Brandon Rahbar: Abdel Nader on Billy Donovan winning NBCA Coach of the Year: “He’s been huge. He’s been our main leader. He’s kept us on the right path and the right mindset. He’s built an identity for us. It’s good to see him recognized for it.”
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Position: F
Born: 09/25/93
Height: 6-5 / 1.96
Weight:225 lbs. / 102.1 kg.
Salary: $1,618,520
Born: 09/25/93
Height: 6-5 / 1.96
Weight:225 lbs. / 102.1 kg.
Salary: $1,618,520
Erik Horne: Thunder coach Billy Donovan says Abdel Nader passed the concussion protocol and is available tonight vs. Blazers. Terrance Ferguson (leg contusion), Chris Paul (rest) and Nerlens Noel (missed COVID test) will not play.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that forward Abdel Nader sustained a concussion during last night’s 98-84 scrimmage victory against the Boston Celtics and he has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol. Per the NBA’s Concussion Policy, Nader will now begin the NBA-mandated Return-to-Participation Protocol. This process includes a series of steps designed to ensure an athlete exhibits symptom-free behavior before resuming basketball activities. There is no predetermined timetable to complete the protocol, as each injury and player is different and recovery time can vary in each case.
Erik Horne: Abdel Nader had to check out of the game late in the fourth quarter after hitting his head on the court. Nader was playing well, 5-of-9 off the bench for 11 points.
KingFut Q: After ‘The Last Dance’ documentary, people are having a lot of debates on who is the real GOAT. What are your thoughts on the documentary and maybe you can tell us about your NBA all-time best 5? Abdel Nader: You will be surprised, but I didn’t watch the documentary. For me in my era I got to see Kobe Bryant in my eyes as the best.
Q: Why did you choose basketball in your beginnings and have you played any other type of sports beside it? Abdel Nader: As a young kid in Egypt I loved soccer, that was my favorite sport and even now I love watching Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah, those are my two favourite players. What got me into basketball was me trying to make friends and find a connection to people in Chicago. It was a blessing for me to have something that I love, made me connecting with people and later build a career on it.
Erik Horne: Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) is available tonight, says Billy Donovan.
Joe Mussatto: Thunder guard Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) has been upgraded from out to questionable for tonight. Terrance Ferguson remains out for personal reasons.
Joe Mussatto: In addition to Nerlens Noel being out tonight, Danilo Gallinari (left thumb sore), Terrance Ferguson (personal reasons) and Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) are listed as out. Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) is questionable.
Joe Mussatto: Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) and Nerlens Noel (left ankle soreness) are questionable for tonight. Terrance Ferguson (personal reasons) and Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) are out.
Maddie Lee: Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) is still walking around with a boot on. He’s obviously listed as out tonight.
Maddie Lee: Brought up Nerlens Noel’s prediction that Abdel Nader was going to surprise people this year. Noel: “You thought I was playing? “I’ve been seeing it since last year. Abdel is such a unique player. He’s able to play defense and his offensive versatility is just so underrated.”
Royce Young: With today the deadline, all signs point to the Thunder guaranteeing Abdel Nader’s contract for next season. Nader appeared in 61 games for OKC last season.
Bobby Marks: Couple of other players that have guaranteed dates today: * Abdel Nader (OKC) * Alize Johnson (IND) * Damyean Dotson (NYK) Kenrich Williams ($0 to $200K) and Duncan Robinson ($250K to $1M) have a trigger date also.
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Brett Dawson: Abdel Nader (illness) listed as questionable for the Thunder tomorrow against Orlando.
Erik Horne: Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce says John Collins is out. Rookie Omari Spellman to start. Abdel Nader is out for the Thunder.
Brett Dawson: Per Billy Donovan, Paul George will play tomorrow at Minnesota. Abdel Nader still out. Russell Westbrook and Andre Roberson remain out.
Erik Horne: Per Billy Donovan, Russell Westbrook , Andre Roberson, and Abdel Nader are out. Alex Abrines will play, but limited minutes. Schroder, Ferguson, TLC, Patterson and Adams starting.
Erik Horne: Skeleton crew for the Thunder’s preseason opener: Paul George not in attendance due to personal reasons. Alex Abrines (back spasms), Abdel Nader (left knee soreness) both out.
Abdel Nader, who missed the scrimmage with left knee soreness, was rested and did not practice Tuesday. The Thunder will decide Wednesday if Abrines and Nader are available for the preseason opener against Detroit.
On what he’s most excited for coming to OKC: Abdel Nader: I think the day after my trade when I came to Oklahoma City, people in the airport already knew. Some people were already coming up to me talking about how I got traded and they were happy for me here. The atmosphere, I only can imagine how good it is here.
On training camp coming up: Abdel Nader: Just be ready, be in shape – coming off my wrist injury. I broke my arm and my wrist last year, so I’ve been working on, grinding through that. It’s really been a blessing getting traded here to Oklahoma City. I’m ready to get started.
Bobby Marks: A couple of end of the week dates to keep an eye on: Fri. Aug. 31- Last day to use the stretch provision and apply it to the 2018-19 season. Sat. Sep. 1- $1.4M contract of Abdel Nader (OKC) becomes guaranteed.
Bobby Marks: A couple of players that will have their contract guaranteed if not waived by August 1 (Wednesday): Brandon Jennings ($2.2M-Milwaukee), Abdel Nader ($1.4M-OKC) and Brandon Paul ($1.4M-San Antonio).
Bobby Marks: The Celtics now have 14 guaranteed contracts and a tax bill of $3.8 million if Rodney Purvis is waived. Nader currently has $450K guaranteed that will become full ($1.4M) if he is not waived by August 1. Nader has a July 15 guaranteed date for 2019-20 ($1.62M) and 2020-21 ($1.75M). The Thunder add extra depth on the bench and cash to offset the salary for Nader.
Brett Dawson: Thunder makes Abdel Nader trade official.
Shams Charania: Sources: Boston sending cash considerations along with Abdel Nader to OKC.
Jared Weiss: Abdel Nader has $450k guaranteed and his contract became fully guaranteed on August 1. This opens up a roster spot for the Celtics to use the taxpayer MLE or minimum exception to sign Jabari Bird or another target.
Scott Souza: #Celtics Brad Stevens: Shane Larkin did not practice. Won’t play for at least first part of this series. Abdel Nader also sat out practice after getting swiped in face, suffering blurry vision.
Egyptian-American basketball player, Abdel Nader, who plays for NBA’s Boston Celtics is now eligible to represent the Egyptian basketball team. The Egyptian born, who was added to the Celtics roster ahead of the 2017/2018 season opener after being named NBA-G league Rookie of the Year for the 2016/2017 season, agreed to represent Egypt in the second phase of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifications.
Jared Weiss: The Celtics have recalled Guerschon Yabusele and Abdel Nader from the G League’s Maine Red Claws ahead of today’s 1 pm tip against the Orlando Magic.
Sean Grande: Abdel Nader (flu) is out tonight. Jayson Tatum will play. MRI was all good.
