Новости за 14.03.2024

Michael Scotto: Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy earlier today to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season, Brooklyn Nets announce.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

TJ Ford was the eighth overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft out of the University of Texas after having an illustrious college career that ended against the eventual champions, the Syracuse Orange. Ford was diagnosed at a young age with spinal stenosis and was still able to become one of the best players in all of college basketball and play eight seasons in the NBA. Ford’s elite speed and passing ability allowed him to flourish as the starting point guard for an underrated 2007 Toronto Raptors squad. Читать дальше...

An international player has never been considered the face of the NBA. As such, people in the US turn to Jayson Tatum or Anthony Edwards to fill that void more often than not. Golden State Warriors forward Dario Saric thinks the ever-increasing expansion might be stopped at some point. “Obviously, the gap is closing because you learn to play five-on-five basketball in Europe. [Here in the US,] they actually learn a lot to play one-on-one basketball, it’s the kind of difference between the NBA and Europe... Читать дальше...

Marc Stein: Luka Doncic (left hamstring soreness) did not travel with the Mavericks to Oklahoma City and will not play tonight, league sources tell @TheSteinLine. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

After playing in the Euroleague, Tristan Vukcevic is signing a two-year deal with the Washington Wizards.

KC Johnson: Clippers list James Harden and Kawhi Leonard questionable vs. Bulls.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop

DeMar DeRozan moved up from No. 35 to No. 32 in the scoring all-time list after passing Adrian Dantley, Dwyane Wade, Elgin Baylor
Source: HoopsHype

In the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the legendary center invited Mario Chalmers, who played as a starting point guard for the Miami Heat during championship years in the 2010s. When Chalmers said he would give the DPOY trophy to Miami’s Bam Adebayo, Shaq almost immediately agreed that it shouldn’t go to Gobert. “I never thought he was a great defensive player, either. What it is, there’s not a lot of centers that are making him play defense. He’s not doing it against Joker because he has to be engaged. Читать дальше...

The New York Knicks play against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center

The Dallas Mavericks play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center

The Philadelphia 76ers play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum

The Washington Wizards play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center

The Los Angeles Clippers play against the Chicago Bulls at United Center

The Phoenix Suns play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden

The Phoenix Suns are spending $5,088,454 per win while the Boston Celtics are spending $3,639,235 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Thursday March 14, 2024

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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National TV: TNT
Home TV: N/A
Away TV: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family Sports
Home Radio: ROCK 92.9
Away Radio... Читать дальше...

Dave McMenamin: The Kings dominated the Lakers in the second half and win 120-107, to sweep the season series 4-0. Domantas Sabonis (17p 19r 10a) is now 10-0 in his career vs. Anthony Davis. Reaves 26p 6r; Rui 20p on 9-of-11; AD 22p 10r; LeBron 18p 13r 9a 2s 5tos; D-Lo 6p on 2-of-9.
Source: Twitter @mcten

“I just be trying to bust that ass. That’s about it,” said Ayton. “Whether I look like the bad guy or not, I’m trying to be great. I’m trying to be a winner in this league. I’m trying to be known as that guy. If you’re around me, you’re going to learn how to win.”
Source: NBA.com

“I’ve been in this league a long time now and I know when it’s a passing of the guard,” Durant said after Wednesday’s practice at Emerson College. “I know when the young dudes are going to come in and do the same thing the older guys are doing. He’s one of those guys that’s likely going to control the league for the next 10, 12 years and be a staple in our game and the history of our game.”
Source: Arizona Republic

KC Johnson: Bulls 132, Pacers 129 (OT) DeRozan 46 pts (season-high pts) Caruso 23 pts, 7 rebs, 7 assists (season-high pts) White didn’t finish game due to injury
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop

Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham says his relationship with D’Angelo Russell is “in a great place.” “We have great conversations,” Ham said. “Great text exchanges after games. During the game our in-game conversations. … It’s tough. That’s why the phrase is called ‘building a relationship.’”
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha

Omari Sanfoka II: FINAL: Pistons 113, Raptors 104. The Pistons win two-straight games, and three of their last four, to improve to 12-53 overall. 1/4th of their wins this season have been in the last week. Monster stat line for Duren (24 points, 23 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 turnovers).
Source: Twitter @omarisankofa

The Los Angeles Lakers (36-31) play against the Sacramento Kings (38-27) at Golden 1 Center

The Atlanta Hawks (29-36) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (19-46) at Moda Center

Dave McMenamin: Anthony Davis on Domantas Sabonis’ 9-0 record against him in his career: “I’m all about the team … the 1-on-1 thing, it doesn’t bother me” pic.twitter.com/EU9lAEwnHD
Source: Twitter @mcten

Michael Scotto: The New York Knicks have agreed to a second 10-day contract with DaQuan Jeffries, league sources told @hoopshype. Jeffries has averaged 22.9 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Westchester Knicks in the G League. pic.twitter.com/6V5LxnEMv0
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

The Golden State Warriors (34-31) play against the Dallas Mavericks (38-28) at American Airlines Center