Новости за 01.12.2022

Cody Taylor: Oklahoma City guard-forward Jalen Williams and Indiana Pacers guard-forward Bennedict Mathurin have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in October/November.
Source: Twitter @CodyTaylorNBA

Patrick Beverley has no regrets. On his “Pat Bev Pod,” the 11-year NBA veteran said he would shove of Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton again if he got the chance after his push-from-behind got the Lakers star a three-game suspension. “F— that,” Beverley said. “F— him. We not going for that s—. Ask people that’s played with me. Ask superstars that’s played with me. That’s the reason why guys want me on their team … Very unfortunate situation. And if I could play it back again, I would do the exact same thing.”
Source... Читать дальше...

Brooklyn: TJ Warren (left foot injury recovery) and Day’Ron Sharpe (non-COVID illness) have been upgraded to available for Friday’s game against Toronto.
Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype

NBA Central: The Brooklyn Nets have “touched base” with the Hawks on John Collins, per Ian Begley.
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Michael Scotto: What are expectations for this team? Damian Lillard: I think we can be a championship team. We’ve got a good mix of veterans with experience and young talented guys. Right now in the league, that’s who you’re seeing are the most successful teams. It’s no longer look at this super team over here. It’s who’s got the talent, who can get up and down and score, who’s fearless, who defends, who has experience and leadership? It’s all of those things that give you a shot to be one of those final teams. Читать дальше...

Michael Scotto: Why has Portland been where you’ve wanted to stay loyal to and pursue Clyde Drexler’s team scoring record? Damian Lillard: It’s always been a home for me. As an organization, a lot of guys I’ve played with that come from other teams say the biggest difference they notice is this is a great organization, the way that people get treated and how the organization operates day to day. To me, it’s a reminder the grass ain’t always greener on the other side. This has been my experience. Читать дальше...

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard believes Portland is on the path to becoming a championship team following the acquisition of Jerami Grant, the development of young talent such as Anfernee Simons, and his own eventual return to the lineup.

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton plans to make his season debut vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday (ESPN, 7:30 PM ET). Middleton has been recovering from July surgery on his left wrist. The Bucks are 15-5, second in the East.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Boston Celtics center Al Horford has agreed on a two-year, $20 million contract extension that ties him to the franchise through his 39th birthday in 2025, his agent Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management told ESPN on Thursday morning. Horford, a five-time All-Star, is completing the final season of a four-year, $109 million contract. Horford will earn $26.5 million this season, with the new deal beginning in 2023-2024.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN

So with 24 seconds remaining, there first was a technical foul issued to Adebayo by referee Tony Brothers and then another from referee Nick Buchert, leaving Adebayo ejected. “I mean, me personally, I don’t really get bent out of shape about fouls,” Adebayo said, with the Heat turning their attention to Friday’s rematch against the Celtics at TD Garden. “My biggest thing is like, my mom taught me ever since I was younger, if somebody’s talking to you, you look at them dead in the eyes. I feel... Читать дальше...

Why, James wanted to know, had he not been asked about a photograph that recently surfaced showing Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, at the age of 14, peering over a crowd of white students who were attempting to block six Black students from entering the doors of North Little Rock High School in 1957? “I got one question for you guys before you guys leave. I was thinking when I was on my way over here, I was wondering why I haven’t gotten a question from you guys about the Jerry Jones photo,” James said. Читать дальше...

“There’s nothing normal about what he does out there on the floor,” Kyrie Irving said of Durant’s offensive efficiency. “That’s God-given talent. But when we see it displayed so effortlessly, so efficiently, we definitely have to celebrate that.”
Source: Erik Slater @ Clutch Points

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is targeting a return during the team’s current three-game road trip, likely Monday in Houston, league sources told The Athletic on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Harden has been sidelined since suffering a right foot tendon strain in a game against the Wizards on Nov. 2. He was expected to miss a month, a league source said at the time. Philadelphia has been short-handed as of late due to injuries among other top players, including Joel Embiid — who returned Monday — and Tyrese Maxey. Читать дальше...

The Dallas Mavericks play against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena

The Indiana Pacers (12-8) play against the Sacramento Kings (9-9) at Golden 1 Center

The Los Angeles Clippers (13-10) play against the Utah Jazz (11-11) at Vivint Arena

The Chicago Bulls (9-12) play against the Phoenix Suns (6-6) at Footprint Center

The Houston Rockets (5-16) play against the Denver Nuggets (7-7) at Ball Arena

But just how large of a shakeup they are willing to undergo is reportedly something the team is still debating internally. Jovan Buha of The Athletic told Allen Sliwa on the latest episode of ESPN LA’s “Lakers Talk” radio show that the front office may actually be leaning towards smaller deals involving the mid-sized contracts of Kendrick Nunn and Patrick Beverley rather than trying to construct a Westbrook package (emphasis mine):
Source: Harrison Faigen @ Silverscreenandroll.com

Atlanta Hawks PR: John Collins (left ankle sprain) and De’Andre Hunter (right thigh soreness) will not return to tonight’s game.
Source: Twitter @HawksPR

Atlanta Hawks PR: John Collins (left ankle sprain) and De’Andre Hunter (right thigh soreness) will not return to tonight’s game.

The San Antonio Spurs (6-16) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (13-13) at Paycom Center

The Toronto Raptors (11-10) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (8-8) at Smoothie King Center

The Memphis Grizzlies (12-9) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-11) at Target Center

Julia Poe: Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball’s recovery ahead of today’s game: “It’s been really slow.” Lonzo is not running, jumping or cutting and Billy says he’s not “anywhere close” to returning to contact. Billy adds that he “still has pain” although there have been improvements.
Source: Twitter @byjuliapoe