Новости за 06.02.2022

Shams Charania: Toronto Raptors All-Star Fred VanVleet has committed to the Three-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

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Nick Friedell: Nash said there is still no specific timeline for KD’s return but they are happy with the reports they’ve been getting from home. “We feel really good about his recovery so far. I think he’s well on his way. There’s been no setbacks and everything’s gone to plan or then some.”
Source: Twitter @NickFriedell

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Dave Early: “No, I’ve talked to James he wants to be here. He wants to be here long term as well…” -Steve Nash on James Harden. “He’s continually reiterated he wants to be here.”
Source: Twitter @DavidEarly

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KC Johnson: Billy Donovan expressed optimism that Patrick Williams will be back for some regular-season action. Couched it that he doesn’t know when and it’s not for sure. But called it “very good possibility” as long as no setbacks.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop

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The Trail Blazers and Kings held talks bout disgruntled young forward Marvin Bagley. Given the multi-season tension with Bagley, he’s another player whom it’s surprising hasn’t been dealt.
Source: Matt Moore @ Action Network

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The Houston Rockets have told teams they have two different offers of a first-round pick for Eric Gordon. The issue is finding a team that won’t send back significant salary as Houston doesn’t want anything major on the books. Houston is also looking for a pick in the teens instead of a late first-rounder for Gordon.
Source: Matt Moore @ Action Network

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Jonas Valanciunas is considered “off limits” by the Pelicans.
Source: Matt Moore @ Action Network

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Chris Haynes: Brooklyn Nets say star James Harden (left hamstring tightness) is out tonight against the Denver Nuggets.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

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For Rockets guard Eric Gordon and center Christian Wood, the highest-paid Rockets this side of the eager-to-be-traded John Wall, the challenge has been to hear their names and not think about the speculation that follows. “I don’t even worry about it,” said Gordon, who has been traded once in his 14 NBA seasons. “I just go out there and play basketball. You always hear about different rumors. (Rumors) are going to happen. I know what kind of value I have. This team also knows what kind of value I have. Читать дальше...

For the second time this season, Russell Westbrook was benched by Lakers coach Frank Vogel to close out a game. Only this time, the Lakers won, beating the New York Knicks 122-115 in overtime on Saturday. And the result made all the difference to Westbrook in accepting the decision. “The best part of this game is that you win,” Westbrook said after scoring five points on 1-for-10 shooting with six assists and four turnovers in 29 minutes. “Guys competed. We won the game and that’s all that matters.”
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After reports that suggested the Nets had relented and agreed to entertain offers for Harden from Philadelphia, Adrian Wojnarowski told ESPN’s NBA Countdown that James Harden has told Kevin Durant and Nets management that he wants to “be there,” meaning Brooklyn and “there’s a real good chance that’s the case” after the deadline.
Source: Net Income @ NetsDaily

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Rookie guard James Bouknight appeared to get into an argument with Borrego on the bench at the end of the third quarter and had to be held back. Bouknight was sent back to the locker room and did not return to the bench during the fourth quarter. “Obviously, we were a little frustrated in the third quarter, early fourth,” Borrego said. “We got a little emotional there. Beyond that, I’ll leave it there.”
Source: Charlotte Observer

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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.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (17-35) play against the Sacramento Kings (35-35) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Saturday February 5, 2022

The Milwaukee Bucks (33-21) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (33-33) at Moda Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Saturday February 5, 2022

The New York Knicks (24-28) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (28-28) at STAPLES Center

Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Saturday February 5, 2022

Bill Oram: Lakers say LeBron James will play tonight versus New York.
Source: Twitter @billoram

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Marla Ridenour: NBA last 2-minute report said #Cavs @Kevin Love should not have gotten game-winning free throws vs #Hornets. “The replay outcome is incorrect, as Rozier makes contact to Love’s arm prior to his shooting motion and a non-shooting foul should have been assessed.”
Source: Twitter @MRidenourABJ

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The Phoenix Suns (42-10) play against the Washington Wizards (28-28) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Saturday February 5, 2022

The Miami Heat (34-20) play against the Charlotte Hornets (26-26) at Spectrum Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Saturday February 5, 2022

The Memphis Grizzlies (37-18) play against the Orlando Magic (42-42) at Amway Center

Game Time: 5:00 PM EST on Saturday February 5, 2022