If the Pelicans reengaged the Hawks, they could look to pry away Murray or Young. Even though Young is the more talented player, the Pelicans seem to hold more interest in Murray, league sources said. The 6-5 Murray is not as much of a defensive liability as the 6-1 Young can be. He is also on a cheaper contract; Murray will make $25.5 million next season, while Young is owed $43 million.
The Sixers do have their eyes on other lucrative-salary impact players just in case they don’t get George. That’s why they also are looking at potential free agents like the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby. If not in free agency, the Sixers believe they can use their draft assets and available cap space to acquire a difference-maker via a trade. That has led to Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram being among trade interests. Читать дальше...
According to a source who messaged Stephen A. Smith during a recent episode of ESPN’s “First Take,” Brown has an offputting attitude. His ‘I’m better than you’ demeanor hurts his reputation around the league and his marketability off the floor. “I wanted to read to y’all what an NBA source just sent me,” Smith said. “He said, ‘Jaylen Brown. It’s not so much that he’s underrated. It’s that he just not liked because of his ‘I am better than you attitude.’ He knows it. It’s the same reason he is... Читать дальше...
Shane Battier: He was the one guy that I didn’t think I could ever mentally wear down. So he was brilliant obviously and he was the killer. So the only way I could ever have a chance against Kobe was like I never said I could guard Kobe. In my mind, I knew Kobe’s weaknesses because of the numbers, and they’re all relatives, even his weaknesses were strengths. But like I knew like when he went left and I kept him out of the pain it was a 42% shot versus when he went right and got in the pain it was a 62% shot, right? Читать дальше...
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The NBA Larry OBrien Championship Trophy is set next to the Borg-Warner Trophy, Saturday, May 25,…
The NBA Larry OBrien Championship Trophy is set next to the Borg-Warner Trophy, Saturday, May 25, 2024, during the Legends Day drivers meeting ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Miami standout Kyshawn George is a projected first-round pick who’s one of the best shooters in this draft class and will bring versatility to whichever team selects him.
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WNBA: Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) warms up before a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky…
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) warms up before a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena.
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WNBA: Connecticut Sun at Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) warms up before a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun…
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Awful Announcing: LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, says “LeBron is a free agent.” He later tells @ChrisBHaynes , “I don’t know what he’s gonna do. We’re gonna do what we do every year. We’re gonna evaluate the situation and we’re gonna make the best decision.”
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Jorge Sierra: Jayson Tatum has just passed Richard Hamilton in playoff scoring. He’s No. 41 all-time now. Could move ahead of KEVIN GARNETT in Game 4.
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Brian Robb: Jaylen Brown on the Pacers shooting in first half: “Some of those guys turned into Michael fucking Jordan.”
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