Kevin Love holds a $4 million player option to return to the Heat next season. “I don’t want to retire,” he said ahead of Wednesday night’s Game 5 against the Celtics in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference opening-round playoff series. “I would like to keep playing.”
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
2004 | 6’3 | 6’3 WS | 187 LBS
Team: Kentucky
Best aggregate mock draft rank: 4 / Worst rank: NR
In 33 games, Sheppard averaged 12.5 points, 28.9 minutes, shooting 53.6 percent from the field, 52.1% percent from three, and 83.1 percent from the free-throw line. He also recorded 4.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.7 blocks, 2.5 steals, 1.9 personal fouls, and 2.0 turnovers per game.
His parents, Jeff Sheppard, played at Kentucky and for the Atlanta Hawks in 1998-99 then a few seasons overseas. Читать дальше...
Eddie Sefko: Luka Doncic at shootaround when asked if he would be playing in the regular season with the sprained knee he is dealing with: “Probably not.”
Source: Twitter @ESefko
Bobby Manning: Joe Mazzulla said on 98.5 that Kristaps Porzingis will be evaluated in one week. That knocks him out of the rest of this series, however long it goes, and at least the beginning of the next one. Game 1 of R2 will either start on Sunday or Tuesday.
Source: Twitter @RealBobManning
ClutchPoints: Shannon Sharpe: “Michael Jordan’s son is dating Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife… Would you feel some type of way?” Charles Barkley: “Hell yeah!… I feel bad for [them]. That is so messy… Their relationship will never be the same.” (via @ClubShayShay) pic.twitter.com/6YMHdyYd4I
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Devin Booker and Jalen Brunson would form an electrifying, high-scoring backcourt for one the NBA’s most pleasant surprises, and according to a source, New York would be willing to offer almost anything to make that pairing happen.
Source: gophnx.com
There may come a day where Booker is convinced he can no longer win with the Suns and decides to pursue titles elsewhere. But that day isn’t here yet, according to the source within Devin Booker’s camp. As a student of the game and its history, Booker understands the value of sticking with one franchise for his entire career, following in the footsteps of guys like his idol Kobe Bryant.
Source: gophnx.com
Run It Back: “Kristaps Porzingis has a right soleus strain, so this is a calf strain… I’m told this is going to be treated like a week to week injury, could be 1-2 weeks for Kristaps Porzingis, could be even longer than that based on his rehab.” @ShamsCharania on Kristaps Porziņģis’ injury
Source: Twitter
The 76ers All-Star guard put on a show — he finished with 46 points, including seven three-pointers and the game-tying three to force OT — and it wasn’t well received by MSG’s famed celebrity row of diehard Knicks faithful. Comedian Tracy Morgan flashed his right middle finger in the direction of Maxey after the 23-year-old celebrated saving Philadelphia’s season with his game-tying three at the end of regulation.
Source: New York Post
Ramona Shelburne: There are two teams right now they’re paying very close attention to Paul George, the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers because both of them have the money to throw at him and have a need for a wing just like him, a veteran guy. Every time I watch the Sixers, I’m like ‘Oh, they could use Paul George, he could fit right there’. Paul George is from Los Angeles, I know the Clippers are going to make an effort to keep him.
Source: Apple Podcasts
NBA: Playoffs-Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) warms up before game five of the first round…
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) warms up before game five of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
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NBA: Playoffs-Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has frequently expressed his desire to play on the same team as his son, USC freshman guard Bronny James. However, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday’s episode of NBA Today (2:30 mark) that conversations with James’ agent Rich Paul lead him to believe “that the idea of them playing together is not a priority; it’s not foremost, at least any longer, in LeBron James’ mind.”
Source: Bleacher Report
There may come a day where Booker is convinced he can no longer win with the Suns and decides to pursue titles elsewhere. But that day isn’t here yet, according to the source within Booker’s camp. As a student of the game and its history, Booker understands the value of sticking with one franchise for his entire career, following in the footsteps of guys like his idol Kobe Bryant. So even after a disappointing first-round sweep, the source says Booker is steadfast in his desire to get over the hump in Phoenix... Читать дальше...
Adding a young superstar with four All-Star selections and one All-NBA selection (and possibly a second to follow soon) like Booker to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference makes sense from the Knicks’ perspective. He and Jalen Brunson would form an electrifying, high-scoring backcourt for one the NBA’s most pleasant surprises, and according to a source, New York would be willing to offer almost anything to make that pairing happen.
Source: gophnx.com
The good news is LaVine is well ahead of the four- to six-month timeline the Bulls placed on his recovery from what LaVine called a “non-union Jones fracture.” Sources said his goal was to be doing on-court work at the three-month mark in order to have a relatively normal offseason. That’s because he isn’t letting a bone heal; the surgery removed a piece of bone that chipped off. He essentially is healing soft tissue around a tendon.
Source: NBC Sports Chicago
Izan Almansa headlines the next generation of Spanish basketball, garnering recognition after winning MVP awards in international tournaments. He became the first player ever to win MVP awards at both the FIBA U17 World Cup, despite his National Team losing the final to the United States, and the FIBA U18 European Championship. Almansa won the FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP in 2023 and was selected to participate in the 2024 NBA G League Next Up Game.
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Adam Himmelsbach: Was told by several sources today that the lack of a definitive timeline for Porzingis’s return was due to the fact that the team just doesn’t know yet. They’ll be cautious and see how he responds to treatment, but no one is viewing this as a season-ending injury.
Source: Twitter @AdamHimmelsbach
Eric Nehm: FINAL: Bucks 115, Pacers 92 – Middleton 29pts/12reb/5ast – Portis 29pts/10reb – Beasley 18pts/5reb – Beverley 13pts/12ast/4reb – Lopez 12pts/3reb Pacers 3, Bucks 2.
Source: Twitter @eric_nehm
Eric Nehm: Doc Rivers, on the potential returns of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard: “I don’t know how to answer that. I know I hope. I think they’re very, very, very close.”
Source: Twitter @eric_nehm
Michael Scotto: Joel Embiid on being a Knicks villain: “It’s not hostile. I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world. I have a place here for the past five years. I just love New York. If I’ve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s ok. I love it.”
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Jayson Stark: Most points in an elimination game, 76ers history: Wilt Chamberlain, 46, Gm 5, 1966 vs. Celtics (Lost) Tyrese Maxey, 46, tonight vs. Knicks (Won)
Source: Twitter
John Sabol: Evan Mobley with the bigger block of his career (after Donovan Mitchell’s miss) with 3.4 left in the game. That sealed the #Cavs 104-103 win in Game 5. Cleveland takes a 3-2 series lead Game 6 – Friday @ Orlando @fox8news
Source: Twitter
Tim Bontemps: Final: Sixers 112, Knicks 106 Tyrese Maxey finishes with 46 points – including six in the final 28.9 seconds of regulation – to pull Philadelphia’s season back from the brink and send this series back to South Philly for Game 6 Thursday. What a game. What a series. Incredible.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
LeBron James: I’ve seen, heard a lot of reports about my future. I said it last night and I’ll say it again. I do not know yet as I’m only thinking about spending time with my family & friends! When I know after speaking with the fam, my counsel as well as my representation about it then you guys will know. Until then 🤫. Love 👑
Source: Twitter @KingJames
Dustin Dopirak: Doc Rivers confirms that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are both out. Says Giannis did some work today but Lillard didn’t do anything.
Source: Twitter @DustinDopirak
