Новости за 25.04.2023

It’s looking rough for the Clippers. Via ESPN.com: In Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers will attempt to save their season sans Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Prior to Tuesday’s game in Phoenix, the Clippers ruled out both of their franchise stars on Monday. With one more victory, the Suns can … Continue reading "Kawhi Leonard and Paul George out for Clippers at Suns Game 5"

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox underwent X-ray imaging that revealed an avulsion fracture of the left index finger. The injury was sustained during the fourth quarter of Game 4 versus the Golden State Warriors. Fox will be listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has won the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player award. He becomes the first player in franchise history to garner the award. Markkanen (7-0, 238, Finland) averaged a career-best 25.6 points (12th in the NBA) on 49.9 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from beyond the arc, along with 8.6 … Continue reading "Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen wins 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player award"

Via the Houston Chronicle: Step one of a pivotal summer for the Houston Rockets is now complete as the franchise reportedly reached a deal Monday to hire Ime Udoka as its next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Udoka, 45, comes to Houston following an NBA career that spans two decades. He played for … Continue reading "Rockets will reportedly hire Ime Udoka as new coach"