Новости за 10.12.2023

Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson is “good” with the ankle, Tom Thibodeau says. He is good to go for tomorrow.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz

Fred Katz: Mitchell Robinson is undergoing “additional testing” on his ankle, Tom Thibodeau said. His status moving forward is uncertain until results come back.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz

Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons: “I’ve always been one of those people that didn’t believe [Simmons] actually needed a jumper, like he was so good, he’s just a monster….Almost as fast as you (Maxey)…. I just believed that you know if he could find a way to get his free throws to 75-80% that woulda changed everything….You can talk about this could have happened, the mistakes that have been made during the draft of Mikal Bridges but that’s just one [of the many franchise mistakes]… but I think that’s... Читать дальше...

NBA Central: Gilbert Arenas says Klay Thompson never improved his game “Someone like Klay, he never improved to me. You came in as a spot shooter, and even though you have 4 rings, you’re still a spot shooter” (h/t @funakistats / via @GilsArenaShow ) pic.twitter.com/HAG1TYisWK
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Jeff Goodman: USC announces that freshman Bronny James is available for today’s game against Long Beach State. Bronny has never had realistic expectations, but let’s hope that changes starting today. themessenger.com/sports/bronny-…
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Despite 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks from Anthony Davis — forcing Indiana’s Myles Turner to foul out while defending the Los Angeles Lakers big man’s relentless attacks to the paint — James and Davis had no problem with the pecking order. “I know who I am, he knows who he is,” James told ESPN when asked about his partnership with Davis that’s in its fifth season — longer than he teamed up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami or with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in Cleveland. Читать дальше...

Russell put two fingers in the air toward Brown after the wing picked up two quick fouls guarding him. And when Russell scored in the first quarter, he repeatedly barked at the bench — showing uncharacteristic emotion. “He was talking s— all year. Yeah. Talking s— all year. For me, it was just showing it with my play. I don’t have nothing to say to him. I’m a fan of him to be honest,” Russell told The Times. “This was just all on the court. Got something to say? Show me on the court. [Nikola] Jokic ain’t there next to you today. Читать дальше...

Less than 24 hours after he hobbled off the Celtics court with an ankle injury, Jalen Brunson was walking without a limp while being celebrated by his alma mater. Brunson attended Villanova’s 65-56 victory over UCLA in Philadelphia — where he was introduced to the crowd and cheered as he waved and walked normally across the court, as captured by videos at the event. The 27-year-old, who hasn’t missed a game this season for the Knicks, turned his ankle in the final seconds of Friday night’s defeat to the Celtics. Читать дальше...

Chris Haynes: LeBron James told me Cam Reddish is the player he wanted to have this IST championship platform to showcase his skillset: “People were writing him off. I’m so happy he got to experience this and perform. I believe in him.”
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

Shams Charania: Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament MVP award: LeBron James.
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Jorge Sierra: LeBron James just became the oldest player to win an MVP award of any kind in NBA history. It’s only the IST, but still.
Source: Twitter @hoopshype

Cody Mallory: “We know it’s not the real thing but we keep taking steps in the right direction.” Anthony Davis on winning the first ever In-Season Tournament
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Clutch Points: “We made history. Any time you’re on the right side of history, you take it… First In-Season Tournament belongs to the Los Angeles Lakers. That will never ever be topped. Ever.” —LeBron James 🏆 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/5qpOUMCL9D
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

The inaugural In-Season Tournament was a resounding success, with the NBA’s television ratings for this time of the year up as fans were excited to watch basketball in December that was meaningful.

LeBron James just set another record, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to win an MVP award of any kind, this time for the inaugural In-Season Tournament. While obviously not at the level of regular season or Finals MVP honors, it’s an impressive feat nonetheless.

Dave McMenamin: The Lakers are the 1st ever NBA In-Season Tournament champions. LeBron 24p 11r 4a 2s after 26.8p 7.5r 8.2a 1.5s in tourney coming into tonight. AD 41p 20r 5a 4b after 20.3p 13.7r 83.5a 2.7b. Reaves 28p 2r 3a after 15.7p 5.2r 5.3a. The Cup and the cash heading back to L.A.
Source: Twitter @mcten

The Los Angeles Lakers have won the first NBA In-Season Tournament after beating the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the Final.

Marc J. Spears: Adam Silver says he intends to check in with Ja Morant next week and says “to the best of my knowledge he’s complied with what he has to do.”
Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears

Tony East: Andrew Nembhard is week to week, Rick Carlisle says. He’s out at least 7 days.
Source: Twitter @TonyREast

Shams Charania: Tests show Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a heel contusion, avoiding a substantial injury after teammate Dwight Powell landed on his right leg, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Irving is beginning treatment on the heel and there is no return timetable yet. pic.twitter.com/8srMIY7KEG
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

NBA Central: Paul Reed says he didn’t mean to call Anthony Davis a flopper “Come on bro. I play with Joel, bruh…everybody knows how to draw fouls.” (Via bit.ly/41jIvPE) pic.twitter.com/HJ2l2B9qco
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Kevin Chouinard: Trae Young was fined $25K for “confronting and directing inappropriate language toward a game official” at the conclusion of Nets-Hawks game.
Source: Twitter @KLChouinard

These days, and for the first time in his basketball life, Gorgui Dieng is content to leave all the bucket-getting to younger men. The 33-year-old former NBA journeyman turned unexpected Spur for life is being paid by the club for other reasons. His playing career over, Dieng is enjoying his new life as a “basketball operations representative,” a job and title the Spurs created just for him. “Everyone around me knew I wanted to play 10 years and that was it,” Dieng said. “I always said that. When I reached 10, I said I’ve reached my goal. Читать дальше...