Новости за 07.04.2023

Ohm Youngmisuk: Terance Mann on how excited he is to see Kawhi Leonard in the playoffs again: “Yeah, for sure. Especially because I feel like he’s gotten better, so I’m excited to see.” Asked how Kawhi has gotten better? “You’re just gonna have to see.”
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM

Law Murray: Russell Westbrook on time with Lakers this season: “It was an experience. I’m past it now. In a new place, and looking forward.”
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

Shams Charania: The Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson for the Play-In Tournament and his status is in doubt for start of potential playoff berth as well.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Clutch Points: “He’s a spectacular player… But when it comes down to being that guy that’s attractive to say, ‘Man, I want to go over here & hoop with Luka.’ Right now, Luka Doncic is not that guy… He has to change some things about himself.” 🗣️ Kendrick Perkins pic.twitter.com/Z05H8NCXzC
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Marc Stein: Dallas appears to be prioritizing draft position over its dwindling play-in chances now: Kyrie Irving (right foot injury recovery), Josh Green (rest), Tim Hardaway Jr. (left ankle soreness), Maxi Kleber (right hamstring injury recovery) and Christian Wood (rest) ALL out tonight.
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

“I definitely think I’m Defensive Player of the Year,” Jaren Jackson Jr told ESPN. “I just think I put together something special, and I want it bad.” Jackson’s case includes: Leading the league in blocks for the second consecutive season with a career-best 3.0 per game. Blocking 9.7% of opponents’ field goal attempts when he’s on the floor, the sixth-highest figure since blocks became an official stat in 1973-74.
Source: Tim MacMahon @ ESPN

Bucks star Khris Middleton underwent an MRI on his ailing right knee on Thursday and results came back clean, according to sources. Middleton is expected to use the next week or so to rehab the knee in hopes of being ready for the playoffs beginning April 15.The Bucks clinched the top seed and the NBA’s best regular-season record this week, led largely by another MVP-caliber campaign from Giannis Antetokounmpo. But Middleton contributed 15.1 points, 4.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. He has... Читать дальше...

The Nets are finally giving David Duke Jr. a well-deserved standard contract, league sources told the Post. After spending his rookie campaign and almost all of his second season as a two-way, Duke Jr. is being converted to a standard deal. The move was expected to be made official on Friday.
Source: Brian Lewis @ New York Post

Shams Charania: Pelicans star Zion Williamson – sidelined since Jan. 2 with a hamstring strain – is unlikely to return to action in next week’s Play-In Tournament, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . The team has been cautious with Williamson’s comeback as he continues rehab process.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

All this puts the Sixers in an enviable position, except, that is, when it comes to having to pay Maxey. He is eligible for a contract extension this summer, and that extension has gone up significantly in value—in fact, executives around the league increasingly are saying that Maxey is headed for a max contract extension with the Sixers. “They have a lot of big contracts they’re dealing with obviously,” one NBA GM told Heavy Sports. “But they’re going to have to make him another one. He’s a max guy.”
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All this puts the Sixers in an enviable position, except, that is, when it comes to having to pay Maxey. He is eligible for a contract extension this summer, and that extension has gone up significantly in value—in fact, executives around the league increasingly are saying that Maxey is headed for a max contract extension with the Sixers. “They have a lot of big contracts they’re dealing with obviously,” one NBA GM told Heavy Sports. “But they’re going to have to make him another one. He’s a max guy.”
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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Utah Jazz are signing F Luka Samanic through the 2023-2024 season, a deal including guaranteed money and trigger dates, his agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Samanic, 23, was the 19th overall pock to the Spurs in 2019.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Joel Embiid may have played in his final regular-season contest of the 2022-23 campaign. The 76ers center will not play against the Atlanta Hawks Friday night at State Farm Arena, according to sources. The MVP frontrunner didn’t travel to Atlanta with the team Thursday night. James Harden, however, was scheduled to travel with the team. This comes after the Miami Heat defeated the Sixers, 129-101, Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid finished with a team-high 21 points, six rebounds... Читать дальше...

What stands out for Bullock off the court isn’t solely charity work. It is not uncommon for NBA players to spend money on luxury homes, cars and jewelry. But what Bullock spent his money on this year was certainly uncommon, as he bought an island in Belize. “I’ve been looking for different things to invest my money in,” Bullock told Andscape recently. “I found an opportunity down in Belize where I purchased an island that was about 5 acres that I am going to put resort villas on. It’s a vacation... Читать дальше...

Draymond Green: ‘I catch a lot of flack for the way I ride for LeBron. And you know people will say like, “oh man, you said this about LeBron. That’s disrespectful to Steph”. And it’s like actually the love that I got for Steph and how I ride for Steph, Steph knows how I ride for Steph. Me giving credit to LeBron or supporting LeBron or f*cking being happy for LeBron… That doesn’t dim Steph’s light. I tell people like “that’s your losing ass mentality that you think if I go say something about LeBron James that’s positive... Читать дальше...

The Golden State Warriors play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center

The Chicago Bulls play against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center

The New York Knicks play against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

The Memphis Grizzlies play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum

The Orlando Magic play against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center

The Orlando Magic are spending $3,709,038 per win while the Brooklyn Nets are spending $3,606,556 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Friday April 7, 2023

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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National TV: N/A
Home TV: YES
Away TV: Bally Sports Florida
Home Radio: WFAN-FM
Away Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM

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The Philadelphia 76ers play against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena

The Denver Nuggets (52-28) play against the Phoenix Suns (45-35) at Footprint Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder (39-42) play against the Utah Jazz (36-44) at Vivint Arena

Clutch Points: “The Lakers ain’t gonna make no run. Kawhi Leonard ran ’em out of the building last night… Kawhi sent them a message last night. He’s the king of LA.” — Charles Barkley pic.twitter.com/MwDzoRy53H
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

The Portland Trail Blazers (33-47) play against the San Antonio Spurs (21-59) at Moody Center