Adrian Wojnarowski: Minnesota Timberwolves G Mike Conley Jr. has agreed on a two-year $21 million extension, Steven Heumann and Jess Holtz of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. The Timberwolves keep Conley Jr. out of summer free agency and in backcourt thru 2025-2026.
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When the Pistons’ time to select arrived, Tyrese Haliburton’s agent gave him a signal, motioning his hand across his neck, to indicate it wouldn’t be his name called. “What is this, they’re not picking me?” Haliburton said, mimicking his agent’s motion. “And then it flashed up, Killian Hayes, and I was like, ‘What!?’ In that moment I was frustrated, but I knew the Kings were my floor. But, still in the moment, I was just angry. I was like, ‘What do you mean? They need a point guard and they’re... Читать дальше...
The NBA trade deadline is in everyone’s rearview mirror now, but that hasn’t stopped trade speculations to swirl, including ones involving Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young. Despite the rumors, though, Young has made it clear that his main focus is on helping Atlanta win. “It is part of it. The best players in the game have been traded. I mean some of the few lucky ones have been blessed to be drafted in situations where they win championships and it all be perfect for them, they can stay... Читать дальше...
Do you still support the NBA’s 65-game mandate for awards eligibility? Yes — 3 No— 2 Maybe — 3 Adebayo: “I feel like the rule is there for a reason. I don’t have anything to say against the rule because I love playing basketball. So I’m gonna try to play as many games as possible.” Jaylen Brown, All-Star, Boston Celtics: “It’s tough. Because honestly, I do believe that if you win any type of award, I think you should have to play a significant amount of the season. We’ve got guys who play half the season and win MVP. Читать дальше...
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Brooklyn Nets dismissed coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday morning, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/WjGyf1jONY
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NBA: G League-Next Up game-Team Giraffe Stars at Team BallIsLife
Team Giraffe Stars forward Matas Buzelis (13) of the G League Ignite shoots the ball over…
Team Giraffe Stars forward Matas Buzelis (13) of the G League Ignite shoots the ball over Team BallIsLife forward-center Skal Labissiere (8) of the Stockton Kings during the G-League Next Up game at Indiana Convention Center.
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The messaging wasn’t much better in the West, where Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards made it clear that the notion of players actually competing was never in the cards. No matter how many former greats had implored them to care. “For me, it’s an All-Star Game, so I don’t think I will ever look at it like being super competitive,” Edwards said. “It’s always fun. I don’t know what they can do to make it more competitive. It’s always fun. But I don’t know what they can do to make it more competitive. It’s a break. Читать дальше...
NBA All-Star Saturday Night averaged 4.6 million viewers across TNT and truTV, per Nielsen fast-nationals — up 31% from last year’s low of 3.42 million and the largest audience for the event since it averaged 5.05 million in 2020 (three total telecasts). Viewership matched last year’s actual NBA All-Star Game. The audience peaked at 5.4 million from 10-10:15 PM ET, during the head-to-head three-point shooting contest between Warriors G Stephen Curry and WNBA Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu.
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Spanish club Real Madrid is used to dominating the two most popular sports of the continent: football and basketball. The club’s former player, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, commented on recent rumors regarding Real’s football team and star player Kylian Mbappe. “With or without Mbappe, we can win many [UEFA] Champions Leagues,” Doncic said in remarks after the NBA All-Star game.
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Ben Golliver: 2024 NBA All-Star Game MVP Damian Lillard on East’s record scoring performance in 211-186 win over West: “Two hundred [points] is a lot. It just shows we didn’t go out there and compete like I guess you’d want us too or whoever would want us to. That’s just what it is.”
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Clutch Points: “I’m not pursuing anything, but my love for the game runs deep. So [I’m] just trying to give everything to the game until I have nothing left… It’s just about the pure joy of playing a game that I love.” —LeBron James 🙌 (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/w6SKOclYXk
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Ben Rohrbach: Since LeBron was asked about the roadmap to the end of his career, so to was Steph Curry: “Eventually, your body will tell you when it’s time, but I don’t think I’m anywhere close to that.”
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The 2024 NBA All-Star Game disappointed fans worldwide, who expressed their frustration on Twitter.
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Shams Charania: 2024 NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award: Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard in East’s 211-186 win over West.
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Dave McMenamin: LeBron James says the treatment he will undergo on his left ankle this week will “possibly” keep him out of the lineup for Lakers-Warriors on Thursday, after the All-Star break is over.
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Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the 2024 All-Star Game.
Appearing on set with the hosts of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” prior to tipoff, LeBron James said he was unaware of the Warriors’ attempt. “I actually heard about it when everybody else heard about it,” James said. “Sometimes there’s conversations that happen behind closed doors that you don’t even know about it. And I guess until it’s real or not, then they’ll bring it to you. But it never even got to me.”
Source: ESPN
Harrison Faigen: Charles Barkley just said on the TruTV alternate cast, he said the Warriors would be “stupid” to trade Jonathan Kuminga in a LeBron James deal. Draymond Green disputed the facts of the report, and said he told Joe Lacob that if Kuminga was in the deal “the answer should be no.”
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Clutch Points: “I don’t think Jayson Tatum will win an MVP until he wins his first championship… He’s almost been punished for having so much success as a team early in his career.” Draymond Green on JT not being in MVP talks 🗣 pic.twitter.com/Wb05vNmXbz
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Your Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed guard Delon Wright. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Clutch Points: “I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many… I am a Laker. I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 years, and hopefully it stays that way… I don’t know how it’s going to end, but it’s coming.” – LeBron James pic.twitter.com/PwZfzRbmtx
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Dave McMenamin: LeBron James: “I am a Laker and I am happy and have been very happy being a Laker the last six years and hopefully it stays that way”
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Tim Bontemps: LeBron James says that, as of now, he’s healthy enough to play in the Olympics this summer, but that he’s going to see how the season plays out in that regard. Made it clear, though, he wants to play. “If I’m committed, which I am, I’m going to commit my mind, body and soul.”
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Khobi Price: LeBron James said he received treatment on his left ankle over the last few days. Says he’ll be seeking more treatment tomorrow. He’ll play in tonight’s All-Star Game but don’t expect a heavy minutes load.
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Clutch Points: “I tell people [to] quit whining about LeBron James. Enjoy him while he’s here. He’s unbelievable. I mean, he’s one of the greatest, if not the greatest ever.” Larry Bird had high praise for LeBron 🙌 (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/D2h4C8x2wr
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