Lakers forward LeBron James tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Thursday with his 19th NBA All-Star selection. James, who currently shares the record with Abdul-Jabbar for most All-Star Games played with 18, was chosen as a starter, according to a league press release. All of the starters were revealed on Thursday night. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, … [Read more...] about Antetokounmpo, James Head All-Star Starters; Embiid Falls Short
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Nuggets Gauging Bones Hyland’s Value
One report leading up to the 2022 draft indicated that the Nuggets might be open to discussing Bones Hyland in trades. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports hears from sources that Denver did indeed discuss Hyland last June, and have started to check his current value on the trade market. An All-Rookie Second Team member last year, the 22-year-old is a talented shot-maker, but he is not … [Read more...] about Nuggets Gauging Bones Hyland’s Value
Darren Wolfson on Naz Reid: There was a report about the Nuggets having interest. I will tell you on that one I checked with two people in Denver: crickets. They’re not aware of Calvin Booth having legit Naz Reid interest. … [Read more...] about
Tim Reynolds: Analysis: Only Nikola Jokic (58.7%), Giannis Antetokounmpo (58.7%) and LeBron James (51.5%) appeared on more than half of the All-Star ballots cast by NBA players this year. Players voted for 330 different players – as starters. And roughly 25% of players didn’t cast ballots. … [Read more...] about
Gerald Bourguet: “I caught it from my baby boy. Sorry to throw you under the bus, junior.” Deandre Ayton said when he was trying to get back on the court and find his breath, he felt like he was in Denver. Was also dealing with headaches, but was thankful it wasn’t COVID or the flu: “I caught it from my baby boy. Sorry to throw you under the bus, junior.” Deandre Ayton said … [Read more...] about
Austin Krell: Joel Embiid is questionable with left foot soreness for tomorrow’s matchup with the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is probable with left hamstring tightness for Denver. … [Read more...] about
Justin Kubatko: Alperen Sengun last night: 14 PTS 7 REB 7 AST 6-10 FG He’s recorded at least 10p/5r/5a with 60% shooting from the field in six straight games, tying Wilt Chamberlain (2x) and Nikola Jokic for the longest such streak in NBA history. More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… … [Read more...] about
Nuggets begin gauging trade value of Bones Hyland
After his name was discussed in trade conversations around last June’s NBA Draft, Denver has begun gauging the trade value of second-year guard Bones Hyland, sources told Yahoo Sports. The Nuggets have something of a decision to make regarding the team’s backup point guard position, previously held by Monte Morris — who was traded to Washington this past offseason — as Hyland … [Read more...] about Nuggets begin gauging trade value of Bones Hyland
Nikola Jokic on Joel Embiid: He deserves to be an All-Star starter
Michael Singer: Nikola Jokic said he was surprised Joel Embiid wasn’t named an All-Star starter: “He deserves it.” … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic on Joel Embiid: He deserves to be an All-Star starter