Luka Doncic Says Leg Injury Is 'Not Okay' But Will Keep Playing
Luka Doncic는 올스타 브레이크 이후 다친 다리가, 여전히 자신을 괴롭히고 있다고 인정했습니다. 하지만 그렇다고 해서 농구를 쉬는 일은 없을 거라고 이야기 하네요.
SEP 9, 2023 9:15 AM
Luka Doncic admitted he's still dealing with a leg injury that he suffered shortly after the 2023 NBA All-Star Break. But Doncic said the injury won't keep him from playing, or from being ready for the upcoming Dallas Mavericks season.
"I do not know what to say," Doncic said about the injury. "It's not okay. At the same time, I have to prepare for one more game, and then for a whole season in the NBA."
Doncic went on to say he's healthy enough to play, or he would be sitting out. The Mavs and Slovenian star also said he's not playing because of pressure from FIBA, but because he loves representing his country.
"There is also one of the questions, but I play for Slovenia, not for FIBA," Doncic said. "I play no matter what, even in the Olympic qualifiers, if only I'm healthy."
Doncic also owned the criticism of Slovenia falling short of expectations, but that it hasn't changed his desire to represent his country.
"There is a lot of criticism every day, but I have learned to live with it. I don't think I'm the best in the world, though," Doncic said. "I simply love playing for Slovenia and will continue to do so."
Trail Blazers, Kevin Knox Agree To One-Year Deal
포틀이 지난 시즌 포틀에서 21경기를 뛴 Kevin Knox와 1년 계약에 합의했습니다.
SEP 9, 2023 9:18 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers and Kevin Knox have agreed to a one-year contract. Knox is re-signing with the Blazers after finishing last season in Portland.
Knox played in 21 games with Portland after arriving in a trade deadline deal from the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 8.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game with the Trail Blazers.
Kings Plan To Sign-And-Waive Skal Labissiere
킹스가 Skal Labissiere를 사인-앤-웨이브 하여 G리그로 보낼 계획입니다.
SEP 9, 2023 5:16 PM
The Sacramento Kings have signed Skal Labissiere. Sacramento plans to soon waive Labissiere, as the sequence of transactions was designed to get the big man to the Stockton Kings of the G League.
Labissiere is a former 2016 first-round pick. He was selected for the Kings in a pre-arranged draft-day trade with the Phoenix Suns.
Labissiere played in nine games for the Mexico City Capitanes of the G League last season. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 8.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 23.7 minutes per game.
Celtics sign Taylor Funk To Exhibit 10 Contract
보스턴이 Taylor Funk과 Exhibit 10 계약을 맺었습니다.
SEP 9, 2023 5:09 PM
The Boston Celtics have signed Taylor Funk to an Exhibit 10 contract. Funk's deal will be non-guaranteed, with the plan for him to join the Maine Celtics of the G League after the preseason.
Funk played in 34 games (33 starts) for Utah State last season. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 13.4 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Aggies.
Bulls Sign Quenton Jackson, Max Heidegger To Camp Deals
불스가 Quenton Jackson, Max Heidegger와 Exhibit 10 계약을 맺었습니다.
SEP 9, 2023 9:26 AM
The Chicago Bulls announced they have signed Quenton Jackson and Max Heidegger. Both players signed Exhibit 10 training camp contracts.
Jackson spent part of last season on a two-way contract the Washington Wizards. He appeared in nine games with the Wizards and averaged 6.2 points per game.
In 44 games with the Capital City Go-Go of the G League, Jackson averaged 13.5 points. The 6-foot-5 wing also averaged 3.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.1 minutes per game.
Max Heidegger appeared in 45 total games between playing for Baskonia in Spain and Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket in Turkey. Heidegger went undrafted out of UC Santa Barbara at the 2020 NBA Draft and has played also played for teams in Israel and Germany.
Last season, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 10.6 points and 4.0 assists per game. Heidegger shot 37% from three on 184 total attempts over 45 games.
Knicks Sign Charlie Brown Jr. To Exhibit 10 Contract, Waive Obadiah Noel
닉스가 Charlie Brown Jr. 와 Exhibit 10 계약을 맺고, Obadiah Noel을 웨이브 하여 G리그로 보냈습니다.
SEP 9, 2023 1:10 AM
The New York Knicks signed Charlie Brown Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal on Friday.
The team also waived Obadiah Noel, who is likely to join the Westchester Knicks in the G League.
The Knicks currently have 21 players under contract.
Germany Upsets United States 113-111 in FIBA World Cup Semifinal
독일이 FIBA 월드컵 4강전에서 미국을 이기고 세르비아와 결승전에서 맞붙습니다.
SEP 8, 2023 1:47 PM
Germany defeated the United States 113-111 in the FIBA World Cup semifinals to advance to Sunday's final where they will play Serbia.
Similar to the United States' loss to Lithuania, Germany was able to dominate the boards while shooting a strong percentage on three-pointers.
Dennis Schroder had 17 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists and two steals, while Andreas Obst had 24 points on 4-for-8 shooting on three-pointers. Franz Wagner had 22 points and Daniel Theis added 21.
Anthony Edwards led the United States with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
NBA Executives No Longer Think Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Request A Trade
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander가 OKC와 루키 스케일의 연장 계약을 맺었을 때, 리그 관계자들은 조만간 트래이드 요청이 있을 거라 봤습니다. 그러나 OKC의 상황이 생각보다 좋아지면서, 그런 일이 일어나지 않을 것 같다고 하는군요.
SEP 8, 2023 10:22 AM
When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a rookie scale extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, many NBA executives thought it would be a matter of time before a trade request followed. The Thunder were just starting a multi-year rebuild and were deep into asset-collection mode.
Now, with Oklahoma City rapidly improving, those rival executives have given up hope that Gilgeous-Alexander will ask for a trade. The Thunder were in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament last season and are a trendy pick to make the playoffs outright this season.
Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off an All-NBA season and looks primed to have another big year, coming off a terrific summer playing for Canada at the World Cup. Oklahoma City will also see 2022 second overall pick Chet Holmgren make his debut this season, after missing his rookie year with a foot injury.