Victor Wembanyama reefusing all U.S. interviews, except for ‘60 Minutes’. “I’ve had a few sleepless nights,” Wembanyama said then. “We don’t want to hide from anything. We’re going to face these emotions.”
[The Athletic] Anthony Davis wants a Max extension (4Y/275M) but there’s almost no chance the Wizards will give him that, considering his injury history and his age. Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, is assessing other teams’ interest in AD and will continue to do so as February’s trade deadline approaches.
[Marc J. Spears] I’ve heard that Ben Simmons had an outstanding camp. I wouldn’t be surprised if, within a month, he’s starting. He’s doing that well. He looks like Sixers Ben again.
[Highlight] Bronny James hits a pull-up three after Acuff Jr. gambles on the steal
Jaylen Brown has honed his skills to survive the new off-arm rules.
JJ Redick on Luka Doncic’s shape: “He’s great physically. The guy worked his butt off all summer on staying in shape and actually ran this summer. He actually did sprints and stuff and came into camp in fantastic shape”. Doncic is reportedly back at his rookie weight.
[SDNA] Euroleague’s shareholders have turned down the NBA’s offer to buy-out the competition and merge it with NBA Europe
[Highlight] Bones Hyland lobs it high to Jonathan Kuminga for the dunk
[Highlight] Bronny James strips Nique Clifford
Draymond “Dalton Knecht is not expected to make the Lakers’ roster: it’s crazy because he seemed to have some promise but I think the voided trade ruined him. I blame his agent because the moment the trade fell through he should have been working to get him out of LA. Someone has failed this kid”
[Highlights] LaMelo Ball hits a 3-pointer and then finds Anthony Edwards for a 3 (with replays).The Bucks take a timeout.
[Highlight] Bronny James drives, draws two defenders and finds Adou Thiero with a nice pass for the easy dunk (with replays)
[Lowlight] Gary Trent Jr. attempts to show why he is worth $64 million guaranteed
[Salao & Daniel Roberts] LeBron James isn’t paying a dime for his commute to and from Philadelphia to play for the Sixers. A Fanatics source told Front Office Sports that James has been using the company’s aviation as part of his broader deal with the company.
EuroLeague shareholders reject NBA’s proposal for collaboration: Sources
A happy young 76ers fan after he got a t-shirt
[Highlight] Lakers announcer during second quarter after a Sabonis offensive foul: “Do you think Sabonis has some place to be? He just picked up his 5th foul…10 minutes, 5 fouls.”
[Almanza] SGA on Russell Westbrook: “Russ is like Oklahoma’s baby, so I don’t think there’ll ever be another. He was their first guy. You feel him in the streets. Russ is everywhere. He’s a pioneer for what we stand on.”
Another angle of John Collins grabbing Dillon Brooks by the throat in a pre season game.
Cameron Carr in the Lakers win: 19 pts, 3 Reb, 2 AST, 2 Steals on 7-13 FG 3-7 from 3.
LeBron James Jr. turns 22 years old today.
[Highlight] Tyler Herro tries to pants Anthony Edwards during an inbounds?
[Highlight] Jaylen Brown hits the corner 3 off the inbound to give him 22 points in 15 minutes.
Blake Hinson after his first preseason game with the Utah Jazz: “I can help however. I can go get coffee. I can maybe make a shot. I can talk to somebody. I can watch your dog. I just want to be a part of the program.”
[Injury] Luka Dončić is hobbling and in pain after an awkward movement. He then fouls and has a friendly conversation with the referee (with a replay).He played another two minutes before being subbed out for the rest of the game
[Highlights] Sandro Mamukelashvili full highlights vs. Sacramento Kings last night (127-103 W) - preseason:8 Points on 3⁄8 FG (37.5%), 2⁄4 from 3, 1 Rebound, 5 Assists (3 TOV), 2 Steals, 2 PF, and a +/- of +9 in 19:08 minutes played off the bench.
[Lowlight] Andre Drummond blows the dunk
[Bondy] The Knicks offered around four years, $200 million. Asked if he’s thinking that he should be rewarded for last season, Towns responded, “No s–t Sherlock. I just won a championship. You’d think it was pretty easy. Unless you guys (reporters) think I have something else to prove.”
Braiden Bell asks Trail Blazers to reinstate him as broadcaster after firing
Trail Blazers say no to Braiden Bell’s request for reconsideration: “We wish Mr. Bell the best.”
[Highlights] LaMelo Ball full highlights vs. Milwaukee Bucks last night (116-97 W):11 Points on 3⁄6 FG, 2⁄5 from 3, 3⁄3 FT, 4 Rebounds, 3 Assists (1 TOV), 1 Steal, 1 PF, and a +/- of +2 in 16:50 minutes played.
[Charania] LA Clippers guard Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday’s preseason game and will be reevaluated in four weeks, sources tell ESPN.
[Highlights] James Wiseman full highlights vs. Philadelphia 76ers last night (120-97 L) - preseason:8 Points on 3⁄4 FG (75.0%), 2⁄6 FT (33.3%), 5 Rebounds (2 Off. Rebs), 1 Block, 1 turnover, 2 PF, and a +/- of -13 in 9:11 minutes off the bench.
[Highlight] Luka off the backboard, one handed jam during warmups
[Injury] Ariel Hukporti goes down with a non-contact lower leg injury
[Highlight] Darius Acuff Jr. with a confident jumper over Luka Dončić
[Highlights] Darius Acuff Jr. full highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers (127-103 L) - preseason:19 Points on 8⁄17 FG (47.1%), 1⁄4 from 3 (25.0%), 2⁄2 FT, 2 Rebounds, 4 Assists (5 TOV), 1 Steal, 1 Block, 2 PF, and a +/- of -13 in 27:25 minutes played.
Darius Acuff Jr. in his preseason debut: 19 pts, 4 ast, 2 rbs on 8-17 fg and 1-4 3pt fg in 27 minutes
[Highlight] LaMelo Ball hits the corner 3 in front of the Bucks’ bench and sends a kiss (with replays)
[Highlights] Joan Beringer with the powerful putback dunk, and later on, two alley-oop dunks and a block right after (with replays)
Steven Adams with a room tour as the Rockets arrive in Macao, China. Steven made sure to get the Mavericks stuff off his table
[Highlights] Jake LaRavia full highlights vs. Sacramento Kings last night (127-103 W) - preseason:12 Points on 5⁄6 FG (83.3%), 2⁄3 from 3, 0/3 FT, 3 Rebounds (2 Off. Rebs), 2 Assists (1 TOV), 2 Steals, 2 Blocks, 3 PF, and a +/- of +27 (game high) in 20:33 minutes played off the bench.
[Highlights] Darius Acuff Jr. unfazed by the full-court press by Ziaire Williams, gets rid of him and scores his first preseason bucket.Grimes scores and Acuff finds Domantas Sabonis for the dunk
Jaylen Brown at the half: 22/2/2 on 8⁄13, 3⁄5 from 3
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson hits the jumper
[Bondy] JUST IN: Karl-Anthony Towns reiterated that he’s not close to an extension agreement. “Simply put – I want to do something to keep the team together and can work with the Knicks and also values me. And none of those things are close to happening.”
Giannis “Heat Culture is real. Yesterday we had one of the most exciting, entertaining meetings. There were 2 Navy SEALs, and they were telling their story, and we were doing push-ups and s**t. It’s real and I love every f—ing second of it. It gives me goosebumps. It’s almost like being alive again”
[Highlight] Luka Doncic hits a tough step back 3 with Daeqwon Plowden all over him, then hits a 3-pointer off an assist off by Sandro Mamukelashvili, and returns him a favor, finding Mamu for a 3.Then he makes the beautiful And-1 (with replays)
[Highlight] Cameron Carr hits another deep three