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To do that, the Sixers want and need the Harden who led the league in scoring three times while with the Houston Rockets. They know the playmaking version of Harden is obviously very good, but they want the ruthless scorer. The Sixers saw shades of that in Tuesday’s 118-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 32 points on 10-for-17 shooting, and he knocked down four 3s. “It was good, but we need to do it every night. We need to find ways to win. We need everybody, especially him, so we need to be on the same page. Читать дальше...

Isaiah Canaan parted ways with UNICS Kazan, the team announced. Canaan was quick to find a new destination, signing with Galatasaray Istanbul, Eurohoops reports.
Source: BasketNews

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Shams Charania: Lakers star Anthony Davis plans to return Friday vs. the Pelicans, barring setback, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Davis has been sidelined since Feb. 14 due to mid-foot sprain. Big Lakers-Pelicans game with Play-In ramifications.
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Kevin Durant’s relationship with James Harden began to blossom again. They went on a trip to Greece this past summer, and the guard twice reassured Durant that he’d sign an extension to stay in Brooklyn long term, according to league sources.
Source: Logan Murdock @ The Ringer

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Adrian Wojnarowski: As Anthony Davis — out since Feb. 16 with a foot sprain — progresses toward a game-time decision vs. New Orleans on Friday, LeBron James is hopeful to test out his ankle sprain and try to make a return to the lineup too, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

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Kristaps Porzingis made his return to Madison Square Garden that November and it was a major story in the NBA. This time, he doesn’t think there be as much hype. “I think it’s going to be a good game. It’s not going to be like my first game with Dallas in New York. That one was just crazy. This one is going to be a bit more just me competing against my old team. We’ll see,” he said.
Source: Chase Hughes @ NBC Sports

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As Murray works his way back from his torn ACL, now nearly a full 12 months since the injury, the Nuggets have no intention of shutting him down for the season. Nuggets coach Michael Malone told The Denver Post the team is leaving “all options on the table” as his team charges toward the postseason. “I don’t think it makes any sense to (say) … ‘We’re shutting him down,’” Malone said. “Who knows where the season’s going to go? A lot of crazy things can happen with six games to go, as well as into the postseason. Читать дальше...

“Let’s think about it,” Smart said. “As a guard, especially on the team that switches a lot, especially on the No. 1 defensive team, you are worried about every single player. And here’s the thing: When you see Defensive Player of the Year, that means he can guard all five spots. “Nothing against Rudy, but Rudy can’t guard all five spots. I can guard all five spots and I have been doing it. I’ve done it very well.”
Source: Tim Bontemps @ ESPN

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Michael Scotto: I spoke with four NBA executives who told me they believe Myles Turner can still get a protected first-round pick outside the lottery if he’s traded this offseason. When I asked the executives which teams they believe could try and trade for him, the usual suspects came up, including Charlotte, Toronto and Dallas.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

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Michael Scotto: This offseason, Malcolm Brogdon can be traded. He’s owed $67.6 million over the next three seasons, according to our HoopsHype salaries page. Several executives believe Indiana will certainly be open to trading him this offseason as the Pacers look to build around their young backcourt core of Tyrese Haliburton and Chris Duarte. Some executives believed his contract extension and being under team control for three seasons looking ahead makes him more appealing. Others were scared... Читать дальше...

Michael Scotto: Lance Stephenson wants to re-sign with the Indiana Pacers as a free agent this offseason, a league source close to Stephenson told HoopsHype. Whether Indiana goes into a full rebuild or retool, Lance believes he fits into either scenario. Ultimately, he wants to spend the rest of his career in Indiana, I’m told.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

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HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and Pacers beat writer Scott Agness for Fieldhouse Files discuss the futures of Myles Turner, Malcolm Brogdon, Lance Stephenson, and others. Plus, the duo previews Indiana’s draft and free agency plans and more on the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.

The Los Angeles Lakers (31-44) play against the Utah Jazz (45-31) at Vivint Arena

The Los Angeles Clippers (37-39) play against the Chicago Bulls (44-32) at United Center

The Milwaukee Bucks (47-28) play against the Brooklyn Nets (40-36) at Barclays Center

The Philadelphia 76ers (46-29) play against the Detroit Pistons (20-56) at Little Caesars Arena

Ian Begley: Julius Randle asked about unconfirmed WFAN report that stated he asked management for a trade after Monday’s game vs. CHI: “That’s just not true bro, it’s just not true. It’s just as simple as that.”
Source: Twitter @IanBegley

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The New Orleans Pelicans (33-43) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (49-49) at Moda Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Wednesday March 30, 2022

The Phoenix Suns (62-14) play against the Golden State Warriors (29-29) at Chase Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Wednesday March 30, 2022

Marc Berman: Walt Frazier mostly defending Julius Randle, saying criticism “unfair.” Points out only 2 other players averaging a 20, 10 and 5. But adds some flak he’s “brought upon himself.”
Source: Twitter @NYPost_Berman

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Kendra Andrews: Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry still has not returned to on-court activity. He’s working with head trainer Rick Celebrini in the weight room and in the pool. His official re-evaluation date is Friday.
Source: Twitter @kendra__andrews

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The Memphis Grizzlies (54-23) play against the San Antonio Spurs (45-45) at AT&T Center

Game Time: 8:30 PM EDT on Wednesday March 30, 2022

Kyle Goon: Lakers confirm that LeBron James returned to LA early for treatment on his sprained left ankle. He had already been ruled out tomorrow in Utah.
Source: Twitter @kylegoon

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Fred Katz: Boos for Julius Randle in starting lineup intros.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz

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Michael Singer: Jamal Murray and MPJ getting work in ahead of tonight’s game vs. the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/6WT7cvacB9
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