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Justin Termine: “You said other people are saying he wants to be this, he wants to that, he wants to be a gangster. What does he wanna be? What do you want to see him be?” Tee Morant: “Ja Morant is going to be the typical guy, a family guy that is going to be an inspiration to a lot, especially in South Carolina, Memphis, wherever he’s at. But he’s going to carry himself like a respectable guy. That’s what it is. And that’s me talking for him because I know every, we have conversations. It is... Читать дальше...

Clutch Points: Mitchell Robinson responds to a report that the Knicks expect him to miss the rest of the season due to an ankle injury: “I just don’t get it… I do everything I’m asked when it comes to my body and this sh*t still happens like wtf… Another year another disappointment.” (via… pic.twitter.com/WjRYlLWQja
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

But it’s the Wizards next on the schedule, which means Jordan Poole’s return. That subject is delivered to four of the team’s leaders — Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney — and all four make two things clear: His time with the Warriors should be viewed as an unequivocal success, celebrated locally, but there is a level of discomfort about what transpired to change the narrative about his time with the franchise. “I look back at that, and I hate that it happened,” Kerr said. Читать дальше...

Jordan Poole averaged 20.8 points and made 38 percent of his 3s in his 51 starts that season. In 25 games off the bench, he still gave an efficient 13.7 points on 48 percent shooting, providing an extra scoring guard the Warriors were craving — and probably wouldn’t have survived without — behind Stephen Curry. “We would not have won a championship in ’22 without him,” Klay Thompson said. “Simple as that. So I hope Dub Nation shows him the right ovation on Friday night.”
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According to the contract, which was reviewed by The Athletic, the final three years of the deal are no longer guaranteed after Zion Williamson was able to only play in 29 games last season. By missing more than 22 games last season, Williamson triggered a clause that turned the salary he is owed for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons from guaranteed to non-guaranteed. That means the Pelicans have the contractual power to waive Williamson after the 2024-25 season with no financial ramifications ... Читать дальше...

NBA Central: “Zach LaVine, OG Anunoby, those are two names to keep an eye on as guys that Philadelphia has monitored.” – @ShamsCharania (Via @RunItBackFDTV ) pic.twitter.com/Gjjc2h2HwJ
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

NBA Central: Most viewed players on the NBA’s social this season: 1. LeBron James – 756M 2. Victor Wembanyama – 508M 3. Stephen Curry – 419M 4. Kevin Durant – 259M 5. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 259M 6. Luka Doncic – 199M 7. Tyrese Haliburton – 146M 8. James Harden – 146M 9. Chet Holmgren – 122M 10. Jayson Tatum – 118M
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According to the contract, which was reviewed by The Athletic, the final three years of the deal are no longer guaranteed after Williamson was able to only play in 29 games last season. By missing more than 22 games last season, Williamson triggered a clause that turned the salary he is owed for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons from guaranteed to non-guaranteed. That means the Pelicans have the contractual power to waive Williamson after the 2024-25 season with no financial ramifications ... Читать дальше...

Four executives from other NBA teams, who spoke on condition of anonymity so they could discuss Williamson’s arrangement, said it was unlikely that the Pelicans would waive him unless the situation grew significantly worse. The contract terms give the team flexibility and a safety net, however, and could make it easier to trade Williamson because potential partners would have escape hatches that could lower the risk of adding his salary to their ledger.
Source: Mike Vorkunov @ The Athletic

And early returns are in following the season’s first edition of ESPN’s NBA MVP straw poll. Embiid has a commanding lead through the first two months of 2023-24, claiming 63 of the 100 first-place votes and holding a 218-point advantage over Jokic. The 76ers’ big man sees himself outdueling his rival once again. “I have a pretty good chance [at another MVP],” Embiid said. “I mean, if I have a chance to be in the conversation, why not? I want it all. I’m not shy about it. I’m not going to sit here and be like... Читать дальше...

NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at…

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) warms up before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center.

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NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey warms up before action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Wells Fargo…

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The NBA is in full swing as we approach Christmas, with players showcasing their unique sneakers on the court. This week, stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant, and Giannis Antetokounmpo wore their signature styles.

Shams Charania: The New York Knicks have applied to the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.8 million as the franchise projects center Mitchell Robinson will miss the rest of the season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Major development as Robinson had ankle surgery last week.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

For LaVine specifically, I think the Lakers would consider a D’Angelo Russell-centric deal, but I don’t think they’d throw in much more than a combination of salary filler (Rui Hachimura and/or Gabe Vincent), a young prospect (Max Christie or Jalen Hood-Schifino) and a protected pick (2029 or 2030 first rounder). The Lakers would fight to keep Hachimura and Christie, to be clear. But I see that offer on the high end of what they’d be willing to give up.
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Tee Morant praised his son and talked about the impact of his hiatus in a radio interview: “Ja is going to be the typical guy, a family guy…[He’s] going to be an inspiration to a lot in South Carolina, Memphis, wherever he’s at. And he’s going to carry himself like a respectable guy,” the Morant patriarch said, per Sirius XM NBA Radio. Morant’s father continued, “We have conversations. I’m telling ya’ll this is who this kid is. Misconstrued? A whole lot. Demonized? A whole lot.”
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Andrew Greif: Russell Westbrook: “Ain’t too many people defending better than me at this point if we keeping it honest.” Would an all-defense nod be validation for him? “I don’t need it but unfortunately I haven’t had one because I don’t know. I’ve been very deserving of it.”
Source: Twitter @AndrewGreif

Smush Parker explains his side of his feud with Kobe Bryant: “The man never spoke to me. … I started with this man, I was his co-worker. Like we shared a cubicle side-by-side. How do you do that for two seasons and never hold a conversation? … I’m not even going to get to how that’s disrespectful as a man.”
Source: Twitter

The Washington Wizards play against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center

The Los Angeles Lakers play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center

The Los Angeles Clippers play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center

The Orlando Magic play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum

The Orlando Magic are spending $8,290,224 per win while the Milwaukee Bucks are spending $9,475,315 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday December 21, 2023

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The Indiana Pacers play against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum

The Indiana Pacers are spending $9,304,884 per win while the Memphis Grizzlies are spending $22,669,156 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday December 21, 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs play against the Chicago Bulls at United Center

The San Antonio Spurs are spending $34,692,299 per win while the Chicago Bulls are spending $13,772,339 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Thursday December 21, 2023

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The New Orleans Pelicans play against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

The Utah Jazz play against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena