Новости за 05.05.2024

In the only seven-game series of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic lost on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 106-94, ending their season.

ClutchPoints: Donovan Mitchell put on a SHOW in the Cav’s Game 7 win over the Magic: 🔥39 PTS, 🔥9 REB, 🔥5 AS, 🔥11-of-27 FG. Celtics vs Cavs 2nd round is set. Who wins and in how many games 🤔 pic.twitter.com/qt8gV6nFaS
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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, who like Lue has only one season left on his current contract, would also be an obvious target for the Lakers — if Kidd were to become available. That, however, is not expected to happen. League sources say Kidd is also the likely recipient of a contract extension in the near future, having led Dallas to two 50-win seasons and three playoff series wins in four attempts in his three seasons as Mavericks coach. I’m told that the Lakers, for their part, don’t anticipate... Читать дальше...

Friday was a true roller-coaster day for the in-demand Tyronn Lue. It was his 47th birthday … and the day that sealed the Clippers’ second consecutive first-round exit … and the day that it emerged that the Clippers are determined to re-sign him to an extension after minimal discussion about an extension to that point. The final season on Lue’s current contract is a team option for next season. Multiple sources with knowledge of the Clippers’ intentions shared the belief Friday that Lue is “not going anywhere.”
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The Cavaliers advanced to the second round after a 106-94 win in Game 7 vs. the Magic.

Dallas Mavericks PR: The Dallas Mavericks announced today that an MRI revealed a right shoulder AC joint separation for forward Maxi Kleber. Kleber sustained the injury in Q2 of the Mavericks’ first-round playoff game against the L.A. Clippers on Friday. Kleber will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
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One Eastern Conference GM, unsolicited, asked, “Does Book want to stay in Phoenix? Unclear.” A second Eastern Conference executive pointed to the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder as other candidates who could see Booker as an ideal fit. For the Spurs it would be pairing him with rookie big man Victor Wembanyama. The Thunder already have a promising young backcourt in  point guard Shai Gilgeous Alexander and shooting guard Jalen Williams, but both being practically the same size as the 6’6″ Booker... Читать дальше...

Michael Scotto: Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: “Of course, he’s a special player. I have a huge respect for him. He can do everything on the floor. You need to enjoy and respect your opponent with just how good and how talented he is.” pic.twitter.com/8P19N9To1k
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ClutchPoints: “Larry Bird a great trash talker… I just kind of grabbed Larry… but when I looked at the tape Doc was nailing his as*… I grabbed Larry to stop him from hitting Doc.” Charles Barkley talks about Larry Bird-Julius Erving fight (via @ClubShayShay) pic.twitter.com/uyibiwecix
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The Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena

Dave McMenamin: Some heady praise from 11-year NBA veteran Rudy Gobert about the Wolves’ vibes right now: “I’ve never been part of a group that understands each other, that cares about each other and wants to see each other shine. In this league, it’s not something that you find very often.” pic.twitter.com/3RUgG4Ka67
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Vinny Benedetto: Final: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99. Anthony Edwards goes for 43 on 17-29 FG. Jokic finishes with 32-8-9 for Denver.
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Sam Amick: Per STATS: Anthony Edwards is the 10th player in NBA history to record 35 or more points in three straight road games in a single postseason. Players With 35+ Points in 3 Straight Road Playoff Games in a Single Postseason LeBron James (3x) Kevin Durant (2x) Kobe Bryant (2x) Jerry West (2x) Elgin Baylor (2x) Anthony Edwards Jalen Brunson Luka Doncic Bernard King Bob Pettit
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Vincent Goodwill: Michael Malone on the growth of Anthony Edwards: “There’s no weaknesses in his game.”
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Adrian Wojnarowski: As expected, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has picked up the $21.4 million option on his contract for 2024-2025, sources tell ESPN. Ball has missed the last 2.5 seasons with a knee injury. He signed an original four-year, $80M free agent deal in 2021. pic.twitter.com/KJt3cx2DNs
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