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NBA Communcations: Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving and Boston Celtics forward-center Kristaps Porziņģis have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 24 of the 2023-24 season (April 1-7).
Source: Twitter

NBA Official: Luka Dončić’s (DAL) technical foul at 0:01 of the 1st quarter on 4/7/24 (vs. HOU) has been rescinded upon league office review.
Source: Twitter

Michael Scotto: The Philadelphia 76ers signed Jeff Dowtin to a two-year deal, which includes a team option for the 2024-25 season, league sources told @hoopshype. Sixers coach Nick Nurse previously coached Dowtin with the Toronto Raptors and they’ve since reunited in Philadelphia.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

When Dante Exum hit the three-pointer, the Dallas crowd went wild. However, Exum says, it does not compare to anything he experienced in Serbia while playing for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. “It was good. Obviously, over in Serbia, it’s a different beast. No dig to the Dallas fans or anything, it was great in there, but I think over in Europe, it’s a different beast,” Exum said. “They’re chanting and celebrating. The people that are leading the chants don’t even watch the game, they’re just making sure they’re chanting. Читать дальше...

Shams Charania: The NBA has fined the New York Knicks $25,000 for injury reporting rules violations regarding Mitchell Robinson playing on March 27 vs. Toronto.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

A gallery of Trae Young's sneakers from the 2023-2024 NBA season.

“I think LeBron James is going to opt out no matter what and the reason I think he’s going to opt out no matter is because even if he just signs back for one year, the only functional way for LeBron to get a no-trade clause is to sign a new contract,” said Brian Windhorst. “If he extends the contract he is in, or picks up that option and extends onto it, he cannot get a no-trade clause. I think for a number of different reasons, LeBron would like, ask for, and probably be granted a no-trade clause. Читать дальше...

One of the worst-kept secrets in the league is that Orlando, loaded with young talent but not with shooters, might offer Klay Thompson a ton of money next summer. Meanwhile, Joe Lacob has said the Warriors want to get all the way out of the luxury tax next summer, which is possible, but only if they are very disciplined about how much they’re willing to pay to keep Klay (and/or CP3).
Source: The Athletic

I’m told he is very, very close to returning to action. There is optimism Karl-Anthony Towns will play before the playoffs start.
Source: Twitter

An unrestricted free agent this summer, Osman has not ruled out a return to San Antonio after a solid first campaign with the Spurs, one in which he grew into his role as a team leader. “Changing teams and coming to a brand new team, it’s been a good change for myself,” Osman said. “I’m really happy I’m here.”
Source: San Antonio Express-News

On Saturday, according to sources briefed on the meeting, Bucks coach Doc Rivers held a film session with the team’s top nine veteran rotation players in Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Beasley, Bobby Portis, Patrick Beverley, Connaughton and Crowder. During that session, each player was given a chance to speak his mind and explain what they have been seeing from their own perspective, as well as how they believe the team needs to operate selflessly as a unit moving forward. Читать дальше...

“We’ve got to figure it out on the fly. That’s why we’re professionals,” said Middleton. “We got to figure it out. I think we’re better than this, honestly. I don’t want to disrespect anybody on the side but I think we have enough talent to to take care of some of these games with whoever is playing.” With these extraordinary circumstances, Antetokounmpo appreciates the challenges Rivers faces as well. “He’s trying to figure us out,” said Antetokounmpo. “How we are as players, how we are as people, how to communicate with us. Читать дальше...

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4)…

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) and center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena.

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NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Clippers

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ClutchPoints: “He’s [Jaxson Hayes] gonna make a lot of money this summer… whenever he gets just a little bit of time he dominates it so kudos to him.” D’Angelo Russell hails the huge recent performances of his Lakers’ teammate Jaxson Hayes 🗣 (via @michaelcorvo_) pic.twitter.com/K7Wc0EM1XZ
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Jon Krawczynski: MIN 127, LAL 117 Nice bounceback for the Wolves after that ugly one in Phoenix. Lakers got the Wolves w/o KAT and Gobert, now Wolves get Lakers w/o LeBron and AD. 1st place in the West Reid: 31p, 11r, 6-8 3s Edwards: 26p, 8a, 1 TO Gobert: 18p, 16r NAW: 15p
Source: Twitter @JonKrawczynski

Mike Trudell: Anthony Davis is out for the rest of the game after getting hit in the eye late in the 1st Q.
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter

Gerald Bourguet: Final: NOP 113, PHX 105 Beal: 33 Pts, 5 Ast, 13-19 FG Booker: 25 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-16 FG Durant: 23 Pts, 6 Ast, 8-22 FG McCollum: 31-5-4, 12-22 FG, 7-12 3P Williamson: 29 Pts, 10 Reb, 7 Ast, 5 Blk, 11-21 FG Suns and Pelicans now tied in record, but Suns own tiebreaker for 6-seed
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet

Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 122, Bucks 109. Knicks improve to 46-32, fourth in the East. • Brunson 43-6-8 • DiVincenzo 26-4-3, 8-11 3Ps • Hartenstein 18 & 10 • Bogdanovic 15 pts • Hart 7-9-9 • Antetokounmpo 28-15-8 Knicks outscored the Bucks 72-48 in the second half.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz

The Minnesota Timberwolves (54-24) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (45-34) at Crypto.com Arena

Gerald Bourguet: Final: NOP 113, PHX 105 Beal: 33 Pts, 5 Ast, 13-19 FG Booker: 25 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-16 FG Durant: 23 Pts, 6 Ast, 8-22 FG McCollum: 31-5-4, 12-22 FG, 7-12 3P Williamson: 29 Pts, 10 Reb, 7 Ast, 5 Blk, 11-21 FG Suns and Pelicans now tied in record, but Suns own tiebreaker for 6-seed
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet

Jason Anderson: Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has his 61st consecutive double-double vs. the Brooklyn Nets.
Source: Twitter @JandersonSacBee

The Utah Jazz (29-48) play against the Golden State Warriors (42-35) at Chase Center

StatMuse: Paul George in the comeback win: 39 PTS 11 REB 7 AST 16-16 FT 23 points on 6-10 FG (9-9 FT) in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/0gP1ThmYfr
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The Philadelphia 76ers (43-35) play against the San Antonio Spurs (19-58) at Frost Bank Center

The New York Knicks (45-32) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (47-30) at Fiserv Forum