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2004 | 6’11 | 7’1 WS | 226 LBS

Team: G League Ignite

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 9 / Worst rank: NR

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Smith averaged 13.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game. He shot 48.1 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from three, and 56.0 percent from the foul line.

Andrew Lopez: Zion Williamson just spoke to media in OKC. He said he’s attacking his rehab and said it’s a “realistic” chance he returns in postseason. Said this hamstring injury isn’t as bad as the one he suffered last year. Called the injury and timing bittersweet.
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez

Stars were out in full force with the Play-In games and the playoffs underway. LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic and Donovan Mitchell were some that showcased their footwear.

It’s not the first time Nikola Jokic‘s brothers Strahinja and Nemanja have been involved in an altercation in the stands during an NBA game. Last night they took a step further when Strahinja threw a punch at a fan following the crazy Nuggets’ comeback vs. the Lakers:

Law Murray: Norman Powell on 6Man sub: “I think it’s BS, to be honest… playing with four HOFers, limited touches… I think it sucks… at the end of the day, main focus is to win a championship”
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

Michael J. Babcock: The #NBA is investigating the altercation between Nikola Jokic’s brother Strahinja Jokic and a fan during game 2 of the #Lakers-#Nuggets series last night in Denver, sources tell us.
Source: Twitter

Anthony Chiang: Bam Adebayo on being named a finalist for DPOY: “They’re actually watching the games and paying attention.”
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang

ClutchPoints: Nikola Jokic’s older Strahinja threw a punch at a fan following the Nuggets’ 20-point comeback win vs. the Lakers 👀 (via cgallegos67/TT) pic.twitter.com/gjYzt7c1kE
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Dylan Harper was born to play basketball. His father, Ron Harper, is a five-time NBA champion who played alongside Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Currently ranked as a Top 5 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper sat down with HoopsHype after a recent practice at the Nike Hoop Summit to talk about his influence from his parents, NBA players he tries to emulate, flying under the radar amongst his peers, and more.

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New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (45) warms up before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers…

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (45) warms up before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

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Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do. You just gotta go out there and try to be as disciplined as possible, aggressive and consistent. And have a next-play mentality, man. … Kid is a generational-type player.”
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha

Nikola Jokic moved up from No. 78 to No. 70 in the scoring all-time list after passing Walt Frazier, Chet Walker, Carmelo Anthony, Maurice Cheeks, Oscar Robertson, Dwight Howard, Horace Grant, Danny Ainge
Source: HoopsHype

Griffin could have played this season if he wanted to. League sources say that the Boston Celtics wanted him back for another run after Griffin’s welcome contributions in 2022-23 and, given the state of the Celtics these days, that very well might have led to a long-awaited championship ring for the longtime dunker supreme.
Source: marcstein.substack.com

Maxey, who recorded 35 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, said that around 8:00 the night before the game, he couldn’t move and felt chills throughout his body. He missed the team’s shootaround the morning of the game. After nearly 45 minutes of battle against the Knicks, he understandably looked exhausted at the postgame podium. “I don’t feel great at all, honestly,” he said. “I don’t like taking medicine. Everybody knows that. Like, I really can’t stand taking medicine but I took medicine, IV. Читать дальше...

Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce has declared that Jayson Tatum holds the title of the best American-born player currently in the NBA. Speaking on the “Ticket and The Truth” podcast, Pierce expressed his confidence in Tatum’s ability, stating that he believes Tatum will ultimately become the face of the league. “I truly believe [Tatum] will be the face of the league. Best American born player today,” he said, via NBACentral on X.
Source: TalkBasket

The Dallas Mavericks play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena

The Phoenix Suns play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center

The Indiana Pacers play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum

The Indiana Pacers have not won any games while the Milwaukee Bucks are spending $187,346,674 per win

Game Time: 8:30 PM EDT on Tuesday April 23, 2024

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Home Radio: 620 AM/103.3 FM WTMJ
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Dave McMenamin: LeBron James is very direct in his criticism of the overturned foul call on Porter Jr. against Russell: “What f— do we have a replay center for? … What are we doing?”
Source: Twitter @mcten

Jamal Murray knocked down a game-winner at the buzzer, and the Denver Nuggets completed a 20-point comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2.

Tony Jones: Jamal Murray hits the buzzer beater over the outstretched arms of Anthony Davis. The Nuggets complete the 20 point comeback and defeat the Lakers 101-99…. Denver takes a 2-0 lead and the series shifts to Los Angeles
Source: Twitter @Tjonesonthenba

Dave McMenamin: LeBron James is very direct in his criticism of the overturned foul call on Porter Jr. against Russell: “What f— do we have a replay center for? … What are we doing?”
Source: Twitter @mcten

Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham: “It stings. Remember this feeling as we go back to LA. We need to give them this feeling in Game 3.”
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha

Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 104, 76ers 101. Knicks take a 2-0 series lead. • Brunson 24-8-6, 8-29 FGs • Hart 21-15-3 • DiVincenzo 19-4-3 (GW 3-pt) • Hartenstein 14-8-4
Source: Twitter @FredKatz

Ky Carlin: Joel Embiid: “We should be 2-0. We’re good. We’re gonna win this series. We know we gotta fix. We did a better job today so we’re gonna fix it, but we’re the better team.” #Sixers
Source: Twitter @Ky_Carlin