There’s some buzz going around that Jalen Green is frustrated with how he’s being used and how he’s not a sixth man. Can you confirm this? — Isaac D. This has become such a divisive topic among Rockets fans and honestly, some of the reactions have been unwarranted. But let’s try to unpack this. Green’s frustrations this season have been clear. I was in the building last Friday for one of Houston’s more impressive home wins of the season over the Phoenix Suns. Green was glued to the bench for the entire fourth quarter. Читать дальше...
Tim Bontemps: Joel Embiid said he still hopes to come back this season. Said he’s feeling good but that there’s no timeline for his return. Said it doesn’t matter where the team is at, if he can play, he’s going to play.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
Tim Bontemps: Joel Embiid said he still plans to play in Paris this summer with Team USA if he feels good.
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“Interesting in seeing how you work and what makes you, you, because all greats are going to be here,” Kevin Durant said in the Boardroom interview. “So I’m excited about that, but the accolade piece, having four (gold medals). I think I’d be the only one. … Let’s go get four. I want to really make a statement on how dominant our players are. Like 40, 50-point wins. I want to do that.”
Source: Arizona Republic
Shams Charania: The Atlanta Hawks are waiving guard Patty Mills, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . The 15-year veteran is shooting 38.2 percent from 3-point range in a limited role this season.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
THOMPSON INITIALLY DIDN’T take the news well. Kerr told ESPN that Thompson yelled at him and some of the assistants. Later, he came back to apologize to the coaches. “It was not an easy conversation,” Kerr said. “This is maybe the hardest part about getting further away from our prime. It’s just, after 12 years [of Thompson starting], it wasn’t easy “And still moving forward, it’s not going to be easy. But I told him, ‘If you really embrace it, you can help your team win.'”
Source: ESPN
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors
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NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors
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USA officials — led by managing director Grant Hill and Sean Ford, who oversees day-to-day operations for the men’s national team, and coach Steve Kerr — are still counting on Embiid, who underwent surgery to repair a meniscus tear earlier this month but could return to the 76ers’ lineup before the end of the regular season. Embiid’s plans to represent Team USA in the Olympics remain intact, a source said.
Source: The Athletic
In a revealing interview on this week’s episode of “The Why with Dwyane Wade” as a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment, NBA veteran Chris Paul opened up about his departure from the Houston Rockets, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the trade. According to Paul, he initiated the trade discussions with Rockets management, expressing his willingness to accommodate a potential new teammate. “I basically got myself traded from Houston,” Paul saidd. Читать дальше...
DiVincenzo knew teaming up with the champs would mean receiving easier shots. He made 40 percent of his 3-pointers during his season with Golden State. But siphoning knowledge from Curry was never the objective. Instead, he wanted those free jumpers while the defense worried about Thompson or Curry. “I didn’t wanna leave,” DiVincenzo said. “It was a great situation.”
Source: The Athletic
Andre Drummond moved up from No. 37 to No. 34 in the rebounding all-time list after passing Tyson Chandler, DeAndre Jordan, Ben Wallace
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The Washington Wizards play against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena
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The Miami Heat play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena
The Miami Heat are spending $5,345,718 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $4,548,074 per win
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Thursday February 29, 2024
Broadcast Info
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National TV: TNT
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The Houston Rockets play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center
The Houston Rockets are spending $6,018,269 per win while the Phoenix Suns are spending $5,683,121 per win
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Thursday February 29, 2024
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Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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Away TV: Space City Home Network
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The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center
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The Golden State Warriors play against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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The Utah Jazz play against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center
The Utah Jazz are spending $4,906,448 per win while the Orlando Magic are spending $4,019,502 per win
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday February 29, 2024
Broadcast Info
Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial
National TV: N/A
Home TV: Bally Sports Florida
Away TV: KJZZ
Home Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
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Arash Markazi: FINAL: Lakers 116, Clippers 112 – The Lakers comeback from 21 points in their last “road game” at Crypto. – LeBron James outscores the Clippers by himself in the fourth quarter. – The Lakers come back from over 20 points in the fourth quarter for the first time in over 20 years.
Source: Twitter @ArashMarkazi
Jorge Sedano: Lakers trailed by 21 points in the 4th quarter. This was the largest 4th quarter comeback win by a LeBron James team in his career.
Source: Twitter
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-112 after a wild fourth quarter. LeBron James led the way with 34 points and eight assists, while Anthony Davis added 20 points and 12 rebounds.
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The Los Angeles Lakers (31-28) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (37-19) at Crypto.com Arena
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The Sacramento Kings (33-24) play against the Denver Nuggets (39-19) at Ball Arena
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (38-19) play against the Chicago Bulls (27-31) at United Center
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The Memphis Grizzlies (20-38) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (41-17) at Target Center
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The Dallas Mavericks (34-25) play against the Toronto Raptors (22-37) at Scotiabank Arena
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