Malcolm Brogdon, Kristaps Porzingis Ready For Start Of Celtics Training Camp
족저근막염으로 고생한 Kristaps Porzingis, 팔꿈치 부상으로 재활하고 있던 Malcolm Brogdon이, 다행스럽게도 보스턴의 트래이닝 캠프 시작에 맞춰 합류할 수 있다고 합니다.
SEP 27, 2023 8:45 AM
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens gave an encouraging update on the health of two key players, a week out from training camp. Stevens said both Kristaps Porzingis and Malcolm Brogdon are ready to go when camp kicks off next week.
Porzingis has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, which kept him out of the FIBA World Cup for Latvia. The team's key offseason addition has been featured in social media posts from the Celtics in recent days, as he works out at the team facility.
“Kristaps has been running up and down the court the last few days,” Stevens said. “I thought the progression that his trainers there (in Latvia), our trainers here, and everybody came up with to get him back so that he could avoid anything lingering was a key. He feels great. I just literally talked to him on the phone on my way here. He said he feels good.”
Brogdon was nearly traded in the deal that brought Porzingis to Boston. He's also spent the summer rehabbing from an elbow injury suffered in last season's playoffs.
Stevens acknowledged that Brogdon may be upset about how the summer has been. The Celtics front office leaders said both sides are working toward the season now.
“Of course, and I would say he had every right to feel (upset),” Stevens said. “We said that this summer. But he’s a real pro and so we’ve had several discussions. He’s looking forward to getting started. We’re looking forward to getting started and here we go.”
Raptors Considered Current Frontrunners To Trade For Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard와 관련된 이야기 중 아직 임박한 이야기는 없지만, 이번 주 부터 토론토가 유력한 주자로 떠오르고 있다고 합니다.
SEP 25, 2023 10:54 PM
The Toronto Raptors have emerged this week as the frontrunners to trade for Damian Lillard, two team executives tell ESPN's Marc J. Spears.
The Raptors have had recent conversations with the Portland Trail Blazers, but no trade is imminent. Toronto could send out Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes or OG Anunoby as part of their trade package, plus Gradey Dick and future first round picks.
Lillard requested a trade from the Blazers to the Miami Heat on July 1st, but no substantial discussions have occurred between the two teams. The Heat initially offered the Blazers a package built around Tyler Herro and two first round picks.
Two executives expect Lillard to be traded before Portland's media day on October 2nd.
The Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls have also shown interest in Lillard.
Ben Simmons 100 Percent For Start Of Training Camp, Will Do 5-On-5
네츠의 Ben Simmons가 등 부상에서 회복되어 확실히 트래이닝 캠프에 합류할 거라고 합니다.
SEP 26, 2023 10:09 AM
The Brooklyn Nets will have Ben Simmons on the court when training camp starts next week. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said that Simmons is 100% for the start of camp and that the versatile guard/forward will do 5-on-5 work from the jump.
Simmons has appeared in 42 games for Brooklyn, since the team acquired him at the 2022 NBA trade deadline. Simmons missed the last 24 games of the regular season and the playoffs for the Nets last season, due to a back injury.
Simmons recently said his back is in a better place than it has been in years. He also said he expects to play point guard for the Nets this upcoming season.
Matt Ryan, Timberwolves Agree To Two-Way Contract
울브스가 Matt Ryan과 투-웨이 계약을 맺었습니다.
SEP 26, 2023 8:52 AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves and forward Matt Ryan have agreed to a two-way contract. Ryan finished last season on a two-way deal with the Wolves.
Ryan joined Minnesota in early-December after starting the season on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. In 22 NBA games with the Timberwolves, Ryan averaged 3.4 points in 8.2 minutes per game.
Ryan has also played for the Boston Celtics during his two-year NBA career. In his return to Minnesota, the 6-foot-6 forward will split time between the Timberwolves and the Iowa Wolves of the G League.
Blazers Believe Trade Of Damian Lillard To Heat 'Unlikely'
포틀랜드 내부에서는 Damian Lillard를 히트로 보내는 트래이드 시나리오는 거의 일어나지 않을 것 같다고 판단 중이라네요.
SEP 26, 2023 12:04 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers consider a trade of Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat as "unlikely," according to a source who spoke with the Portland front office over the past week.
The Heat have offered Tyler Herro and multiple future first round picks to the Blazers for Lillard. There has been limited dialogue in recent weeks between the two teams as both the Blazers and Heat have been entrenched with their trade positions.
Portland has been trying to manufacture a better deal from the Heat and are reportedly in talks with the Toronto Raptors.
Josh Lewenberg, who covers the Raptors for TSN, reported Monday that Toronto’s interest in Lillard “is real, albeit ‘a bit overstated at this point’.”
Buddy Hield Open To Trade, No Deal Imminent
인디는 Buddy Hield를 트래이드 할 수도 있지만, 서두를 이유가 전혀 없는 상태라고 합니다. 따라서 뭔가 진전된 이야기도 없는 상태. 맵스, 식서스, 벅스 등이 최근 Hield에게 관심을 보였다고 하네요.
SEP 26, 2023 1:05 AM
Buddy Hield is open to a trade away from the Indiana Pacers, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Charania adds that no trade is currently imminent and there is no urgency for the Pacers to make a deal.
The Mavs, Sixers, and Bucks have registered interest in Hield in recent months.
Trade conversations are expected to increase as training camps open in October.
Warriors Looking For Players Who 'Won't Be A Distraction' To Fill Out Roster
골든의 2개의 로스터 자리가 있는데, 어떤 포지션, 혹은 젊거나 베테랑이거나 하는 조건은 따로 없고, 팀 케미스트리에 어울리는 선수를 찾는 걸 최우선으로 생각하고 있다네요.
SEP 26, 2023 1:02 AM
The Golden State Warriors are looking for players who can build upon the team's established chemistry to fill out its final roster spots, sources told Kendra Andrews of ESPN.
The Warriors, who currently have two open spots, are looking for players who won't be a distraction and will be happy to fill out the end of the roster.
"I don't think we have our sights set on any one thing right now in terms of a guard, a big, a wing, a young player, an old player," said Mike Dunleavy.
The team decided against signing Dwight Howard over the weekend while agreeing to a deal with Rodney McGruder on Monday.
Steve Kerr added that he has yet to decide whether Chris Paul will start next season.
"We basically have six starters the way I look at it, and only five can go each night. I haven't decided yet what we're going to do ... We are going to try different combinations and take a look," said Kerr.
Brodric Thomas, Clippers Sign Exhibit 10 Deal
LAC가 Brodric Thomas와 Exhibit 10 계약을 맺었습니다.
SEP 26, 2023 8:47 AM
The LA Clippers have added wing Brodric Thomas to their camp roster. Thomas signed an Exhibit 10 contract with LA. Given the Clippers are already carrying more than the regular season maximum, it's likely Thomas will land with the Ontario Clippers of the G League following the preseason.
Thomas was with the Boston Celtics during the 2022 preseason. He was waived when Boston cut down to their regular season roster. The 6-foot-5 wing has also played with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets.
