re not organized at all. We don’t know what we’re trying to get from our offense, or sometimes defensively, we’re not sprinting back. … We had a lot of situations today that they got a lot of dunks, open 3s, early 3s. We have to be better.
Source: Eric Nehm @ The Athletic

Myers, now an analyst for ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” discussed passing on Haliburton prior to the NBA In-Season Tournament matchup between the Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. “Let’s talk about that. That workout was a few miles from here in Vegas,” Myers said. “[With] myself, Steve Kerr, Joe Lacob and he did what he does. He made a ton of shots and we looked at each other and said ‘he might be pretty good.’ Different kind of shot, kind of a set shot, but he made them all. Читать дальше...

NBA: In Season Tournament-Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cameron Payne (15) drives towards the basket as Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin…

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cameron Payne (15) drives towards the basket as Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends during the third quarter at T-Mobile Arena.

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NBA: In Season Tournament-Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks

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Just like we did with the All-Star rosters, we’re showing how the All-NBA Teams would look as of today according to Global Rating, an advanced metric that evaluates the performance of every player during the season.

LeBron James, who turns 39 this month, overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans with 30 points in 23 minutes of the Lakers’ 133-89 blowout win. James subbed out with 5:44 left in the third quarter and Los Angeles up by 30. The 44-point margin of victory is the Lakers’ largest this season. The Lakers will play the Indiana Pacers at 8:30 p.m. ET for the In-Season Tournament championship. The Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 in the other semifinal Thursday.
Source: Joe Vardon @ The Athletic

After the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the NBA In-Season Tournament by the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, forward Bobby Portis passionately challenged head coach Adrian Griffin and teammates to be better, league sources tell Bleacher Report. The Pacers advanced to the IST Finals with a 128-119 victory. The Bucks offense collapsed in the fourth quarter as the Pacers won the final frame 37-25.
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to the In-Season Tournament Final to take on the Indiana Pacers.

Vincent Goodwill: Damian Lillard on Tyrese Haliburton: “As many times as I’ve done it…when you dish it out, you gotta be willing to take it.” He added: “when you’re having your moment it’s important to be careful. Be humble. You never know when the tables turn.”
Source: Twitter @VinceGoodwill

Clutch Points: “I think it was just something in the heat of the moment. I kind of pounded my chest and said, ‘it’s my time,’ but I think really looking at it, it’s our time. It’s our time as a group. We’re playing the right way and shocking the world.” Tyrese Haliburton on his Dame Time… pic.twitter.com/OslamVlS37
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

StatMuse: Tyrese Haliburton in the win: 27 PTS, 15 AST (0 TOV), 7 REB. His 3rd 25/15 game with 0 TOV in his career. Nobody else has more than 1. pic.twitter.com/3U0EwLlhWe
Source: Twitter @statmuse

Mike Trudell: LeBron on Anthony Davis’ defense: “I don’t think we have another one in our league that can … guard 1 through 5 and we know that he can get a stop. He’s been doing it for so long, I think it’s taken for granted by our league. When we talk about Defensive POY…” (full video below) pic.twitter.com/IWku46gduf
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter

Jeff Goodman: USC coach Andy Enfield tells reporters that all signs point toward USC freshman Bronny James making his college debut Sunday at home against Long Beach State.
Source: Twitter @GoodmanHoops

The Indiana Pacers advanced to the In-Season Tournament’s Final after a 128-119 win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Shams Charania: Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is expected to miss two weeks with a sprained left ankle, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Tough blow for the 2-19 Pistons, who have lost 18 in row. Duren is averaging 12.6 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 1.4 BPG but has had injuries to both ankles this year.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania