Новости за 15.05.2024

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Lakers have secured permission to interview several assistants for head coaching job, including New Orleans’ James Borrego, Denver’s David Adelman, Philadelphia’s Sam Cassell and Minnesota’s Micah Nori, among others.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Evan Sidery: The Lakers and Nets already have offers prepared for Donovan Mitchell, if he requests a trade from the Cavaliers this offseason, per @Brian Windhorst on @GetUpESPN. If Mitchell declines an extension offer from Cleveland, all indications are he will be moved.
Source: Twitter @esidery

With his potential final foray as a free agent on the horizon, DeMar DeRozan would be happy to remain with the Chicago Bulls next season. “It’s definitely somewhere I’d like to return to,” DeRozan told former teammate Lou Williams on the “Run It Back” show. “I think more so than anybody. When the job ain’t done with me, Lou, no matter how tough the situation may look, I’m one of those guys that tries to stick it through and try to make something out of nothing.”
Source: The Score

Shams Charania: Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell is expected to miss tonight’s potential elimination Game 5 vs. Boston, sources tell me and @joevardon. Mitchell is dealing with a calf strain.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

The Brooklyn Nets have decided to retire the number 15 jersey of Vince Carter, one of the most iconic players of the former New Jersey Nets. The franchise made the announcement in a series of posts on its X Channel. Carter is the eighth player in franchise history to receive the honor. During his career, Vince Carter wore a Nets jersey from 2004 to 2009 and finished as the third all-time leading scorer in franchise history.
Source: Sportando

WNBA: Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to the media before the start of the game…

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to the media before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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WNBA: Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to the media before the start of the game…

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NBA: Combine

Bronny James (50) participates in drills during the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.

© David Banks | 2024-05-14

NBA: Combine

Bronny James (50) participates in drills during the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.

© David Banks | 2024-05-14

NBA: Combine

Bronny James (50) participates in drills during the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena.

© David Banks | 2024-05-14

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Jones is the only rotation player Dallas doesn’t have under contract next season. Right now, the team could offer him $5.2 million via the taxpayer midlevel exception or clear salary to unlock the non-taxpayer midlevel to pay him up to $12.9 million to start. It’s a dilemma for the future, one that neither Jones nor Turner are stressed about now with Dallas still in the postseason. But Jones’ offseason gamble turned him into a starter on a team in the conference semifinals. That’s certainly worth more than the minimum. Читать дальше...

Udonis Haslem: “If the LA coach is JJ Redick, it’s gonna be a cynical locker room. Guys are gonna say: ‘Is coach gonna do a podcast after the game with LeBron?’. You’re gonna have a cynical locker room where guys are gonna side-eye everything JJ says wondering: ‘Is it JJ’s message or LeBron’s message?’”
Source: reddit

Ryan Blackburn: Nikola Jokic on his dunk tonight: “I’m a freak of nature. Why not show off my athleticism?”
Source: Twitter @NBABlackburn

Caitlin Clark struggled in her WNBA debut on Tuesday night despite scoring 20 points for her team.

Ben Golliver: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards on Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic’s Game 5: “I just laugh. That’s all I can do. I can’t be mad. … He’s the MVP. He’s the best player in the NBA. He showed it the last three games. … He was special tonight. I have to give him his flowers. He was that guy.” pic.twitter.com/C0x3kylQS2
Source: Twitter @BenGolliver

Vinny Benedetto: Michael Malone is asked by @NotoriousOHM about Nikola Jokic’s problem-solving ability. “His IQ is off the charts. He probably belongs to Mensa, and he probably doesn’t know what Mensa is,” Malone says.
Source: Twitter @VBenedetto

Nikola Jokic went off in a pivotal Game 5 win 112-97 for the Denver Nuggets over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ryan Blackburn: Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the T’Wolves 112-97. Nikola Jokic: a calm 40-7-13-2-1 Aaron Gordon: 18-10-5, some big time plays on both ends KCP: 16 points, 6/8 FG, 4/5 3P The Nuggets go up 3-2. pic.twitter.com/yaGX1TbvMC
Source: Twitter @NBABlackburn

Stefan Bondy: Donte DiVincenzo on dustup with Myles Turner: “They’re trying to be tough guys. And that’s not their identity. …Nobody is going to fight in the NBA. Take the foul and keep it moving. You’re not a tough guy.”
Source: Twitter

Colin Loughran: KNICKS WIN! New York beats Indiana 121-91 as Jalen Brunson puts up 44 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists The Knicks have a 3-2 series lead and are one win away from the ECF
Source: Twitter

The Knicks are one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the 1999-2000 season after a 121-91 win over the Pacers.

Shams Charania: Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. (right Achilles soreness) is out tonight vs. Denver in Game 5, per sources.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Fred Katz: As expected, Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein are good to go, Tom Thibodeau said.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz

Bobby Manning: Caris LeVert (knee) joins Donovan Mitchell (calf) and Jarrett Allen (ribs) among the questionable Cavs in G5.
Source: Twitter @RealBobManning

2001 | 6’3 | 6’3 WS | 195 LBS

Team: Marquette

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 23 / Worst rank: 49

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Kolek averaged 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game. He shot 49.6 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from three, and 85.1 percent from the foul line.

Chris Paul has joined ESPN as a guest analyst covering the Eastern Conference Finals, as announced by The Walt Disney Company at its 2024 Upfront.
Source: Barrett Sports Media