Duane Rankin: Memphis big Precious Achiuwa said he’s comfortable playing in a “small-ball 5.” lineup. He pointed out Miami and Boston doing it in the bubble. He eve mentioned the Lakers’ usage of Markieff Morris vs. Houston in playoffs. “That’s the trend basketball is kind of turning to.” pic.twitter.com/Tu8ZY7BJhT
Duane Rankin: Memphis big Precious Achiuwa said he's co…
April 25, 2024 | 5:03 pm EDT Update
Kevin Durant on Suns down 0-2: 'Of course we're on the same page'
Gerald Bourguet: Kevin Durant on the Suns: “We’ve known what the mission is from day one….So of course we’re on the same page. When we lose the game, it’s definitely gonna look like that ‘cause we lost the game.” pic.twitter.com/wkwoOPUiU3
Gerald Bourguet: Kevin Durant believes the Suns have communicated well enough: “You can talk all you want, if you don’t execute what you just talked about, it does you no good. Talking and the rah-rah speeches and all that stuff is cool to a certain point, but you gotta go out there and execute.” pic.twitter.com/BW4khR4zqP
Duane Rankin: “You got to challenge him. He’s a great defensive player, but there are times you have to challenge him.” Kevin Durant on Rudy Gobert. Also talked about improving closeout defense, keeping the ball in front and generating more 3s without compromising transition defense. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uJ9UPt2myX
Duane Rankin: “Just a matter of time.” Frank Vogel on Eric Gordon breaking out of slump. 15 points (3-of-5 3s) Game 2. Vogel said he may go deeper into bench. Bol Bol? “We’ll consider everyone.” “He’s a gifted guy who can shoot 3s, make plays when we get the defense in rotations.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/Q4244LgJ8o
Serena Winters: “The series really hasn’t even started yet, so you got to get this first one in Orlando and once you win one on the road, then you’re in business.” – Max Strus #Cavs #Magic Game 3 tonight on @BallySportsCLE.
Darren Wolfson: Low contact practice today that F Kyle Anderson (hip) was a full-go in. Whether he plays tomorrow, TBD. Some thoughts from Mike Conley Jr. and Nickeil Alexander-Walker after practice today: #WolvesBack #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/w7uLQD3DKL
Gerald Bourguet: Grayson Allen said his ankle feels better than expected. Wasn’t able to do everything in practice today, but got in some running with the water treadmill and he’ll be questionable for Game 3 tomorrow
Jamal Collier: Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful for Game 3 on Friday against the Pacers. Khris Middleton (right ankle sprain) is questionable
Ja Morant signs with Mike Miller as his agent
Ja Morant has hired Mike Miller of Lift Sports Management as his new representation. Miller also represents Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr.
April 25, 2024 | 3:52 pm EDT Update
Michael Porter Jr. admits to making contact with D'Angelo Russell in reversed foul call
ClutchPoints: “I definitely hit D-Lo a little bit… it may have been a foul but it was barely any contact.” Michael Porter Jr talks about the controversial foul call on D’Angelo Russell that the refs reversed in game 2 👀 (via @fullsendpodcast) pic.twitter.com/R8e6cIxmEG
Zion Williamson hoping to return during playoffs
When asked if there was any chance that Zion Williamson makes the playoffs following his hamstring injury, host Shams Charania said the Pelicans star is “hopeful that as the playoffs go on…he could make a return.” Shams added that “the Pelicans would have to make it out of the 1st round to open up his window for a return.” He also mentioned that Zion suffered a hamstring injury last year which resulted in him sitting out for months, noting that “hamstrings are tricky…lower body injuries aren’t things that just heal overnight or in a span of 1-2 weeks.”
