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Giannis Antetokounmpo enters NBA’s All-Time Scoring Top 50 | HoopsHype
Eric Nehm: Per Bucks PR: Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Tom Chambers (20,049) to move up to No. 50 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.Source: Twitter @eric_nehm What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Nehm @eric_nehm Doc Rivers has talked about trying to not overextend Brook Lopez with Bo...
Lonnie Walker IV goes off with 23-point double-double from the bench as 76ers edge Jazz | HoopsHype
Sean Barnard: Jazz beat Sixers 126-122 -Quentin Grimes: 25 pts, 6 asts -Lonnie Walker: 25 pts, 11 Rebs -Adem Bona: 14 pts, 14 Rebs, 5 blks -Jazz outscore Sixers 39-25 in Q4 One of the least serious basketball games I have ever seen.
Karl-Anthony Towns on Draymond Green’s controversy: I choose to approach that with love and not hate | HoopsHype
Karl-Anthony Towns responded to Draymond Green’s disrespect with a shrug and a plea for positivity. “I choose to approach that with love and not hate. That’s all I really care about,” Towns said Sunday.
Jalen Williams on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP bid: It probably means more to us than him | HoopsHype
Brandon Rahbar: Jalen Williams on how much it means to the team to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP race: “It means a lot. Probably means more to us than him. At the same time, we’re all focused on winning. And winning solves a lot of those issues.
Amen Thompson to miss at least 10 days with ankle sprain | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: Houston Rockets emerging two-way force Amen Thompson will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days due to a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. MRI on the ankle showed no structural damage, but Thompson will rehab and receive treatment for swelling.
LeBron James injures groin | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: Lakers’ LeBron James has a groin strain and is out for rest of game against the Celtics.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Khobi Price @khobi_price No additional information from JJ Redick on LeBron James leaving tonight's game because of a strained groin but a...
Jason Kidd on current Mavs: There’s no number one option | HoopsHype
Joey Mistretta: Jason Kidd was asked about the difficulties of selecting a No. 1 option in games right now given the Mavs' plethora of injuries. "There's no number one option, it's team," Kidd said. "Everyone touches it and whoever is open, shoot it.
PJ Tucker to Knicks | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: Free agent PJ Tucker plans to sign with the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. The 14-year NBA veteran held discussions with multiple teams over the last week. Tucker, a 2021 NBA champion with the Bucks, gives the Knicks an enforcer and frontcourt depth.
Rui Hachimura update coming in one week | HoopsHype
Mike Trudell: JJ Redick on Rui Hachimura: “He’s doing well, ramping up some on-court stuff. I’ll have an update probably in a week for you.” Hachimura will remain out on the current road trip, with games tonight (BOS), Monday (BKN), Thursday (MIL) and Friday (DEN).Source: x.
NBA announces $50,000 fine for Bam Adebayo | HoopsHype
Ira Winderman: Per NBA: Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo has been fined $50,000 for making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.Source: x.
Quentin Grimes on Luka Doncic: ‘If he’s 270 and he gets to the Finals, let him be 270 then’ | HoopsHype
Grimes took issue with the way Dončić has been portrayed on his way out the door from Dallas. Grimes dismissed the team’s concerns about Dončić’s conditioning and work habits, saying his former teammate was always in the gym whenever he would show up for his late-night shooting sessions ...
Kyrie Irving posts on social media about injury discourse: Too many minutes? Or did I get knocked off balance? | HoopsHype
Legion Hoops: Kyrie Irving on IG: “Too many minutes??? Or did I get knocked off balance?”Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2 New story: #Mavs star Kyrie Irving spoke against the claims that his heavy workload since the Luka Doncic trade contributed t...
Anthony Davis to Mavericks fans: I know you lost a superstar in Luka Doncic, but you also gain a superstar like myself | HoopsHype
Davis was asked about his actions and choice of words, and acknowledged the disappointment being felt in the fanbase by Luka Doncic’s exit. He explained, while fighting his own corner: “I know the whole the city was down because of the Luka thing.
CJ McCollum: ‘I would love to play in Europe at some point’ | HoopsHype
Asked whether he would ever consider playing in the EuroLeague, McCollum appeared positive, but on one condition: that his family approves of the move overseas. "Absolutely. I would love to play in Europe at some point," he affirmed.
Anthony Edwards on being the face of the NBA: I just want to play ball, I’m not really into all the other stuff | HoopsHype
Anthony Edwards: Face of the NBA? Face of the NBA? Man, there's a lot of sh-- that comes with that. Face of the league, all that. You know what I’m saying? I try, but I just—my people know—I just want to play ball, go to the crib, and play my game.
Anthony Davis improving daily | HoopsHype
Michael Scotto: Anthony Davis (adductor strain) has been cleared for more dynamic on-court movements. Dereck Lively II (ankle stress fracture) is now doing individual court work. Davis and Lively II will now be evaluated weekly. Daniel Gafford (knee sprain) will be evaluated again in two weeks.
DeMar DeRozan fined $25,000 | HoopsHype
David Aldridge: Per NBA: KINGS’ DEMAR DEROZAN FINED Sacramento Kings guard-forward DeMar DeRozan has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.Source: x.
Jalen Brunson out at least two weeks | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right ankle sprain.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Ball Don't Lie @Balldontlie Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) will miss at least 2 weeks, the Knicks announced. pic.x.
Stephen A. Smith on confrontation with LeBron James: He told me to mind what I say about his son | HoopsHype
Stephen A. Smith: ‘That was LeBron James coming up to me unexpectedly I might add, to confront me about making sure that I mind what I say about his son. Can't repeat the words because they ain't suited for FCC airwaves, that's what he was doing.
Stephen A. Smith says Draymond Green no longer talks to him after he made comments about Bronny James | HoopsHype
NBA Central: Stephen A. Smith reveals LeBron James told him “STOP F*CKING WITH MY SON” He also reveals that Draymond Green no longer speaks to him after he made comments about Bronny 😬Source: x.
Initial X-ray of Jalen Brunson’s ankle came back negative | HoopsHype
Ian Begley: I don’t know the severity of Jalen Brunson’s ankle injury but the X-ray of the injury last night came back negative, per SNY sources familiar with the matter. Initial image showed no broken bones for the All Star guard.
Charles Barkley rips Kendrick Perkins: ‘I saw a fool, idiot on TV saying the Lakers saved the NBA’ | HoopsHype
Barkley started his rant by saying, “I saw a fool, idiot on TV saying the Lakers saved the NBA. He’s an idiot and a fool but he knows who he is.” Barkley then asked Shaquille O’Neal — celebrating his 53rd birthday — to identify who he was talking about.
Russell Westbrook on getting the ball to Nikola Jokic: He’s the best player in the world…I don’t care if I turn the ball over 20 times trying to pass it to him | HoopsHype
Westbrook, a former MVP himself, happens to be one of the MVP’s teammates now. It’s been difficult to feed Jokic lately, but the 36-year-old point guard remains dead-set on getting the ball to his center. “The best player on the court, in the world, is Nikola Jokic.
Dwight Howard inducted into Magic Hall of Fame | HoopsHype
Orlando Magic PR: PRESS RELEASE: Dwight Howard to be inducted into the @OrlandoMagic Hall of Fame nba.com/magic/news/dwi…Source: Twitter @Magic_PR What's the buzz on Twitter? NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA Dwight Howard will be the 13th member of the Orlando Magic's Hall of Fame 🪄 (via...
Mychal Thompson on Klay Thompson’s situation in Dallas: He’s stuck in purgatory…I think they’re going to lose ten in a row | HoopsHype
Recently, Thompson's father and former NBA player Mychal Thompson spoke on what his son is currently experiencing in Dallas. “Klay is stuck in purgatory right now,” said Thompson, via ESPN Los Angeles on X, formerly Twitter.
Timberwolves to revisit Kevin Durant trade talks? | HoopsHype
"Another small market team to watch: the Minnesota Timberwolves," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up. "Which Ant Edwards and Kevin Durant have a very tight connection. Also from the Olympics. The Timberwolves tried to pull off a crazy trade at the deadline for KD.
Stephen Curry drops 40-points in win over Nets, improve to 10-1 with Jimmy Butler in lineup | HoopsHype
Anthony Slater: Warriors complete a 4-1 road trip. They've won eight straight with Jimmy Butler in the lineup, 10-1 overall. Butler was great: 25 points, 10/10 on FTs, three steals, +17. Steph Curry finished dominant road trip with 40 points on 12/20 FG. Their next seven are at home.
Russell Westbrook on criticism for Nuggets: I didn’t hear anything before, now we lose to the Lakers, and everybody’s losing their mind | HoopsHype
Westbrook stood in defense of the Nuggets, but also encouraged fans to look at the bigger picture. “Obviously some people only watch the (national) TV games, so they watched the Boston game, and everybody has a comment,” said Westbrook, via the Denver Nuggets' YouTube channel.
Coby White goes off for career-high 44 points in win against Orlando | HoopsHype
KC Johnson: Bulls 125, Magic 123 White 44 pts (career high), 7 3s Jones 20 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists Giddey 19 pts, 13 rebs, 9 assists Magic lose 5 straight, go 1-6 on 7-game homestandSource: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA Coby White was HOOPIN' in the B...