Brooks went on to say that Wall is in good shape, that his “conditioning has been great.” That is one of the areas he is continuing to work on after missing so much time. Wall himself has said that he needs to work himself into game shape before returning, that running and dunking are only part of the equation. So, the fact his conditioning is also getting close to normal is an excellent sign. Brooks, though, reiterated Wall’s unlikelihood to play this season. “He’s close, but the season is winding down,” Brooks said.
Brooks went on to say that Wall is in good shape, that …
May 25, 2022 | 6:47 pm EDT Update
Tyler Herro remains out for Miami
Tim Reynolds: Miami’s Tyler Herro (groin) will not play tonight.
Multiple sources tell cleveland.com that the Cavs using the 39th pick — and that player making the roster — is a “50-50 proposition.” When it comes to the 56th selection, it’s highly likely a draft-and-stash international prospect — allowing Cleveland to control the player’s rights but not having him occupy a roster spot because of the team’s current number crunch.
Jeff Goodman: Ole Miss bound big man Josh Mballa has withdrawn from the NBA Draft.
When ESPN announced its new “NBA Countdown” crew in October, it said, “Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson will frequently appear as an analyst and will join the team for marquee events throughout the regular season, NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals.” Johnson appeared on one show in early March. That’s it. From what we are told, he is not expected to be on during the Finals. He hasn’t been on any of ABC/ESPN’s marquee events.
ESPN provided a statement from Dave Roberts, the head of NBA and studio production for the network. “There have been unexpected scheduling conflicts as Magic continues to expand his business commitments,” Roberts said. “While our new ‘NBA Countdown’ team has been exceptional this season, we have a great relationship with Magic and the door is always open to work together.”
May 25, 2022 | 6:09 pm EDT Update
Lakers interview Terry Stotts for head coaching position
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Lakers interviewed former Blazers coach Terry Stotts for franchise’s head coaching job in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Two more assistants will meet with LA in near future — Golden State’s Kenny Atkinson and Milwaukee’s Darvin Ham.
