Jovan Buha: “Yes they are. I can confirm that from multiple sources. The Lakers are going third star hunting this offseason. You’ll probably have to give up Austin. The one name I hear is Trae Young. That’s the most realistic one right now.”
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“Orlando’s the team,” Lakers insider Jovan Buha said. “Orlando is the team that — talking to people with the Lakers, talking to people outside the Lakers — Orlando is the team that probably gives them the most concern in terms of a potential suitor [for D’Angelo Russell].”
Source: Lakers Daily
Missing out on joining the Canadian national team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Jamal Murray looked from home the great run that led to Jordi Fernandez’s squad winning the bronze medal, earning a spot in this summer’s Olympics. Commenting on such a great appointment, he confirmed his will to participate. “I’m excited to be there”, he said to Eurohoops. “We have a great squad, was great to see them win a medal [at the 2023 FIBA World Cup]. Hopefully, we can go our way and win gold this summer”, he also commented. Читать дальше...
Marc Stein: The Suns say they have signed Isaiah Thomas to a second 10-day contract. More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com pic.twitter.com/RARPrOR0Zu
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Speaking to reporters following their second straight win against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, Irving opened up about his career so far and his aspirations. The Mavs guard highlighted his desire to be remembered and acknowledged as one of the best to ever do it before adding how delighted he is to paly with another legendary player in Doncic. “I made a decision that I wanted to be one of the greatest to ever play this game. I know I have other peers of mine that are on that same mission. We’re all competing against each other. Читать дальше...
Tim MacMahon on Jalen Green: You ask Ime Udoka about Jalen Green and he didn’t talk about the fact this guy’s put up 30 per game over a 10-game winning streak. He didn’t talk about the scoring. He talks about the progress he’s made as a defender, as a rebounder. He had 10 rebounds again last night, as a facilitator making the right reads. He had seven assists last night. I think four of those were in the last minute or so of the fourth quarter. So there’s certainly optimism that a 22-year-old who’s had a rocky rollercoaster career... Читать дальше...
Hall of Famer and three-time NBA champion Toni Kukoc argued that Jokic isn’t quite there yet but also that the Serbian big man hasn’t even topped two of the greatest Balkan basketball figures: Serbian Vlade Divac and Croatian Dino Radja. “Despite the statistics, Jokic isn’t at the level of [Vlade] Divac and Dino [Radja] in the center position,” Kukoc said to Sporski Zurnal. “30 years ago, Divac surprised America with the way he handled the ball while being this tall. Radja when it comes to how... Читать дальше...
Mark Cuban: “I had this big tall guy named Dirk Nowitzki and I let him be Dirk Nowitzki… and I got out of the way. But I think more than anything else there was the turnaround on the business side, and then there was the turnaround the basketball side. On the basketball side I just went in there immediately, I said whatever it takes to win that’s what we’re going to do. Back then they had three or four coaches that were responsible for everything and I was like ‘okay we spend more money training... Читать дальше...
I saw a stat that had Jayson Tatum with the lowest field goal percentage during crunch time for superstars. What do you think they should do in crunch time to maybe not be so predictable against other teams? Kendrick Perkins: Well, I think sometimes you gotta run misdirection and other times, you might have to run plays for other players. You do have Jrue Holiday on the roster, he’s battle-tested, and you do have Derrick White. Doc Rivers used to always say just because I draw up your play doesn’t mean it’s your shot. Читать дальше...
Kendrick Perkins: I always say that Steph Curry is the best player on that team, but Draymond Green is the heart and soul of that team. Now, with that being said, there comes a time where it could be a bit excessive and that’s something that Draymond has to control. Because at this point, you’re not a young guy, you’re a veteran, you’re a multiple All-Star, NBA champion. So, you know better. Draymond is a very intelligent guy and he has the respect of the referees. So he’s allowed to get away with a little bit more and rightfully so. Читать дальше...
Kendrick Perkins: When you see a team that’s a veteran team like that, that has been inconsistent, that means there’s not a real voice in the locker room. And KD has the resume, he has the credentials to be that voice. And whether that be calling guys out or lifting guys up, in order for the Phoenix Suns to take that next step, he has to be uncomfortable. And I said this about him a month ago, the Phoenix Suns haven’t had a leader since Chris Paul left. That doesn’t mean a guy that’s not gonna... Читать дальше...
In Vandebilt’s case, the team has been bullish on his chances of returning before the 2023-24 season ends and it appears that his return is on the horizon, via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: “From what I’ve heard, the Lakers are targeting early April,” Buha said. “I don’t have a concrete date in terms of is that like April 2nd? Is that April 9th? But sometime within that first week to week-and-a-half of April the Lakers are trying to get Vando back. The season ends on April 14th, so they are trying... Читать дальше...
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Detroit Pistons are signing F Chimezie Metu for the rest of the season and on a team option for 2024-2025, sources tell ESPN. Metu just completed a 10-day deal with Detroit.
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NBA: Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz
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Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) enters the arena before the game against the Houston Rockets at Delta Center.
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NBA: Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz
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With March Madness in full swing, you may have seen a funny AT&T commercial that showcases Kendrick Perkins, Carmelo Anthony, and TJ Ford, players from the 2003 NBA Draft. In partnership with AT&T, Perk took some time out of his hectic schedule to talk with HoopsHype about a wide range of topics including the brewing sport betting scandals, Draymond Green, Boston Celtics, and more.
It was a painful Friday night for the Sacramento Kings. In the first half of their consequential 107-103 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončić tumbled after a drive and fell onto the right knee of Malik Monk. Monk left the game and didn’t return. It is feared he suffered a sprained MCL, league sources told The Athletic.
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The 12 points and eight assists Mitchell tallied in 32 minutes in the Cavs’ 117-114 win over Philadelphia preceded his first media ability since he went out and, also, since Niang and Gilbert each put it out there that they thought Mitchell would remain a Cav. “I thought Georges said I was going to the Mets,” Mitchell said, coyly. “I think the biggest thing for me, as I said before to you earlier, I mean obviously you have to ask the question, but my focus is I got a lot of things to focus on outside of that right now. Читать дальше...
The Kings infamously selected Marvin Bagley III over Doncic during the 2018 NBA Draft. Kings executive Vlade Divac made the call, passing up on his fellow Balkan native for the Duke product. Doncic reminded Divac of his draft mistake Friday towards the end of the Mavericks’ 107-103 win over the Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. With four second left in the contest, Doncic sank a free throw to put the Mavs up by four. The Kings took a timeout, which gave Doncic the chance to wave goodbye... Читать дальше...
It was an MVP performance from a player who should be getting more MVP attention. But Jalen Brunson’s near-record scoring binge wasn’t enough to beat Victor Wembanyama’s domination, and the Knicks dropped an overtime thriller Friday night, 130-126, with Tom Thibodeau again lamenting the lack of whistles for his star player. “A foul is a foul. That’s what I do know,” said Thibodeau, who noted the 32-12 free-throw discrepancy in favor of the Spurs. “And what I’m hearing [from the referees], I don’t really like. Читать дальше...
Paul Garcia: Jalen Brunson on playing against Wemby: “Yeah, definitely. He’s gonna be one of the greatest players this game has seen. Just the way he’s built and what he’s been able to do so far. Got a lot of respect for him and it’s definitely tough to get a shot up and in over him.”
Source: Twitter @PaulGarciaNBA
The team turned the ball over 16 times, leading to 16 Indiana points while visibly deflating the fatigued Lakers. “You got to be able to focus and play through it and understand it’s three in four nights, but it’s no excuse,” James said. “No excuse for uncharacteristic and unforced turnovers. Some of them you’re trying to make a play to a teammate or whatever and it gets batted down or it’s an attack turnover, you can be OK with those, but some of the unforced ones, you’re not. You can never be OK with that.”
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Cam Thomas can still qualify for the NBA’s annual awards. And if he does, Nets interim coach Kevin Ollie said the rising young guard warrants being in the Most Improved Player conversation. “He should be in there, definitely, just with his body of work,” Ollie said before Thomas poured in a team-high 28 points in Friday’s 125-108 win over Chicago. “I know he has a lot of guys he’s competing with as well. But with his body of work, his consistency and him being able to score the ball in the capacity... Читать дальше...
Speaking before the game, Denver coach Michael Malone said Murray was improving but “he’s just not ready to go out there and compete at the level that we need him to.” Malone hinted that Murray might also miss the Nuggets’ Sunday matinee against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but said he wasn’t worried that his star point guard would be out for much longer. “I do think he will be back on the court before the playoffs start” in mid-April, Malone said.
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What a game that was in San Antonio. The Spurs beat the Knicks 130-126 after an overtime thriller and tremendous performances from Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson.
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The Milwaukee Bucks play against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena
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