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29/08/202000:06

Mavs’ Kristaps Porzingis out for series vs. Clippers

The Mavericks announce Kristaps Porzingis has been dealing with a meniscus tear in his right knee since Game 1 of the playoffs. “Further treatment options are being explored,” but regardless they say KP won’t play in the rest of this series.

 

 

28/08/202022:01

Mike D’Antoni expects Russell Westbrook to play tomorrow

Mike D’Antoni expects Russell Westbrook to play tomorrow in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

“He’ll go through practice today, and if things are normal, we expect him to be ready to go.”

D’Antoni anticipates that Westbrook will have a minutes restriction, but specifics have yet to be discussed.

26/08/202020:42

Hawks, Knicks, Suns expected to pursue Davis Bertans

The Washington Wizards have made re-signing Davis Bertans a priority in free agency, but they’re expected to have competition from rival teams: the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns are expected to pursue Bertans, according to NBC Sports’ Chase Hughes.

Washington will be able to go over the cap to re-sign Bertans by owning his Bird rights. League sources expects Bertans to sign for $15 million to $20 million per season.

26/08/202020:36

LaMelo Ball reportedly finalising an endorsement deal with Puma

Projected top NBA pick LaMelo Ball is finalizing an endorsement deal with Puma, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

LaMelo will be the first Ball brother to sign shoe endorsement with company outside Big Baller Brand. Puma already has endorsement deals with several NBA players, between those: DeMarcus Cousins, Danny Green, Kyle Kuzma, Michael Porter jr and Marcus Smart.

26/08/202020:03

Russell Westbrook upgraded to questionable for Rockets’ Game 5

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook’s status for Wednesday’s pivotal Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder was upgraded to questionable.

Westbrook has not played in the series against his former team due to a strained right quadriceps. He was listed as out in the league’s 11 a.m. official injury report but was upgraded early Wednesday afternoon.

Sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that a decision would be made about Westbrook’s availability after he tests his quadriceps on the court before Game 5.

26/08/202019:38

NBA still hopeful of beginning 2020-21 season by late December, January

The NBA’s Board of Governors held a call with the league office on Friday with discussions on the start of the season ranging from December to March. Sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski there remains a consensus hope to start the season sometime in late December or January.

The biggest motivator for the NBA and NBPA to delay the start of next season is to eventually get fans safely back into arenas for games. Adam Silver says game-night receipts account for approximately 40% of the league’s revenues. The financial realities of the league’s revenues cratering out without fans in arenas would have dramatic impact on teams, especially smaller-market franchises.

26/08/202018:02

Indiana Pacers target Mike D’Antoni to replace Nate McMillan

Indiana Pacers target Mike D’Antoni to replace Nate McMillan.

Indiana also plans to search pool of those they’d consider ‘program builders’ over long-term.

24/08/202023:08

76ers fire head coach Brett Brown

The Philadelphia 76ers have fired head coach Brett Brown, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The 76ers were swept by the No. 3 seed Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs after going 43-30 in the regular season.

24/08/202016:59

Udoka, Lue, Joerger and Jay Wright reportedly candidates for Sixers coaching job

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, 76ers assistant Ime Udoka, Clippers assistant Ty Lue, Villanova’s Jay Wright and former Grizzlies and Kings coach Dave Joerger are the first four potential candidates to succeed Brett Brown as Philadelphia 76ers head coach.

Brown has served as Sixers coach for the last seven seasons and is expected to leave the job in the upcoming days

24/08/202016:07

Pistons, Knicks and Suns to reportedly chase Fred VanVleet in free agency

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet will be undoubtedly one of the marquee names of the upcoming NBA free agency: according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Detroit, New York and Phoenix are expected to emerge as suitors for Raptors guard besides Toronto.

VanVleet averaged 21.3 points and 7.8 assists per game in the series sweep over Brooklyn.

24/08/202015:01

Sixers reportedly would have offered Butler a max without any additional free agent meetings

The Philadelphia 76ers were ready to offer Jimmy Butler a max contract last summer if he agreed to not meet with any other teams, league sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

Butler, who was reportedly “lukewarm” on re-signing with the Sixers, did not agree to the stipulation before signing with the Heat. Former Bulls forward rubbed Sixers teammates and Brett Brown the wrong way with his outspoken leadership style during his time in Philadelphia.

24/08/202014:40

Raptors’ Kyle Lowry exits Game 4 win over Nets with foot injury

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will get an MRI on the arch of his left foot after playing only nine minutes in Game 4 on Sunday. Raptors coach Nick Nurse said the team is looking at the arch and not the ankle after previously saying that Lowry left the game because of a “turned left ankle.”

Nurse wasn’t sure about Lowry’s status. The Raptors were 12-2 in games without Lowry this season, but Nurse didn’t want to look at that being the norm moving forward. Toronto will be back playing on Thursday for game 1 of their series vs the Boston Celtics.

24/08/202013:58

Gregg Popovich reportedly linked to Nets’ head coaching vacancy

The Brooklyn Nets will begin their head coaching search now that they’ve been eliminated from the 2020 playoffs. According to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan Nets’ GM Sean Marks is seriously considering Jacque Vaughn for the job on a permanent basis.

Brooklyn stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, however, are reportedly interested in a higher profile head coach such as Tyronn Lue or Gregg Popovich, according to sources. MacMullan indicates that both Lue and Popovich are among the candidates who have been linked to the opening.

24/08/202001:25

76ers to part ways with Brett Brown?

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to part ways with coach Brett Brown despite two years remaining on his contract, per Yahoo Sports.

Within coaching circles, the anticipation is the Sixers will part ways with head coach Brett Brown in the coming days, league sources told Yahoo Sports. His contract runs through the 2021-22 season.

Brown, who was chosen as the coach of “The Process” seven years ago, never grabbed full command of the locker room during his tenure, sources said.

“I’m not the GM. I don’t make the decisions,” Joel Embiid said Sunday when asked about the future of his coach. “All I know is that we have a great organization and a bunch of great people.”

23/08/202018:17

Celtics’ Gordon Hayward leaves bubble, will return when ankle heals

Gordon Hayward has left the Orlando bubble to rehab his sprained ankle, confirmed Brad Stevens.

Celtics coach added that he has no firm timetable for Hayward’s return, but that he would come back when his ankle is healthy. Boston was already prepared for Hayward to leave the bubble for the upcoming birth of his fourth child.

23/08/202009:17

Pacers’ Domantas Sabonis returning to bubble, unlikely to play

Domantas Sabonis is returning to the Orlando’s bubble but he is unlikely to play considering that the Indiana Pacers are down 3-0 against the Miami Heat.

Per ESPN, Sabonis left the Orlando campus on July 17 to rehab plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Sources told ESPN that it isn’t believed Sabonis has been able to participate in basketball activities in that time.
Pacers coach Nate McMillan confirmed Saturday that Sabonis was returning to campus, and sources told ESPN that he will need to pass four consecutive days of coronavirus testing, beginning Sunday.
“He will go into quarantine for a few days, so even though he is here, it will be a few days before we can even see him,” McMillan said on Fox Sports Indiana.

23/08/202009:06

Mavs’ Luka Doncic to be game-time decision for Game 4 vs. Clippers

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is game-time decision for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers scheduled for today in Orlando.

Per ESPN, A source told ESPN that an MRI later Saturday revealed “nothing alarming,” confirming his status as a game-time decision. Another source said Doncic is experiencing “minimal” swelling.

“I believe that this is going to be most likely a game-time-decision type of situation, but I can’t tell you the exact timing,” Carlisle said Saturday afternoon. “He is not doing anything on the floor today. It’s treatment, and we’re trying to get him an MRI.”

22/08/202008:59

Luka Doncic to undergo MRI on sprained left ankle on Saturday

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will get an MRI on his sprained left ankle on Saturday. Slovenian guard suffered the injury in the third quarter of the Mavs’ 130-122 loss to the Clippers. Doncic briefly returned in the fourth quarter before being ruled out for the rest of the game.

“We’ll know more tomorrow. He did come back and try it obviously and wasn’t moving great, so we’ll see where he is come tomorrow and then Sunday morning,” said Rick Carlisle. “It’s not that bad. Honestly, I had luck that it was my left ankle. It’s not my right,” added Doncic.

20/08/202014:34

Wizards to keep coach Scott Brooks

The Washington Wizards will retain coach Scott Brooks next season.
Brooks will enter the final year of the five-year contract.

Per ESPN, “He’s a decorated coach. He’s been in the league a long time as a player and as a coach. Very accomplished guy,” Tommy Sheppard said Wednesday on a video conference call with reporters. “And I think we’re in great hands next season.”
The Wizards went 25-47 this season with a 1-7 record during the restart. Washington played the entire season without John Wall as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles tendon.

19/08/202021:05

Still no timetable for Russell Westbrook’s return

Russell Westbrook is working hard and progressing but there is still no timetable for his return, Houston Rockets coach D’Antoni said.

Per Houston Chronicle, “I don’t know how long it’s going to take,” D’Antoni said. “It’s going to take a little bit. He’s working hard and he’s feeling better every day. The images are looking better. But I think it’s too early to say how many days he’s out. I don’t think anybody knows.”

19/08/202020:57

Nuggets’ Will Barton leaves Orlando’s bubble

Will Barton has left Orlando’s bubble due to a knee injury.

Per Denver Post, Nuggets small forward Will Barton is leaving the bubble to rehab his right knee offsite, according to a league source. Barton’s ongoing knee issues have led to soreness in other areas of his body, the source said, and Barton is seeking a second opinion for his extended discomfort.

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