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20/03/202115:14

Brad Stevens reiterates he’s not considering Indiana University job

Brad Stevens issued a strong denial linking him to the head coaching vacancy of the Indiana Hoosiers. The Hoosiers are searching for a new head coach and Stevens has ties to the area as a native of Indiana.

“I said it the other day: I’m not (considering it),” Stevens said. “And I tried to say it as clearly as I could and also make sure that people understand that that place to me is special. Because I don’t want to make it sound like it’s not. But, like I said the other day, I’m so grateful to this organization, and to the people here, and for all that they’ve done for us. I’ve got unbelievable leadership in Danny (Ainge) and Wyc (Grousbeck) and Pags (Steve Pagliuca), and what they’ve done for us, the way we’ve been supported … we’re going through a tough season, and I think that it’s not my job to not go through it. It’s not my job to not make sure I’m doing everything I can to help find a better version of ourselves this year. I love coming to work every day. I love this area, people have been great to us. My family is so happy. And, at the same time, home is home. And that’s why I wanted to make sure everybody understood that means a lot. But no. Just like I said on Tuesday, I’m not. So, I don’t know if I will have to answer that again on Monday, but I hope that people understand that. And people can hopefully appreciate that it still means a lot to me and I hope they hire whoever they hire and they are there for 20 years and kids feel like I did. But I’m not a kid anymore. I’m a 44-year-old Ma–hole. I swerve around others when I’m driving, I eat Dunkin Donuts and I root for the Patriots. I’m, unfortunately, skewed in a lot of ways, I guess.”

20/03/202111:37

Terrence Clarke enters 2021 NBA Draft

Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft.
Clarke played in just 8 games (9.6 points and 2 assists) as a freshman due to a leg injury.
Coach Calipari compared his path to that of Jarred Vanderbilt, the Timberwolves forward who left the Wildcats after a freshman year with only 14 games played.

At the start of the season, Clarke was considered a lottery prospect.
He is currently #67 in the Espn Top 100.

19/03/202116:15

Clippers reportedly ‘exploring trade routes’ to add Lonzo Ball

The Los Angeles Clippers are exploring trade routes to acquiring Lonzo Ball, Marc Stein reports.
The former UCLA point guard, who will be unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, is producing 14.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 42% from the field, 38% from three and 76% from the free throws line.

18/03/202122:36

Kings reportedly unlikely to trade either Harrison Barnes or Buddy Hield

According to Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck, the Sacramento Kings are unlikely to trade either Harrison Barnes or Buddy Hield before the trade deadline, unless “they’re blown away by an offer”, as the management wants to stay competitive instead of tanking.

Barnes is under contract until the end of the 2022-23 season, while Hield’s contract expires in summer 2024.

18/03/202120:56

Heat reportedly interested in trading for Spencer Dinwiddie

The Miami Heat have expressed interest in trading for Spencer Dinwiddie, reports Ian Begley of SNY. Nets guard is unlikely to return from his torn ACL this season.

Dinwiddie has a $12.3M player option for the 21-22 season that he is expected to decline. The Detroit Pistons also have been linked to the player, who is the most valuable trade chip of the Brooklyn Nets currently.

18/03/202120:48

Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball interested in signing with Knicks in free agency

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has interest in signing with the New York Knicks in restricted free agency, reports Marc Berman of the New York Post.

The Pelicans appear undecided whether to trade Ball before the trade deadline; ESPN’s Bobby Marks says it’s unlikely that the Pelicans would match a contract offer for Ball starting higher than $18M per season.

18/03/202120:11

Lakers, Bucks reportedly interested in Isaiah Thomas

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are two teams with interest in potentially signing free agent guard Isaiah Thomas, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

Thomas spent last season with the Washington Wizards but was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers at the deadline and subsequently waived.

18/03/202116:13

Several NBA teams interested in Walter Tavares, the big man wants to stay with Real Madrid

According to Defensa Central, Walter Tavares’ performance this season has not gone unnoticed in the NBA, and several NBA teams would be interested in bringing the big man back to America.

Defensa Central adds that Tavares would have promised the blancos that he plans to stay in Madrid next season.

The big man, who has played 2 seasons in NBA, this year is averaging 11.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks over 58 games between Euroleague and ACB.

 

17/03/202117:50

Brad Stevens “flattered” by interest from Indiana Hoosiers

Brad Stevens has been mentioned as a candidate for the recent vacancy at Indiana University. Stevens left Butler to become head coach of the Boston Celtics in 2013.

“It means a lot,” Stevens said of the groundswell of support for him. “It means a lot. I know that … listen, I’ve got a lot of friends back there. I’ve got a lot of people that are really important to me there. My dad’s still there. That does mean a lot. I won’t act like that doesn’t. Like I said earlier today, it’s flattering. But I also realize that I’m the coach of the Celtics: it’s been an amazing opportunity, an amazing challenge every day for the last eight years and I’m extremely grateful for that.”

17/03/202115:23

Magic considering Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz as only untouchables

Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports that there is consensus within the NBA executives that Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz are considered the only untouchable players on the roster of the Orlando Magic. Isaac and Fultz are out for the season due to injuries but under contract for the foreseeable future.

Orlando could be interested in a point guard, and could also consider trading Nikola Vucevic for a strong offer.

16/03/202121:20

Killian Hayes to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks, Pistons say

Detroit Pistons rookie guard Killian Hayes (right hip subluxation) has made significant positive improvements and advancement towards a recovery, the team says.

He‘s now cleared for on-court activities and will begin a phased progression towards a return, with an update to come in three weeks.

16/03/202119:53

Wizards reportedly keeping an eye on Andre Drummond

The Washington Wizards are keeping an eye on Cleveland’s Andre Drummond if the Cavaliers were to buy out the two-time All-Star, according to Fred Katz and David Aldridge with The Athletic.

There are several teams who have been reported to be monitoring Drummond’s situation with the Cavs.

16/03/202115:52

Warriors’ Klay Thompson hopes to be back in action at the beginning of next season

Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors hopes to return at the beginning of next season.

Thompson has missed last season due to a torn ACL suffered in the 2019 NBA Finals and last November he tore achilles tendon.

Per ESPN, “Absolutely,” said Thompson when asked about his return. “It could be a few weeks after, maybe a month after, but it’s definitely going to be geared toward the very beginning of the season.”

“[The Achilles injury] just happened on a true dribble, pull-up jump shot, a move I do 100 times a day,” Thompson said. “So, it was just an unfortunate series of events. Nothing I could have ever prepared for, nor prevented. I was working my butt off 10 months up to that point, and you just got to go back to the drawing board. I knew I did it right away, and it’s in the past, but I’m getting better every day.”

Thompson said the mental toll of the recovery has been difficult, but he believes he has many years of basketball left considering the nature of his game.
“It’s way harder than any basketball game I’ve ever had to play,” Thompson said. “Way harder than any conditioning drill or practice. The mental toll is not very fun. You always guess if you’re going to be the same player you once were, so you have those natural thoughts, but you can’t let those overtake you, and you got to realize that this is not unique just to me. So many athletes have been through this. Although I was used to playing 100 games a year for the first eight years of my career, this is just a new set of challenges; and with my style of play, I feel like could be effective ’til my late 30s, so I’m not going to feel sorry for myself right now.
“I’m just going to keep buckling down and keep doing what I love to do.”

16/03/202111:19

Rumors: Celtics could trade Tristan Thompson

According to Chris Haynes, the Boston Celtics could trade Tristan Thompson before the trade deadline.

The reporter adds that the Toronto Raptors are a possible destination for the Canadian big man.

Thompson is averaging 7.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, shooting 53% from the field and 60% from the foul line.

16/03/202107:41

Kings’ Marvin Bagley suffers fractured hand in loss to Hornets

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley suffered another injury in loss to Charlotte Hornets.

Per ESPN, The third-year big man exited the game with 2:59 remaining in the first half having already registered 12 points on 6-for-9 shooting, three rebounds and a blocked shot in 16 minutes. An X-ray administered at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte revealed a fracture of the fourth metacarpal in his left hand, according to the team.
Bagley will undergo further medical treatment in the coming days, and an update on his potential recovery timeline will be provided, the team said.

It’s unclear how Bagley sustained the injury.
“I still just really feel for him,” Kings coach Luke Walton said. “He’s put in so much hard work this year. I’ve said all year long, he’s continued to make really big strides, and he was putting together a heck of a game tonight. We’re going to miss him, miss him out there on the floor with us. We feel for him, but that’s what being part of a team is about. We’ll be there for him, and we need to find a way to get some other players to step and try and fill in for what he was doing for us.’’

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