Новости за 03.05.2024

2004 | 7’0 | 7’7 WS | 242 LBS

Team: Indiana

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 14 / Worst rank: N/A

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Ware averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 0.6 steals per game. He shot 58.6 percent from the field, 42.5 percent from three, and 63.4 percent from the foul line.

Evan Sidery: Darvin Ham is expected to garner interest for other head coaching vacancies around the NBA this cycle, per @wojespn. The Hornets and Wizards are the other openings currently available. pic.twitter.com/HMu3HtPtnw
Source: Twitter @esidery

Harrison Wind: Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: “He’s amazing. He’s a really dangerous player. He’s a really talented player who can do everything, who has everything in his aresenal. He’s actually a really funny guy to be around. Hopefully we’re going to have some fun too.” pic.twitter.com/F36ZzDIAkK
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind

If Tyronn Lue becomes available, the Lakers would have strong interest. The 47-year-old, who has one year left on his contract with the Clippers, won a championship coaching James with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. He’s also lost in the NBA Finals twice and made the Western Conference finals with the LA Clippers in 2021. He’s a former Laker, having won two championships as a player in 2000 and 2001. His teams have ranked in the top five in offensive rating in five of his seven full seasons. Читать дальше...

Adrian Wojnarowski: BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed coach Darvin Ham, sources tell ESPN. In two seasons, Ham was 90-74 with a Western Conference Finals berth, two Play-In victories and an In-Season title. Lakers lost in five games to Denver in opening-round.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with coach Darvin Ham, and sources tell me and @jovanbuha an extensive search will commence soon, with candidates such as Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick and, if he becomes available, Ty Lue among others.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

With roughly two and a half minutes to play and down 20, Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a basketball at a fan behind him from the team’s bench. He appeared to miss his target, a male Pacers fan, instead hitting a female Pacers fan in the side of the head before asking for the ball back. The man collected the ball and tossed it back to Beverley, who immediately over-the-head, double-hand chucked it back at the fan. The fan deflected the ball as Bucks staff and security stepped in, but the fan and Beverley continued to exchange words. Читать дальше...

Rich Paul on how long LeBron James has left in his playing career: I think body-wise, five years. Understanding how to play the game mind-wise? Forever. Mind-wise as it pertains to frustration, to endure just like missing time with his family, with his wife… They’ve been unbelievable, they’ve been an unbelievable support system. At some point it’s gotta be about them. I think, from that perspective, maybe two to three years, from that perspective.
Source: YouTube

Kyrie Irving had just routed the LA Clippers by 30 points. His Dallas Mavericks were one win away from the Western Conference semifinals. But the question made him momentarily ponder an alternate reality. Did he seriously consider reuniting with LeBron James in this very building last season? “Everything was considered,” Irving told FOX Sports after Game 5 on Wednesday in Los Angeles, flashing a smile. James is currently watching the playoffs from his couch after his Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated... Читать дальше...

Brad Townsend: “There’s no pressure on us,” James Harden says, later adding: “The pressure’s on them to win the game.” pic.twitter.com/bAbd4EIiUm
Source: Twitter @townbrad

The 76ers’ biggest potential free agent is forward Tobias Harris, who averaged 17.2 points in the regular season but only 10.8 in this series while making nearly $40 million. League sources expect Harris, who has been at the center of fan frustrations in Philadelphia, to be elsewhere next season.
Source: ESPN

Tyrese Maxey isn’t signed yet to an extension because Philadelphia has hopes of signing a star in free agency to add alongside him and Joel Embiid. There were designs on pursuing guard Jrue Holiday, sources told ESPN, but he signed an extension with the Boston Celtics.
Source: ESPN

“If it was all up to LeBron, he’d have Ty Lue as his coach and he would do that with the Lakers,” one Eastern Conference executive said. “That’s his guy. Out of all the coaches LeBron has ever had, the one he singles out is Ty. Now he is in a position where he has free-agency on his side and he can maybe force the team to do something to get his guy if he gets fired.
Source: Heavy.com

Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen did not practice as he continues to be slowed by a painful rib injury that could keep him out of Friday night’s critical Game 6 in Orlando. Allen didn’t dress for Cleveland’s 104-103 win in Game 5 on Wednesday. The team said Allen, who was injured in Game 4, only received treatment Thursday and did rehab work as his teammates prepared for the Magic. Cleveland holds a 3-2 lead and can close out the Eastern Conference first-round series with a road win over the Magic... Читать дальше...

He admitted that he is not the biggest fan of Luka Doncic for his ball-dominant style of play. Karl is also excited to see what the future holds for Victor Wembanyama. “I’m not a big fan of Luka — I just don’t like him palming the ball all the time and it’s just not my style. I want him to play more together. But I think that we’re all blessed right now with that tall skinny guy down there in San Antonio… What the hell is HE gonna be? I think that’s going to be really interesting,” Karl said.’
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The LA Clippers will try to keep their season alive without Kawhi Leonard. Leonard was officially ruled out for Game 6 in Dallas on Friday. The Clippers face elimination trailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven series against the Dallas Mavericks. Unlike in the first-round series between both teams in 2021 when Leonard scored 45 points to help the Clippers stave off elimination in Game 6 in Dallas, LA will not have its franchise player to try to force a Game 7 this time. The All-Star will miss his third... Читать дальше...

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering making a head coach change, and they are expected to consider an ESPN analyst if they make the move. ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin appeared on “The Dan Patrick Show” for an interview on Thursday. During his appearance, Patrick asked if McMenamin felt JJ Redick could be a candidate for the head coach job if the Lakers were to fire Darvin Ham. “JJ certainly is a real candidate if they do open up this coaching search,” McMenamin said.
Source: Larry Brown Sports

NBA: Playoffs-Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2)…

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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NBA: Playoffs-Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers

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Back in September, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers.

Michael Scotto: Joel Embiid on Tyrese Maxey: “You’ve got a young superstar coming in and face of the franchise for his whole career in Philly.” “He has a chance to do something special next year again. I hope he becomes All-NBA this year. I think he can be in stuff like MVP conversations.” pic.twitter.com/UqnWjxUV0p
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

The New York Knicks advanced to the second round after a 118-115 win in Game 6 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.

After losing 118 to 115 on Thursday night against the New York Knicks, closing out a 4-2 series loss to round off a 47-35 season good enough only for third in their division, the Philadelphia 76ers are now out of the 2023-24 NBA playoffs, and they are faced with big decisions to make. Quite a lot of them, in fact.

ClutchPoints: The Knicks take down the Sixers in a THRILLING 118-115 win and move on to the 2nd round! 🍿 😤 Jalen Brunson: 41 pts, 3 reb, 12 ast, 13-of-27 FG Donte Divincenzo: 23 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl, 3 blk OG Anunoby: 19 pts, 9 reb, 2 stl, 2 blk, 8-of-17 FG pic.twitter.com/VecS4AqnCT
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Scott Agness: Pacers close out the Bucks at home, winning 120-98 for their first playoff series win since 2014 — when they made consecutive ECF appearances. McConnell (20) had 10 of 16pts during critical stretch, Toppin with 21. Lillard scored 28pts in 34mins. Next: Game 1 on Mon. v NY/PHI
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness

When you build your entire team and championship window around a two-superstar model, you cannot lose them and expect to survive. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 6 of their first-round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs to the Indiana Pacers, 120-98, and are thus eliminated.