Gerald Bourguet: Steve Kerr on how Devin Booker impressed him in the Olympics: “It’s not easy for a guy to adapt his normal role of go-to-guy, scorer and then to be asked to be a defender, connector and then thrive in that role, and then become a star when we needed him to become a star”
December 2, 2024 | 7:21 pm EST Update
Steve Kerr says Draymond Green is doubtful against Denver
Anthony Slater: Steve Kerr said Draymond Green should be considered “doubtful” to play in Denver tomorrow night. Warriors need to manage his calf issue.
Naturally, his efficiency was affected due to the added load, so when he returned, the 76ers put him on a minutes restriction and, “that didn’t sit well with me,” Maxey said. “As much as I can play, I’ll play,” Maxey said. “I’m trying to do different things, not on game days — I have to scale back a little bit just because I wanna play on the floor when it matters. I’m always gonna give 110 percent effort.”
Dave McMenamin: JJ Redick when asked to assess the Lakers 20 games into the season: “Uneven and inconsistent”
Vinny Benedetto: Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are both probable for Tuesday’s game in Denver. Stephen Curry is probable for Golden State, while Draymond Green is questionable. Full injury report: pic.x.com/Fbxb0oBMLv
Khobi Price: Lakers say Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis), Cam Reddish (illness) and D’Angelo Russell (illness) have been upgraded to available for tonight at Minnesota. Austin Reaves (left pelvic contusion) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (left groin soreness) and have been downgraded to out.
Gary Washburn: Jaylen Brown finished his full pre-game workout with no glitches and is AVAILABLE. #Celtics #Heat
Will Guillory: Brandon Ingram (right plantaris tendonitis) is out for tonight’s game vs Atlanta, per the Pelicans.
December 2, 2024 | 6:13 pm EST Update
Jrue Holiday on Zion Williamson: If he played more defense, he would elevate his game
“At least when I had him as a rookie, it was amazing; that’s just what he was capable of. They talk about the weight gain and doing all that, but I’ve seen him at 280, 290 still above the rim.” Holiday continued by discussing how he would influence Williamson if he were his coach. “For one, for him, I’d have him play a little more defense. That’s not a knock on him, I think that would make him the talent that he is, it would elevate his game. Offensively I think he’s got it, I think he does what he’s supposed to do. I think his play for other people is that he gets to the rim and gets to the free throw line, but I think for me, if he challenged himself defensively and his teammates saw that, I feel like they would follow.”
Gerald Bourguet: Tyus Jones on Oso Ighodaro being able to play through mistakes: “There’s gonna be some good, there’s gonna be some not so good that you gotta learn from….The good thing about O is that he wants to learn. He’s watching film, he’s asking a ton of questions” pic.x.com/f79JGQo5kw