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Dane Moore: Asking around a bit about Rudy Gobert, and there seems to be optimism that Gobert will be able to get back by game time tonight. The later tip helps (8pm MT).
Source: Twitter @DaneMooreNBA

Jay King: Jaylen Brown on his friendship with Donovan Mitchell: “Ain’t no friends in the playoffs.”
Source: Twitter @ByJayKing

Law Murray: Lawrence Frank states that “intent” is to retain core while acknowledging Paul George and James Harden personal decisions to make On PG: “we always want to treat players well, pay fairly… we’ve had good conversations over the course of the year”
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

Law Murray: Lawrence Frank says that Kawhi Leonard would be out today if the Clippers had a game today. Thunder-Mavericks Game 1 is tomorrow
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

Law Murray: L Frank says that Ivica Zubac had a career year, Harden had a lot to do with it… 27-year-old center who wants to play every single night and longest tenured Clipper. Will have extension conversations
Source: Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU

2002 | 6’7 | 215 LBS

Team: California

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 31 / Worst rank: N/A

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Tyson averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 46.5 percent from the field, 36.0 percent from three, and 79.4 percent from the foul line.

Dane Moore: Rudy Gobert is not at Wolves shootaround this morning. The Wolves have updated their injury report to list Gobert as questionable for personal reasons.
Source: Twitter @DaneMooreNBA

Brady Hawk: Pat Riley asked about Tyler Herro’s season: “What did he play, 40 games?” “He’s been fragile a little bit.” “He might have to go to another level nutritionally.” “He’s got to make some adjustments, definitely.” Says there isn’t anybody that works harder on his game
Source: Twitter @BradyHawk305

Five Reasons Sports: Pat Riley clearly wasn’t amused by Jimmy Butler’s comments about beating Boston or NY if he was healthy. He says he doesn’t know “is that just Jimmy trolling.” But…. “If you’re not on the court…. you should keep your mouth shut.”
Source: Twitter

Wes Goldberg: Riley on Jimmy Butler’s extension: “We don’t have to do that for a year. We have not discussed that internally right now but we have to look at making that kind of commitment.”
Source: Twitter @wcgoldberg

Anthony Edwards is the breakout star of the NBA playoffs. He dazzles with gravity-defying dunks. He oozes swagger. He’s regularly being compared to a young Michael Jordan, with side-by-side videos flooding the internet of their seemingly mirror images elevating over hapless defenders, making them look like synchronized swimmers gliding through the air. Their similarities are obvious to everyone, with one notable exception. “I want it to stop,” the 22-year-old Edwards told FOX Sports. “He’s the greatest of all time. Читать дальше...

Evan Sidery: The Clippers have made multiple contract offers to Paul George below the max, which he will not accept, per @ShamsCharania on @RunItBackFDTV. Los Angeles wants to keep George, but he appears heading towards unrestricted free agency this summer. pic.twitter.com/jVNqaPBxkI
Source: Twitter @esidery

Run It Back: “The Magic can open up an excess of sixty million dollars in cap space this off season…One name to keep an eye on, Klay Thompson, I’m told there is mutual interest between the Magic and Klay Thompson.” @ShamsCharania on the Magic’s future plans.
Source: Twitter

Run It Back: “This Clippers team fully intends to keep this group together, they want to bring back Paul George as a free agent or give him an extension, but they have not been able to reach an agreement with Paul George.” — Shams Charania
Source: Twitter

Following the NCAA Tournament and ahead of the NBA Draft Combine, HoopsHype has updated where the top prospects currently stand for the 2024 NBA Draft by compiling 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBA Big Board, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

NBA: Playoffs-Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) listens to the national anthem before the game between the…

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) listens to the national anthem before the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Magic at game seven of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

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There is no news on the Nic Claxton front. He’s not alone here; the NBA world is still generally focused on the playoffs, as we’re just one game into the second round, or in other words, a quarter of the way home. Still, sources indicate that Brooklyn is very confident in their ability to re-sign Clax, even if the annual value on the contract approaches $25 million. But you don’t have to be an insider to read the tea leaves. There was a member of Brooklyn’s social media content team asking Jordi Fernández about Clax at his presser... Читать дальше...

Chris Haynes: Dallas Mavericks announced a contract extension with head coach Jason Kidd. pic.twitter.com/mVSNwOHzag
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

The Pelicans are not expected to offer Brandon Ingram a contract extension this offseason. Ingram is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million deal, but New Orleans will be going in another direction. Trey Murphy III is also eligible for a rookie-scale extension expected to pay him $20-25 million annually. All signs point towards New Orleans prioritizing Murphy over Ingram as their wing of the future. New Orleans will have Ingram’s $36 million salary and valuable draft capital to attempt to pair another star alongside Zion Williamson. Читать дальше...

Fawzan Amer: Paolo Banchero: “We’re not here without Franz. He holds himself to a high standard & he expects a lot out of himself as a player. I’ve been in that position as well where you felt like you could’ve done a lot more in a losing effort but this doesn’t define him”
Source: Twitter

ClutchPoints: Hall-of-Famer Julius Erving called Kareem-Abdul Jabbar his greatest basketball player of all time over Michael Jordan and LeBron James 🐐 He said in an interview with ClutchPoints’ @RobLep1 that his dominance at every level (from high school all the way to the pros) made him choose Cap as the GOAT: “He excelled in a way NO other player did.”
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Joel Embiid had an eventful year on and off the court. He was on his way to another historic season, but injuries derailed that and he only managed to play in 39 regular season games. Furthermore, he left Under Armour to sign with Skechers, a move that shocked many in the sneaker industry.

ClutchPoints: “This is great, but we’re too talented to be satisfied with just this. I’m just been honest… We didn’t come here for this just for one series.” Donovan Mitchell has his eyes on the championship 🗣 pic.twitter.com/9e3oIKLj1f
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

ClutchPoints: “I hope he retires soon because I hated the way I retired… Your ego says you can still do it… I don’t want to see any great players play when they’re past their prime.” Charles Barkley on why he thinks LeBron James should retire 🗣️ (via @ClubShayShay) pic.twitter.com/GypviGjDeA
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp

Jimmy Butler’s future in Miami has become an increasingly hot topic in league circles in the wake of the Heat’s first-round exit. Butler has one guaranteed season left on his contract at $48.8 million before a $52.2 million player option for 2025-26. The 34-year-old, who turns 35 in September, will be seeking a contract extension this summer, meaning that the Heat risk alienating their post-Dwyane Wade face of the franchise if they prioritize future flexibility and an extension is not hashed out. Читать дальше...