Royce Young: Steven Adams is out tonight against the Heat. Nerlens Noel is back, though.
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Maddie Lee: Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) is still walking around with a boot on. He’s obviously listed as out tonight.
Hamidou Diallo soared over Shaquille O’Neal in the defining moment of the 2019 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Diallo was crowned the champion, and it’s a title he’s willing to defend in February if healthy. “Of course,” Diallo told The Oklahoman on Thursday. “If I’m healthy, 100 percent. I’m a competitor.”
If healthy, Diallo said he doesn’t need an invitation to participate. “I won the dunk contest,” Diallo said. “I’m pretty much invited as long as everything goes smooth.” As for his biggest competition? “I’m the competition,” Diallo said. “I’m the winner. I’m the competition for them. I’m going in with the crown.”
Royce Young: Steven Adams has a right knee contusion. He’s out for the rest of the game.
