With his “dearest mommy in heaven,” Tristan Thompson plans to release doves in honor of his first Mother’s Day without her this weekend. Andrea Thompson died on Jan. 5 of a heart attack at the age of 55 at her home in Toronto, Tristan Thompson told Andscape. The Los Angeles Lakers center told Andscape he planned to release doves on Sunday with his four children in remembrance of his mother.
May 4, 2024 | 6:23 pm EDT Update
Michael Malone on Anthony Edwards: 'There's no weaknesses in his game'
Vincent Goodwill: Michael Malone on the growth of Anthony Edwards: “There’s no weaknesses in his game.”
Ryan Blackburn: Michael Malone on the Nuggets bench unit: “The bottom line is our bench is always effective when they go out there and they play aggressive and they play with urgency and they’re disciplined, and I have no doubt they’ll be able to do that tonight and moving forward.”
Ryan Blackburn: Michael Malone on Aaron Gordon: “If you’re going to be a team that can compete at the highest level and compete for a championship, you need a power forward who can guard 1 thru 5.” “I think Aaron’s versatility on both ends of the floor is kind of what stands out.”
Ryan Blackburn: Michael Malone on Tim Connelly: “I wouldn’t have this job without Tim Connelly. Tim Connelly after my brief tenure in Sacramento and our time working together in New Orleans for many years, saw something in me, where he believed in me to tell Josh Kroenke I was the right guy for the job.” “I will always be indebted to Tim Connelly for allowing me to be the head coach of the Denver Nuggets.”
On the court, he had to adjust to a new system and a new set of teammates after so much time with the Clippers. Off the court, there were family matters back in LA he had to attend to and make sure that was taken care of. All of that is a lot to handle. “Top two?” Batum laughed when asked how challenging the season in his career. “That’s my first time I’ve gotten traded during the season. It’s not easy with a family, too. When I got here, people were great. My teammates were amazing. The coaching staff, the fans, the city were amazing. It was fun. I had a lot of fun this year. One thing I’ve learned is Philly is not for everybody, though. You’ve got to be ready to play for that city, and I loved it. It was fun.”
Dane Moore: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson are good to go, says Michael Malone. Malone says Jamal Murray needs to go through his pregame routine and will be a game-time decision.
Jason Beede: The #Magic are listing Gary Harris (right hamstring strain) as Questionable for Sunday’s Game 7 at Cleveland. Cavs center Jarrett Allen (right rib contusion) is also Questionable after missing Games 5 and 6. pic.twitter.com/TbRn6OuoGX
May 4, 2024 | 5:16 pm EDT Update
Lonzo Ball picks up player option for next season
Adrian Wojnarowski: As expected, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has picked up the $21.4 million option on his contract for 2024-2025, sources tell ESPN. Ball has missed the last 2.5 seasons with a knee injury. He signed an original four-year, $80M free agent deal in 2021. pic.twitter.com/KJt3cx2DNs
As time ticked toward the end of the Utah Jazz’s disappointing 2023-24 season, you could tell: Jordan Clarkson had given a lot of thought to the possibility that he’s already played his last game in a Jazz uniform. “Tomorrow’s tomorrow, I don’t really try to look too far forward,” he said in the final days of the campaign. “But I love this organization, I love this state, city. I love playing for this team, [head coach Will Hardy] and everybody. If it’s the last, that just is what it is.”