Новости за 28.06.2021

With the 2021 NBA Finals fast approaching and a new superstar guaranteed to get their first ring this year, the playoff MVP race has never been so hotly contested.

Marc Stein: The Hawks say Trae Young had an MRI taken earlier today at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex and it revealed a bone bruise to his right foot. Young will be listed as questionable for tomorrow’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 4.

Ben Golliver: Hawks’ Trae Young on whether he can play in ECF Game 4 vs. Bucks: “I’m going to get as much treatment as I can. That’s the plan.” – Said that the ankle is “sore” and “hurting” & that ankle was “frustrating” – Will get MRI on Monday

Ben Golliver: Bucks close on a 17-4 run to take ECF Game 3 over Hawks, 113-102. – Khris Middleton w/ 20 of his game-high 38 points in the fourth quarter to seal it. – Atlanta made 3 FGs in the final 7 minutes of regulation.

After losing in the first round of the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons, Damian Lillard may want out of Portland. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, this comes amid controversy over their head coach hiring process as well as concerns over whether the Blazers can build a championship contender around Lillard. The Trail Blazers are at a crossroads in terms of their viability to contend in the west and there are fair arguments in favor of rebuilding.