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Michael Scotto: This is a podcast from Myles I think is pretty relevant. He said, “The organization is going to do what’s best for the organization. They’re not inclined to care about your feelings in a sense. Now that I see myself in these rumors all the time, it’s just like another day for me. It’s like, ‘Oh, what else is new?’” Some scouts and executives have pointed out his fluctuating minutes under Rick Carlisle as a kind of a hint that he’ll ultimately be the one traded. Turner’s 25 (years old) and is signed through next season... Читать дальше...

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to his abdominal last week to mitigate the pain he’s been dealing with for the last few years, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Lillard, 31, is scheduled to be reevaluated on Friday and could return to action as soon as Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources said. The pain had reached a heightened point before the procedure.
Source: Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports

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Ja Morant’s return to the Memphis Grizzlies could be delayed further as the star guard entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Wednesday, the team announced. Morant was not present at shootaround this morning. He’s still recovering from a sprained knee and per coach Taylor Jenkins’ timeline of a “couple of weeks”, he wasn’t expected to return for the Grizzlies’ three remaining games this week.
Source: Evan Barnes @ USA Today Sports

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HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Yossi Gozlan discussed potential trade scenarios involving CJ McCollum, Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis, and Caris LeVert. Plus, the duo discussed two new candidates to monitor for Portland’s general manager opening on the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Atlanta Hawks F Solomon Hill is out for the season with a hamstring tear, team says.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

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Shams Charania: The Bulls now have four players in COVID-19 health and safety protocols — guard Matt Thomas is expected to miss several games, sources said. Thomas joins DeMar DeRozan, Coby White and Javonte Green in protocols.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

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Here’s your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday’s games.

Donatas Urbonas on Gabriel Deck: There are rumors that if he’s returning to Europe, there even might be some agreement between Barça and Gabriel Deck already. That if you return to Europe, Barça is waiting for you and this is where you play.
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Three teams with interest in Lillard told ESPN that they are waiting on him to make an offseason trade demand before calling Portland.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN

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Lillard wants a two-year, $107 million extension in July, and he and his agent need the next general manager to sell ownership on the idea. As much as anything, this cuts to the core of the Blazers’ search process. His desire for an extension into his advanced NBA years has turned into a battle for the franchise’s future, an existential threat to reshaping and redirecting the organization in a post-playoff reality.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN

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The Brooklyn Nets (16-7) play against the Dallas Mavericks (11-11) at American Airlines Center

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday December 7, 2021