Новости за 16.10.2022

Madeline Kenney: Jordan Poole says Draymond Green apologized, they plan to handle it themselves that way. “We’re here to win a championship and keep hanging banners.”
Source: Twitter @madkenney

Connor Letourneau: Bob Myers on Draymond’s contract situation: “Draymond’s in a great spot. He’s got a player option. … It’s a great position for a player to be in. You control your destiny. … I imagine he’ll have a fantastic year. I think he will. He’s got a lot on the line.”
Source: Twitter @Con_Chron

The Orlando Magic already have promising returns from their decision to blow up their core at the 2020-21 trade deadline in Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. The team’s roster is filled with a lot of intriguing talent but it will likely still take them at least another year before they can start looking like a cohesive group.

“I just feel good,’’ Zach LaVine told reporters after playing in three of the four preseason games. And not just because of his new tax bracket, but because of the cleanup surgery last spring that now has him playing basketball without limitations. “I think that’s been the main thing, not having any aches and pains, and being able to go out there and really play without any limitations in my own mind, like, ‘OK, I can’t go left,’ or ‘I might not be able to dunk on this play.’ ‘’ LaVine said. “You’re... Читать дальше...

Chris Haynes: After an examination, Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is dealing with a sore left hamstring with no structural damage and will be listed as day-to-day, league sources tell @YahooSports.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

Kristian Winfield: Nets say Joe Harris and Seth Curry will continue to progress this week with live contact practice sessions but will not be ready for the opener on Wednesday. Next update will be given on Thursday, Oct. 20.
Source: Twitter @Krisplashed

Former 76ers player Mike Scott signed with French team SLUC Nancy for the 2022-23 season.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton missed the last two games with right calf soreness. On Friday, Connaughton underwent an MRI that revealed a right calf strain. Connaughton is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks @ NBA.com

The Lakers engaged in trade talks with the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets, sources said, and the conversations often hit a similar snag. Several teams that the Lakers engaged with insisted on L.A. including both of their future first-rounders in a deal; the Lakers were determined to trade only one of the two unless the package would return a can’t-miss-talent such as Donovan Mitchell or Kyrie Irving.
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN

The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to name Reggie Jackson the starting point guard to open up the 2022-23 season, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Jackson was in a preseason battle with five-time All-Star John Wall for the starting point guard nod.
Source: Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports

It is unlikely Wall will play back-to-back games to start the year, sources said. He had a strong exhibition campaign, but Jackson has continuity with the personnel from his two-plus seasons with the team.
Source: Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports

Italy’s best hope to improve the team is Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft. “It [World Cup] is my goal. I cannot guarantee that I’ll be there 100% since I still have to start my first NBA season, but it’s something that I’m thinking about. When the moment comes, I’ll make a decision,” Banchero told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “I’ve been in contact with coach Riccardo Fois for a while now. He was at Gonzaga and Arizona, and he worked for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. I know him and... Читать дальше...

The Boston Celtics and forward Grant Williams are at an impasse amid rookie-scale contract extension negotiations with Monday’s deadline rapidly looming, league sources told HoopsHype.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

The Philadelphia 76ers have recently held brief conversations on the possibility of a rookie-scale contract extension for elite defensive guard Matisse Thybulle, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: Chris Haynes @ Yahoo! Sports

The Boston Celtics and forward Grant Williams are at an impasse amid rookie-scale contract extension negotiations with Monday’s deadline rapidly looming, league sources told HoopsHype.

Shams Charania: Free agent guard Isaiah Joe is finalizing a multiyear deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Kellan Olson: Suns have waived Adonis Arms, Saben Lee and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot. None of the training camp invites were able to get the open roster spot. Suns hold that with the pair of two-way guys for a total of 16 players.
Source: Twitter @KellanOlson

Stefan Bondy: Cam Reddish will not do an extension before the season opener, according to a source.
Source: Twitter @SBondyNYDN

Adrian Wojnarowski: Reporting with @Kendra_Andrews: Golden State Warriors All-Star Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a four-year, $109 million extension, his agents Drew Morrison and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports tell ESPN. Wiggins is now tied to the Warriors for five-years, $143 million.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Sean Cunningham: Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray has entered health & safety protocols, per league source. He’s at home resting and will unfortunately miss Sunday’s Fan Fest.
Source: Twitter @SeanCunningham