Ime Udoka not concerned about Dillon Brooks doing anything crazy
Damichael Cole: Ime Udoka said he’s “not too concerned” Dillon Brooks coming out and “doing anything crazy.” He said outside of DB giving tips on Grizzlies player’s tendencies, they haven’t talked much about it.
Source: Twitter @DamichaelC
Source: Twitter @DamichaelC
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Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
If I was guarding Dillon Brooks I’d spend the whole game saying stuff like, “I can’t believe they don’t let you shoot more threes” – 8:16 PM
If I was guarding Dillon Brooks I’d spend the whole game saying stuff like, “I can’t believe they don’t let you shoot more threes” – 8:16 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks starts off on Desmond Bane, which means Santi Aldama is being guarded by Jalen Green. – 8:13 PM
Dillon Brooks starts off on Desmond Bane, which means Santi Aldama is being guarded by Jalen Green. – 8:13 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks is transforming into his villain character pic.twitter.com/gSsExpYdhf – 8:07 PM
Dillon Brooks is transforming into his villain character pic.twitter.com/gSsExpYdhf – 8:07 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Prior to tonight’s game, #Rockets HC Ime Udoka said Amen Thompson is ramping up & could be cleared to practice soon, maybe, but not definitely, next week. Here’s some of Thompson’s on court activities (Eason also doing his pregame work) about 2 hours before tonight’s tipoff. pic.twitter.com/zU9AioV4EO – 7:11 PM
Prior to tonight’s game, #Rockets HC Ime Udoka said Amen Thompson is ramping up & could be cleared to practice soon, maybe, but not definitely, next week. Here’s some of Thompson’s on court activities (Eason also doing his pregame work) about 2 hours before tonight’s tipoff. pic.twitter.com/zU9AioV4EO – 7:11 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ime Udoka said he’s “not too concerned” Dillon Brooks coming out and “doing anything crazy.” He said outside of DB giving tips on Grizzlies player’s tendencies, they haven’t talked much about it. – 6:19 PM
Ime Udoka said he’s “not too concerned” Dillon Brooks coming out and “doing anything crazy.” He said outside of DB giving tips on Grizzlies player’s tendencies, they haven’t talked much about it. – 6:19 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Remember how Marcus Smart helped the Grizzlies plan against Boston? Now, Memphis is on the other side of the coin.
Dillon Brooks spoke Wednesday morning about preparing for the Grizzlies.
“I know them like the back of my hand.”
Reporting from Houston: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:56 PM
Remember how Marcus Smart helped the Grizzlies plan against Boston? Now, Memphis is on the other side of the coin.
Dillon Brooks spoke Wednesday morning about preparing for the Grizzlies.
“I know them like the back of my hand.”
Reporting from Houston: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:56 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
“You want to play at a certain level, and it doesn’t matter if it’s a championship-level team or a young team. You want to build those habits and fundamentals from Day 1.”
Ime Udoka on defense, cussing players out and lessons from Pop.
[$1 deal inside]
theathletic.com/5082053/2023/1… – 11:00 AM
“You want to play at a certain level, and it doesn’t matter if it’s a championship-level team or a young team. You want to build those habits and fundamentals from Day 1.”
Ime Udoka on defense, cussing players out and lessons from Pop.
[$1 deal inside]
theathletic.com/5082053/2023/1… – 11:00 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
The fact that Dillon Brooks thinks the Grizzlies have no swagger because he’s not there — and not because Ja Morant is suspended for 25 games — is exactly why he’s not in Memphis anymore.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 7:30 PM
The fact that Dillon Brooks thinks the Grizzlies have no swagger because he’s not there — and not because Ja Morant is suspended for 25 games — is exactly why he’s not in Memphis anymore.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 7:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
ICYMI, As Dillon Brooks prepares to face his old Grizzlies team, he discusses his departure from Memphis and impact with Rockets houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 5:12 PM
ICYMI, As Dillon Brooks prepares to face his old Grizzlies team, he discusses his departure from Memphis and impact with Rockets houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 5:12 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Dillon Brooks plays his former team tomorrow night 👀🍿
(via @HoustonChron) pic.twitter.com/FmsciQNc20 – 4:32 PM
Dillon Brooks plays his former team tomorrow night 👀🍿
(via @HoustonChron) pic.twitter.com/FmsciQNc20 – 4:32 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks compared himself to an ex-girlfriend that the Grizzlies didn’t know they were going to miss.
“Interesting comment, I’ve been happily married for 10 years and I have 4 beautiful kids,” Taylor Jenkins said. – 4:14 PM
Dillon Brooks compared himself to an ex-girlfriend that the Grizzlies didn’t know they were going to miss.
“Interesting comment, I’ve been happily married for 10 years and I have 4 beautiful kids,” Taylor Jenkins said. – 4:14 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies players responded after Tuesday’s practice to the latest comments from Dillon Brooks. The former Grizzlies wing will play Memphis on Wednesday.
“I’ve been talking trash to Dillon for five years, so it’s great.”
More here from @wynstonw_ :
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 3:52 PM
Grizzlies players responded after Tuesday’s practice to the latest comments from Dillon Brooks. The former Grizzlies wing will play Memphis on Wednesday.
“I’ve been talking trash to Dillon for five years, so it’s great.”
More here from @wynstonw_ :
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 3:52 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
In anticipation of facing ex-teammate Dillon Brooks on Wednesday, @memgrizz catalysts Desmond and Jaren mostly took high road in prep for DB’s words/actions/antics.
“Dillon being on the other side, you know there’s gonna be some extra emotion.” pic.twitter.com/gu61VouiT7 – 3:42 PM
In anticipation of facing ex-teammate Dillon Brooks on Wednesday, @memgrizz catalysts Desmond and Jaren mostly took high road in prep for DB’s words/actions/antics.
“Dillon being on the other side, you know there’s gonna be some extra emotion.” pic.twitter.com/gu61VouiT7 – 3:42 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks, who compared himself to an ex-girlfriend, said the Grizzlies have no swagger.
So Memphis made a point to use the word “swagger” after practice on Tuesday.
“Interesting comment, I’ve been happily married for 10 years and I have 4 beautiful kids,” Jenkins said. – 3:40 PM
Dillon Brooks, who compared himself to an ex-girlfriend, said the Grizzlies have no swagger.
So Memphis made a point to use the word “swagger” after practice on Tuesday.
“Interesting comment, I’ve been happily married for 10 years and I have 4 beautiful kids,” Jenkins said. – 3:40 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
As Dillon Brooks faces old Grizzlies squad, he’s already making indelible impact with Rockets houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:34 AM
As Dillon Brooks faces old Grizzlies squad, he’s already making indelible impact with Rockets houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:34 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka on why Jalen Green did not play in the fourth quarter: “The group that was in was playing better.” He said he liked the spark that unit, with Aaron Holiday in, was giving the team. – 12:31 AM
Ime Udoka on why Jalen Green did not play in the fourth quarter: “The group that was in was playing better.” He said he liked the spark that unit, with Aaron Holiday in, was giving the team. – 12:31 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets starting lineup:
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Warriors lineup:
Stephen Curry
Chris Paul
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Kevon Looney – 9:31 PM
#Rockets starting lineup:
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Warriors lineup:
Stephen Curry
Chris Paul
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Kevon Looney – 9:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Todays ep of the #GoodWord is LIVE, with @Jason1Goff! We talk a changing of the guard in the NBA, Jokic being better than everybody, Ime Udoka and the Zach LaVine saga! (Spotify link up shortly)
📺: youtu.be/mQ6LzGYkLGY
🍎: apple.co/3R6WKUd pic.twitter.com/taUfsIpm5E – 6:57 PM
Todays ep of the #GoodWord is LIVE, with @Jason1Goff! We talk a changing of the guard in the NBA, Jokic being better than everybody, Ime Udoka and the Zach LaVine saga! (Spotify link up shortly)
📺: youtu.be/mQ6LzGYkLGY
🍎: apple.co/3R6WKUd pic.twitter.com/taUfsIpm5E – 6:57 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ime Udoka excited about Alperen Sengun’s defensive improvements: he has taken a huge step sportando.basketball/en/ime-udoka-e… – 2:52 PM
Ime Udoka excited about Alperen Sengun’s defensive improvements: he has taken a huge step sportando.basketball/en/ime-udoka-e… – 2:52 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Rui weighed in on the Dillon Brooks-LeBron James “beef” 👀 pic.twitter.com/L597cnWHMC – 2:47 PM
Rui weighed in on the Dillon Brooks-LeBron James “beef” 👀 pic.twitter.com/L597cnWHMC – 2:47 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My dude @DanWoikeSports has this in @latimessports: LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 2:39 PM
My dude @DanWoikeSports has this in @latimessports: LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 2:39 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Reposting this after last night’s showdown between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/di… – 1:28 PM
Reposting this after last night’s showdown between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/di… – 1:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
ICYMI, Rockets insider: Dillon Brooks and Rockets brought game against Lakers to final seconds but a late gamble against LeBron James cost them houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:29 AM
ICYMI, Rockets insider: Dillon Brooks and Rockets brought game against Lakers to final seconds but a late gamble against LeBron James cost them houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:29 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Rockets coach Ime Udoka on the team’s identity: “Unselfish offensively and one of the best defensive teams.” My dispatch for @Sportsnaut on why the Rockets will soon have sustained success this season bit.ly/47Fzu5d – 10:27 AM
Rockets coach Ime Udoka on the team’s identity: “Unselfish offensively and one of the best defensive teams.” My dispatch for @Sportsnaut on why the Rockets will soon have sustained success this season bit.ly/47Fzu5d – 10:27 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 8:07 AM
LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 8:07 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
It was a busy weekend in the NBA!
@TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine react on The Starting Lineup!
🏀 LeBron vs. Dillon Brooks
🏀 Latest News & Notes
🏀 @OrlandoMagic GM Anthony Parker at 9:00am ET
📻 Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/TuMWhVsiGm – 7:02 AM
It was a busy weekend in the NBA!
@TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine react on The Starting Lineup!
🏀 LeBron vs. Dillon Brooks
🏀 Latest News & Notes
🏀 @OrlandoMagic GM Anthony Parker at 9:00am ET
📻 Listen Live: siriusxm.us/NBARadioLive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/TuMWhVsiGm – 7:02 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on matching up with Dillon Brooks: “He’s a great competitor. I like going against him, and he was hooping tonight too, for sure. He was shooting the ball exceptionally well.” – 2:05 AM
LeBron James on matching up with Dillon Brooks: “He’s a great competitor. I like going against him, and he was hooping tonight too, for sure. He was shooting the ball exceptionally well.” – 2:05 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I wonder if LeBron did enough to earn Dillon Brooks’ respect, since he only gave him 37 and not 40 – 12:17 AM
I wonder if LeBron did enough to earn Dillon Brooks’ respect, since he only gave him 37 and not 40 – 12:17 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka wants the #Rockets to make quicker decisions: “Sometimes Alperen holding the ball is when we get in trouble. Sometimes the first shot you have is the best look you’re going to get. Pass those up, and they kind of get to swarming a little bit. We passed up some good… – 12:16 AM
Ime Udoka wants the #Rockets to make quicker decisions: “Sometimes Alperen holding the ball is when we get in trouble. Sometimes the first shot you have is the best look you’re going to get. Pass those up, and they kind of get to swarming a little bit. We passed up some good… – 12:16 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Rockets lose another nail-biter in LA, fall 105-104 to the Lakers. Tough defensive choice by Dillon Brooks to let LeBron get free — he gets fouled with 1.9 seconds left and hits 1-2 free throws to win it. Brooks had 24 points, Sengun 21-10-5 and VanVleet handed out 16 assists. – 12:06 AM
Rockets lose another nail-biter in LA, fall 105-104 to the Lakers. Tough defensive choice by Dillon Brooks to let LeBron get free — he gets fouled with 1.9 seconds left and hits 1-2 free throws to win it. Brooks had 24 points, Sengun 21-10-5 and VanVleet handed out 16 assists. – 12:06 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Someone please post the gif of Dillon Brooks desperately grabbing LeBron’s jersey after getting instantly cooked on the inbounds… – 12:04 AM
Someone please post the gif of Dillon Brooks desperately grabbing LeBron’s jersey after getting instantly cooked on the inbounds… – 12:04 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James split his foul shots. But he defended Dillon Brooks on his 3-point heave, and Lakers walk away with a 105-104 win over the Rockets. – 12:04 AM
LeBron James split his foul shots. But he defended Dillon Brooks on his 3-point heave, and Lakers walk away with a 105-104 win over the Rockets. – 12:04 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Back-to-back threes by Dillon Brooks off passes from Jalen Green – 11:48 PM
Back-to-back threes by Dillon Brooks off passes from Jalen Green – 11:48 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Dillon Brooks is en fuego! This Rockets team does not give up. – 11:47 PM
Dillon Brooks is en fuego! This Rockets team does not give up. – 11:47 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Dillon Brooks with a team-high 21, his second most in a game this season. His five 3s are a season high. – 11:46 PM
Dillon Brooks with a team-high 21, his second most in a game this season. His five 3s are a season high. – 11:46 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Things are starting to get chippy between LeBron and Dillon Brooks pic.twitter.com/Axx02LffCE – 10:56 PM
Things are starting to get chippy between LeBron and Dillon Brooks pic.twitter.com/Axx02LffCE – 10:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Ime Udoka jumped up to challenge a charge called on Sengun. The assistant coaches in the second row jumped just as quickly and stopped him just in time. – 10:54 PM
Ime Udoka jumped up to challenge a charge called on Sengun. The assistant coaches in the second row jumped just as quickly and stopped him just in time. – 10:54 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Dillon Brooks has made more 3-pointers in the first half against the Lakers tonight (three) than he made in any first-round game against the Lakers last season (two)
Brooks tonight: 3-of-6 (50%) on 3’s
Brooks in the playoffs: 10-of-42 (23.8%) on 3’s
Avert your eyes Grizz fans. – 10:39 PM
Dillon Brooks has made more 3-pointers in the first half against the Lakers tonight (three) than he made in any first-round game against the Lakers last season (two)
Brooks tonight: 3-of-6 (50%) on 3’s
Brooks in the playoffs: 10-of-42 (23.8%) on 3’s
Avert your eyes Grizz fans. – 10:39 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Dillon Brooks averaging a career-low 8.4 shots per game. He has already taken eight, more than in any of his previous five games. Has hit three for eight points. – 10:17 PM
Dillon Brooks averaging a career-low 8.4 shots per game. He has already taken eight, more than in any of his previous five games. Has hit three for eight points. – 10:17 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Dillon Brooks hits the 3 and blows kisses to a loudly booing Lakers crowd. pic.twitter.com/a6FYPzsnlZ – 10:14 PM
Dillon Brooks hits the 3 and blows kisses to a loudly booing Lakers crowd. pic.twitter.com/a6FYPzsnlZ – 10:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With LeBron back on the court, LAL’s offensive execution returned, as he led a 6-0 run to start the 2nd Q and make it 28-26 HOU, forcing Ime Udoka’s time out. – 10:13 PM
With LeBron back on the court, LAL’s offensive execution returned, as he led a 6-0 run to start the 2nd Q and make it 28-26 HOU, forcing Ime Udoka’s time out. – 10:13 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Dillon Brooks just hanging out on the sideline while the Lakers are warming up. pic.twitter.com/LLCmoAlMDU – 9:38 PM
Dillon Brooks just hanging out on the sideline while the Lakers are warming up. pic.twitter.com/LLCmoAlMDU – 9:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Many boos for Dillon Brooks in introductions. Lawrence Tanter added a certain emphasis when saying his name to cue the crowd. – 9:38 PM
Many boos for Dillon Brooks in introductions. Lawrence Tanter added a certain emphasis when saying his name to cue the crowd. – 9:38 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets starting lineup tonight:
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Şengün
#LakeShow
D’Angelo Russell
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 9:02 PM
#Rockets starting lineup tonight:
Fred VanVleet
Jalen Green
Dillon Brooks
Jabari Smith Jr
Alperen Şengün
#LakeShow
D’Angelo Russell
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 9:02 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets Tari Eason is available tonight vs Lakers, but will not play tomorrow night vs Warriors (back-to-back games) as he continues his recovery from the left leg stress reaction per HC Ime Udoka – 8:06 PM
#Rockets Tari Eason is available tonight vs Lakers, but will not play tomorrow night vs Warriors (back-to-back games) as he continues his recovery from the left leg stress reaction per HC Ime Udoka – 8:06 PM
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Clutch Points: Former Grizzlies G Tony Allen on Dillon Brooks’ “Ex-girlfriend” comment 🗣️ “You the same chick. I just saw what LeBron just did to him too. He gave him 37, 9 and 8, he’s still over there getting his ass bust. We ain’t miss nothing” (via @grindcitymedia) pic.twitter.com/pwHM37qIJR -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / November 22, 2023
I couldn’t let you get out of here without asking about Dillon Brooks. How important has his inclusion been in allowing you to execute certain things defensively? And how are those conversations between you two, seeing things you want changed and fixed? Ime Udoka: It’s been huge. You bring in somebody who’s All-Defense, and that’s what he’s known for. It just rubs off on the group. (He’s) very versatile. Obviously, you can put him on anybody on the court. And even with the switching we’re doing, he’s still talking to guys. He’s still bringing the physicality. He might not have the matchup the whole game because we do switch a lot, but we know when it comes down to time, we can scheme around it so he guards those guys. He’s wanted to guard (Zion) Williamson and LeBron James and stay on those matchups, so we can tweak everything. It’s just a benefit and luxury to have a guy who’s as versatile as him. -via The Athletic / November 22, 2023
“You can see now they have no swagger,” Dillon Brooks said with the Rockets set to face his former team for the first time Wednesday at Toyota Center. “We have swagger. We have an identity we’re building. Each and every game, we show it more and more. That’s what I want for my guys. That’s what I want for each and every guy on the floor: to play their best basketball.” -via Houston Chronicle / November 21, 2023