HoopsHype: Atlanta Hawks

Along with the 76ers, according to league sources, there are two other teams that have made it known in league circles that they would be willing to trade for Jimmy Butler and sign him to a max-level contract. Butler turns 35 on Sept. 14. Despite the outside interest, Butler and his agent Bernie Lee have repeatedly made it clear — publicly and privately — that he wants to spend the rest of his NBA career with the Heat. But choosing not to offer Butler a max extension this offseason could derail those plans... Читать дальше...

Adrian Wojnarowski: Ahead of midnight NCAA deadline, USC’s Bronny James staying in June NBA Draft and forgoing college eligibility, Klutch’s Rich Paul tells ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Los Angeles Sparks v Indiana Fever

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 28: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever attempts a pass against…

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 28: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever attempts a pass against the Los Angeles Sparks during the first quarter in the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms... Читать дальше...

2002 | 7’0 | 7’2.5 WS | 249 LBS

Team: Riesen Ludwigsburg (Germany)

Agency: Wasserman

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 50 / Worst rank: NR

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Hukporti averaged 8.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 0.8 assists, and 0.5 steals per game. He shot 57.1 percent from the field and 62.5 percent from the foul line.

Marc J. Spears: “It’s a day to day thing. I’m not trying to rush it. We will see,” Mavs center Dereck Lively II, who is in concussion protocol, told @andscape.
Source: Twitter @MarcJSpears

ClutchPoints: “I’ve never been swept so I took it personal… Not on their home court. Hearing their fans talk trash all day.” Anthony Edwards on his mentality ahead of Game 4 🗣️ (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/aBTzb6xwWF
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Brad Townsend: “That game is on me,” Doncic says. “I didn’t give enough energy.”
Source: Twitter @townbrad

ClutchPoints: Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves STAVE OFF elimination with a Game 4 victory over the Mavericks 🐺 Ant-Man: 29 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists 11-of-25 FG Karl-Anthony Towns: 25 points, 5 rebounds 9-of-13 FG, 4-of-5 3PT pic.twitter.com/R8eQL98D4F
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

“I called my agents that morning and said, ‘Hey, I feel good, I’m not going to lie to you guys, I really don’t care what you say, I’m gonna try to play,'” Haliburton said. “There was obviously an organization-wide meeting with our front office, with agents, with everybody. They did what their job is, to protect me from myself and wouldn’t allow me play Game 3. I understand the long-term implications of the chances of re-hurting my hamstring. I’m just very thankful for this organization from protecting me from myself.”
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“My family, the quality of life in Los Angeles is something that myself and my family haven’t had in probably three or four seasons,” Prince said in an interview with Lakers Nation. “So to stay here would be definitely number one. If not that, then I mean, wherever the dominoes fall and wherever it’s best, that’s where I’ll be. But I for sure want to be a Laker, 100%.”
Source: Lakers Nation