Новости за 15.05.2022

Pete Pranica: Ja Morant asked about a potential extension: “If you want to know if I want to be in Memphis… hell yes.” pic.twitter.com/QxYwoN5eKE
Source: Twitter @PetePranica

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Drew Hill: Tyus Jones said that he does desire to be a starting point guard, and he would be lying if he said he didn’t. But he has considered himself a starter in Memphis despite coming off the bench. He also mentioned that he loves the organization and playing with this team.
Source: Twitter @DrewHill_DM

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Damian Lillard: Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Damichael Cole: Zach Kleiman just all but confirmed the Grizzlies plan on offering Ja Morant a max extension.
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Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns underwent stem cell treatment and platelet-rich plasma injections in both knees, his left ankle, left wrist and right finger on Friday, sources told ESPN.
Source: Ramona Shelburne @ ESPN

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is expected to be active for Game 7 vs Milwaukee today (3:30, ABC), sources tell ESPN. He missed Games 5 and 6 with left knee soreness.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

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Nick Friedell: Spoelstra said Kyle Lowry (hamstring) did not practice today. His status for the upcoming series remains unclear.
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Jeff Eisenband: Stephen Curry officially graduates from Davidson College today. Watching this is the only way to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/CLmfuVRydy
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Darren Wolfson: Told just some “maintenance things” to clean up with Karl-Anthony Towns. He played through a good amount all season long.
Source: Twitter @DWolfsonKSTP

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It means Bobby Portis and Connaughton will be able to shop their services on the open market, with the Bucks being able to match any offer extended to them. Whether the Bucks will match any offers thrown their way, though, is the big question. Portis was clearly underpaid this season and will receive a hefty raise. Connaughton is also in line for a pay bump. Portis’s salary this season is a paltry $4.37 million — a real bargain for the Bucks. The forward-center started 59 games (he played in 72)... Читать дальше...

As team representatives from throughout the NBA prepare to head to Chicago for the annual tradition of a week’s worth of predraft activities starting Monday, there is ongoing buzz in league coaching circles that Mike D’Antoni is in a strong position to land the Charlotte Hornets’ head coaching job. Defensive issues were said to be a key element of James Borrego’s unexpected downfall after four solid seasons, but Charlotte is nonetheless said to want a veteran coach who can forge a strong connection with All-Star guard LaMelo Ball... Читать дальше...

Ben Simmons and his camp will sit down with the Nets and hammer out a plan for the ensuing months, one intended to put him on the best path to both physical and mental health and a successful return to the court.  “We will work together with the Nets on a summer plan,” a source close to Simmons told The Post. “Everyone is confident.” 
Source: Brian Lewis @ New York Post

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Stephen Curry, true to form, was ready with a counter. “ said a lot of crazy things,” Curry told The Athletic with a smile while glancing at nearby cameras from NBA TV. “He called himself a dynasty already, so you’ve got to figure. On to the next round. Western Conference finals, we’re back. Let’s goooo!”
Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic

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Gerald Bourguet: Devin Booker on Suns practice today: “The preparation to it, I like coming in here with everybody locked in top to bottom….You can feel the demeanor.” Also said he’ll probably play some Call of Duty or get in the pool today to try and relax before Game 7 tomorrow pic.twitter.com/p2z3W9dtWD
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet

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