In the post-Marv Albert NBA era, Turner Sports is turning to Charles Barkley as its headliner for its All-Star Game coverage, The Post has learned. Barkley will join Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller as TNT’s team for the play-by-play of the game, according to sources. Barkley will remain a part of TNT’s studio coverage for the event, as well.
In the post-Marv Albert NBA era, Turner Sports is turni…
February 4, 2023 | 4:38 pm EST Update
Brian Lewis: Jacque Vaughn on Kyrie Irving: “There’s a business side to this thing and there’s a human side to this thing. I elected to touch on the human side and check on him as an individual. I’ll leave the business side to Sean (Marks, GM) and that group.” #Nets
Jacque Vaughn unsure when Kyrie Irving will play again
Nick Friedell: Vaughn says he is approaching Kyrie’s absence as a day to day situation. He’s not sure when he will be able to play again.
Alex Schiffer: Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons had an on court workout yesterday, will have another one today.
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson: LeBron James zeroing in on breaking Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s scoring record is great because James “didn’t come in as a shooter,” says Jason Kidd to @BallySports. “He came in as a pass first kinda set the table kinda guy.” “It also goes with longevity & health.”
Bradley Beal out against Brooklyn
Washington: Bradley Beal (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against Brooklyn.
Indiana: Daniel Theis (right knee injury management) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game against Cleveland.
February 4, 2023 | 4:07 pm EST Update
D'Angelo Russell, Christian Wood on Clippers' radar
This Substack was the first to report that the Clippers are seeking to upgrade both their frontcourt and backcourt and before the deadline. I’ve heard two new names that the Clippers have been monitoring for those respective searches: Dallas’ Christian Wood and Minnesota’s D’Angelo Russell.
