Erik Horne: Presti on if it was his intent to…

Erik Horne: Presti on if it was his intent to sign Dort…

Erik Horne: Presti on if it was his intent to sign Dort to full NBA contract: “He’s clearly someone we want going forward. That could be something that happens in the short term or later. I don’t know. But we’ll look for ways to make that happen.”

Joel Embiid available despite knee injury

Justin Grasso: Joel Embiid is playing tonight Furkan Korkmaz gets the start again #Sixers

43 mins ago – via Twitter JGrasso_

Injuries, Top Rumors

Top Rumors, Injuries, Furkan Korkmaz, Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

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Sarah K. Spencer: As expected, Trae Young (right shoulder soreness) is officially available to play tonight. Also: Brandon Goodwin (minor respiratory condition) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right meniscus tear) is out. Cam Reddish (right Achilles soreness) is out.

43 mins ago – via Twitter sarah_k_spence

Injuries, Uncategorized

Injuries, Brandon Goodwin, Cam Reddish, De'Andre Hunter, Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

LaMelo Ball officially named Rookie of the Year

Marc Stein: The NBA just officially named Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball its 2020-21 Rookie of the Year. Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards finished second; Sacramento’s Tyrese Haliburton finished third.

43 mins ago – via Twitter TheSteinLine

Awards, Top Rumors

Top Rumors, Awards, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Charlotte Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings

Ian Begley: Here are voting results for the NBA Rookie of the Year award, per the league:

Here are voting results for the NBA Rookie of the Year award, per the league: pic.twitter.com/49BOByZZxq

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) June 16, 2021

43 mins ago – via Twitter IanBegley

Awards, Uncategorized

Awards, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Saddiq Bey, Tyrese Haliburton, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings

Marc Stein: NBA spokesman Mike Bass after criticism of the league schedule from LeBron James: “Injury rates were virtually the same this season as they were during 2019-20 while starter-level and All-Star players missed games due to injury at similar rates as the last three seasons. While injuries are an unfortunate reality of our game, we recognize the enormous sacrifices NBA players and teams have made to play through this pandemic.”

43 mins ago – via Twitter TheSteinLine

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Injuries, Mike Bass, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

The Orlando Magic have awarded $17 million in design and construction contracts for their AdventHealth Training Center to 33 local minority- and women-owned business enterprises. That amount is significant in that it represents nearly 32% of awarded opportunities, which is above the city’s recommended 24% level for minority- and women-owned business enterprises participation.

43 mins ago – via Roy Parry @ Orlando Sentinel

Activism, Business, Uncategorized

Activism, Business, Orlando Magic

The 130,000-square-foot facility will serve as the Magic’s practice and training site. It will be on a nearly 4-acre site at South Division Avenue and West Central Boulevard, one block from Amway Center. Construction began in September and the $70 million facility is scheduled to open in the spring of 2022. It was delayed about one year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

43 mins ago – via Roy Parry @ Orlando Sentinel

Activism, Business, Uncategorized

Activism, Business, Orlando Magic

June 16, 2021 | 6:58 pm EDT Update

Steve Kerr approached Leandro Barbosa about playing this season

Warriors assistant coach Leandro Barbosa said coach Steve Kerr approached him about playing this season and doesn’t know why the opportunity never materialized. Barbosa, who specializes on the Warriors staff in mentoring players, acknowledged that the idea of him returning as a player after three years away from the NBA “wasn’t a joke at all” when injuries decimated the team’s rotation while the Warriors were in the playoff hunt.

1 hour ago – via Wes Goldberg @ San Jose Mercury-News

Coaching, Steve Kerr, Top Rumors

Top Rumors, Coaching, Steve Kerr, Leandro Barbosa, Golden State Warriors

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