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We're officially Morten Andersen Jersey one month into the 2021-22 NBA season, meaning the small sample sizes are starting to grow and teams are beginning to reveal their true identities. It's still too early to deem anything we've seen so far as concrete, but there are trends starting to set in acro s the league, both good and bad. In this week's edition of our NBA Power Rankings, we highlight each team's biggest concern through the first four weeks of the season. As a reminder, these power rankings are a reflection of where teams stand up to this point in the season and not a projection of where they may land later in the season. Take a look at where your favorite team landed this week. The undefeated and the winle s Undefeated:Suns (4-0), Nuggets (4-0), Wizards (2-0) Winle s:76ers (0-4), Kings (0-3), Rockets (0-3), Magic (0-2) Biggest riser Wizards: 16 8 Biggest faller 76ers: 5 13 Weekly scoring leader Stephen Curry: points per game NBA Power Rankings 2021 1. Golden State WarriorsPrevious rank:3Overall W-L:11-2Last week:3-1Upcoming:at Nets, at Cavaliers, at Pistons, vs. Raptors Biggest concern: Frontcourt depth The Warriors are humming along and doing a great job of taking care of the soft schedule in front of them, but when Draymond Green went down on Wednesday with a right thigh contusion things could have gottenvery real, real quick. While the Warriors backcourt depth has been a pleasant surprise so far this season even without Klay Thompson, are we really sure the frontcourt has the horses to withstand any adversity? Yeah, the Warriors won the game and Green avoided mi sing serious time, but you can't help but worry about what would happen if theirdepth were to take that kind ofhit. Carlan Gay 2. Brooklyn NetsPrevious rank:4Overall W-L: 10-4Last week: 3-1Upcoming:vs. Warriors, vs. Cavaliers, vs. Magic Biggest concern:Which version of James Harden will the Nets get? 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Phoenix SunsPrevious rank:8Overall W-L: 9-3Last week: 4-0Upcoming:at Timberwolves, vs. Mavericks, vs. Mavericks, vs. Nuggets Biggest concern:Keeping momentum rolling at full strength With consistent minutes, it appears as though Frank Kaminsky can be a big-time contributor to the Suns' frontline. He's gotten the opportunity with Deandre Ayton sidelined. Frank the Tank won't have many 31-point nights like he did last week against the Blazers, but he does give the Suns a solid scoring option on their second unit. When Ayton comes back to the lineup, how will the Suns continue to get the most out of Frank? Carlan Gay 4. Chicago BullsPrevious rank:6Overall W-L: 9-4Last week: 3-1Upcoming:at Lakers, at Trail Blazers, at Nuggets, vs. Knicks Biggest concern:The frontcourt dropoff after Nikola Vucevic Before he entered the leagues health and safety protocols, Vucevic wasnt playing up to his usual standards. The two-time All-Star is averaging just 13.6 points per game and shooting under 40 percent from the field through 11 games. But Vucevic is still a guy opposing defenses must respect, unlike backup big men Tony Bradley and Alize Johnson. His absence will put even more weight on the shoulders of DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Jordan Greer 5. Denver NuggetsPrevious rank:10Overall W-L: 9-4Last week:4-0Upcoming:at Mavericks, vs. 76ers, vs. Bulls, at Suns Biggest concern:Creating more offense around Nikola Jokic The Nuggets are scoring at a rate of , which ranks them 24th in the league. They're New Orleans Saints Jersey mi sing a big part of their offense in Jamal Murray, who is still a long way away . Denver ranks in the 96th percentile on cuts, according to NBA Stats. The only problem with that is the Nuggets only average 6.0 po se sions of that per game. For a team with the best pa ser in the league to not take advantage of that by cutting way more is almost criminal. It feels like the Nuggets are leaving points on the table by not cutting more, especially with Murray out. Carlan Gay 6. Miami HeatPrevious rank:1Overall W-L:8-5Last week:1-3Upcoming:at Thunder, vs. Pelicans, vs. Wizards, at Wizards Biggest concern:3-pointshooting The Heat have been a well-oiled machine early on in the season and while you could make the case that lack of depth is their biggest concern, I'm going with 3-point shooting. In this day and age, you have to knock down 3s Brian Poole Jersey in order to keep up with the most high-powered offenses in the league. Through their first 13 games, the Heat rank 20th in 3-pointers made per game (11.2) and 16th in 3-point percentage (34.0%). Known sharpshooter Duncan Robinson hasn't been his typical self, shooting 33.3 percent on 9.2 attempts per game. Kyle Lowry isshooting 32.9 percent from 3, his lowest mark since 2009-10. With their two best players Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo reluctant to shoot the 3-ball, guys like Robinson and Lowry need to start converting a higher clip to create space for the team's two go-to scoring options. Kyle Irving 7. Utah JazzPrevious rank: 2Overall W- Desmond Trufant Jersey L:8-5Last week:1-2Upcoming:vs. 76ers, vs. Raptors, at Kings Biggest concern:Producing offense when Donovan Mitchell's on the bench Utah's offense falls off a cliff when Donovan Mitchell isn't in the game. Going into last Friday's action, the Jazz are scoring at a rate of 117.3 points per 100 po se sions with Mitchell on the floor. When he sits, that number drops to 103.2. Utah needs more offense outside of Mitchell or itll face the same fate it has the past few years in

June 20, 2021. That was the last time Ben Simmons participated in an NBA game. The long wait for his return to action may soon come to an end, though. Friday Fred Biletnikoff Jersey that Simmons plans to play in Game 4 of the Nets' first-round series with the Celtics. However, Brooklyn has consistently declined to offer a timeline on his debut with the team that acquired him at the trade deadline. MORE: "There's no other way than him to say, 'I'm ready,'" Nash told reporters on Wednesday. "Especially after an absence this long. So whenever he is ready, it's going to have to be on him to say, 'I feel comfortable. I feel ready to go. I want to play and I want to contribute.' "We can't push him places when you have been out this long. It's got to be something where he is definitely comfortable Darren Waller Jersey and ready to play." If Simmons is able to suit up during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, what can the Nets expect from him? Why Ben Simmons can make an impact for the Nets How about we let a former NBA player answer that question? ESPN analyst JJ Redick explained why Simmons can be a contributor for the Nets after such a long layoff. "Ben Simmons' game is not reliant on feel or rhythm or touch," Redick said. "Ben Simmons' Sam Young Jersey game is reliant on, 'Can I go up and down the floor? And can I guard?' He's not gonna play if he can't physically move the way he wants to move. He won't. They're not gonna put him out there if his back's all me sed up. "Look, if he can play, I expect him to make an impact. Defensively, playmaking their closing lineup with him at the five, especially against a team like the Celtics, that's dangerous to me." MORE: Simmons does bring elements that the Nets desperately need against the Celtics. Offensively, he Darren Waller T Shirts could create easy scoring opportunities in transition before Boston's defense gets set. He would take some of the burden away from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, both of whom . The three-time All-Star would also be a huge upgrade defensively. Even if he isn't operating at his peak level, Simmons would give Brooklyn another wing to throw at Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. So, it's a no-brainer that Simmons would completely change the series and spark a Nets turnaround, right? Why Ben Simmons may not help the Nets Not so fast. Remember, this is a guy who hasn't played in an NBA game in 10 months and he didn't exactly shine the last time he was on the postseason stage. Simmons averaged just 11.9 points in 12 NBA Playoff games last year, the lowest postseason mark of his career. He shot an atrocious 34.2 percent from the free throw line, which clearly impacted his aggre sivene s. MORE: Where will he be mentally if he knows the hack-a-Ben strategy is coming? What happens if he needs to stand at the charity stripe in a high-pre sure situation? Derek Carr Jersey Aside from those concerns, Simmons is jumping into a rotation with a new group of guys. There would be moments when Simmons' natural talent takes over, but there would also be moments when he's awkwardly standing in the dunker spot, leaving Alec Ingold Jersey his defender to clog up the paint. The Celtics are already shading multiple defenders toward Durant. Simmons would just give them a non-shooter to ignore. Sure, Simmons could hurt Boston on the fast break, but when the game slows down to a half-court battle, he may be a liability. Realistically, Simmons can only do so much for a Nets team that has struggled with inconsistency all season long. Unle s the rest of Simmons' teammates can give better performances, the excitement of his potential return would be short-lived.

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ESPN announced Tuesday that "The Last Dance"a 10-part series on the Bulls' dynastythatfeatured Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson and Scottie Pippen will begin airing on April 19. The documentary focuses on the 1997-98 season, which was the last of six NBA championship runs for Chicago. By the time the first few chords ofby the Alan Parsons Project hit, you'll already be screaming, "What time is it?" You spoke, we listened."The Last Dance"April 19 | 9 p.m. ET | ESPNA 10-part documentary series chronicling Michael Jordan & Jonathan Garvin Jersey the ' quest for a sixth ChampionshipMore: ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) MORE: Ahead of its release, here are the 10 questions we hope the documentary series answers. Whogivesthe best interview? The first trailer showed an A-list roll call of personalitiesinterviewed for the documentary. Where else can you get Barack Obama,Jerry Seinfeld,Justin Timberlake and Carmen Electra weighing in onone of the greatest sports dynasties of alltime? The Bulls were not just a basketball team. They were a cultural phenomenon that extended well past Chicago. It will be interesting to see which person inside(and outside) ofthe organization brings the most compellingmaterial to the series. What more can we learn about Dennis Rodman? The early favorite to do that would be Rodman, who was the subject of ESPN's30 for Randall Cobb Jersey 30 documentary "Rodman: For Better or Worse."Rodmanled the NBA in rebounds for the seventh consecutive time in 1997-98. He had 16 games with at least 20 rebounds. That likely will not be discu sed much. Rodman'sover-the-top behavior will be a topic, and his segments in particularwill definitely be worth watching. Whichbeefs will resurface? Former Bullsgeneral managerJerry Krause died in 2017,so we will not get his side of the story in his long-standing feud with Jackson. There are other storylines, though."Scottie was being selfish,"Jordan says in the trailer. That relationship with Pippen likely will be explored in open-air fashion. What about that time Jordan punched SteveKerr? That happened in 1995, and Kerr figures to be a prominent interview given how much he's featured in the trailers. How did the Bulls' rivals view the team? Patrick Ewing and Charles Barkley areshown in the trailer, and they are among the players onthe 1992 "Dream Team" who did not win a championshipbecause of the Bulls. Two other "Dream Team" members Karl Malone and John Stockton were stars on the Jazz teamsthat lost back-to-back NBA Finals to Chicago. Are they interviewed? It will also be riveting to explore the Bulls Royce Newman Jersey ' 1998 Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Pacers, the rare series that pushed Chicago to a Game 7. That Indiana team featured Larry Bird at coach and star guard Reggie Miller. How do all those stars view the Bulls'dynasty more than 20 years later? How will the Bulls describe the 1998 NBA Finals? Chicago capped a sixth NBA championship run by beating Utah in six games. It's easy to forget Game 3when the Bulls crushed the Jazz by a final score of 96-54 behind one of the . Everybody remembers Jordan's final shot in a Bulls'uniform, which put Chicago ahead for goodand locked up a sixth championship. How did players and coaches reactin the locker room knowing that the NBA would never see a Corey Bradford Jersey dynasty quite like that again? Was there ever an exodus like it? Look at the .Tim Floyd is the coach. The top three scorers were Toni Kukoc, Ron Harper and Brent Barry. Jordan and Jackson retired. Rodman went to the Lakers, and Pippen went to the Rockets. Hearing the first-person accounts of those exits should re-open some of those rifts about how the dynasty ended. It also will roll into how another one was born. What did Phil Jackson bringto the Lakers? Jackson took a year off, and he returned to lead the Lakers to three straight NBA championships with the help of Shaquille O'Neal and the late Kobe Bryant, who is one of the stars featured in the trailer. The Bryant interviews promise to be emotional given his death in a plane crash on Jan. 26. Bryant was the heir apparent to Jordan, and the link between the two dynasties will likely be explored in later episodes. How do those Bullsstack up againstthe Warriors? Kerr has been asked that question several times. TheBulls'story will give a greater appreciation for how hard it is to three-peat in the modern era. Chicago did it twice, andhad Jordan not retired after the first run to play baseball, there was a chance for the Bullsto win eight in a row. Granted, the Warriors had to contend with LeBron James,and it will be interesting to see how the debate between five straight NBA Finals appearances against six championships in eight years plays out while the series is being aired on ESPN. Would you rather be 73-9 without the ring or 72-10 with a championship?MJ fans know the answer to that. Will this humanize Jordan to a younger generation? Jordan's most recent public appearance was a eulogy for Bryant that showed a rare Za'Darius Smith Jersey emotional side of the superstar.The trailer splices in a few Jordan clips that come with somecla sicquotes. "My mentality was to go out and win at any costs." Jordan pre s conferences are rare, and this will be the most he has offeredfor public consumption since his playing days. He might not be Bronson Kaufusi Jersey the best interview, but Jordanwill get the most attention. How much will he reveal? Will you finally recognize MJ as the GOAT? Given how much an at a basketball camp recirculated on social media a few weeks ago, this documentary is sure to rekindle the"greatest of all time"argument between the two superstars. For his part, James has already tweeted how excited he is to watch the series: April 19th can't come fast enough. I CAN NOT WAIT!! Ye sir! LeBron James (@KingJames) That might be the best way for everybody else to approach it. Do not use this as a prop to compare the two superstars. Enjoy the experience of reliving what was a dynasty led by arguably the greatest player and greatest coach of all time. It's almost game time. April 19 cannot get here soon enough.

Despite his renowned competitive drive, Michael Jordan did not wish to expend his full energy at the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. Hed battled the flu throughout the week and logged 201 games over the previous two seasons. He would retire le s than a year later, telling reporters he had nothing left to prove to the league. But in that February exhibition, Jordan felt he had no choice but to engage his motor Detroit Lions Jersey to its full capacity. He couldnt leta tenacious 19-year-old opponent show him up on a national stage. So, Jordan went toe-to-toe, often in isolation, against Kobe Bryant, the kid who with every fiber of his being wanted to embody the veteran superstars greatest traits. In Bryant, Jordan found therare player who mirrored his own insatiable desire to annihilate his foes. There was something exhilarating to Jordan in that reflection. MORE: Hes coming at me. Thats his approach, said a smiling Jordan in a televised interview during the first half. If I knew someone was sick, certainly the first thing Id do would be to go after them Detroit Lions Accessories . At halftime, Jordan added with a smirk: Oh I will defend myself, without a doubt. Bryant, , became known for his spirit as much as for his bucket-getting skills, athleticism and creative flair. Even as a teenager, he used his fierce edge to perform well while at the center of attention, part of the reason he captivated NBA fans so completely once Jordan left the sport and why his death prompted such widespread outpouring of public emotion. T J Hockenson T Shirts Bryant established that dynamism against Jordan in the 1998 All-Star Game a competition in which he faced immense pre sure to prove himself worthy of being the face of basketballs next generation of stars. After receiving a leakout pa s Jarrad Davis Jersey following a Jordan mi s, Bryant threw down a 360 dunk. Later, Bryant pulled off a behind-the-back dribble in transition masked as a dump-off pa s and finished a wrong-footed layup from a tight angle. He flashed a satisfied grin as he trotted back to the defensive end of the floor. Bryant ended the game at Madison Square Garden with 18 points and six rebounds in 22 minutes. Jordan earned MVP honors with his 23-8-6 line. Once I stepped out on the court I wasnt as nervous, Bryant said, because I was at home. Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan at the 1998 Game!68th Game: 8pm/et 2/17/2019 2020 NBA All-Star (@NBAAllStar) At his best, Jordan made his basketball-watching audience want to work harder and strive to achieve unmatched excellence. Bryant showed a similar appetite for becoming singularly awesome. As a result, he too inspired his supporters. After news of Bryants death NFL Detroit Lions Jersey broke, Jordan called Bryant "like a little brother" to him and lauded the iconic drive he first recognized when the Lakers legend was a teenager. Other former and current NBA players how Bryant's focused approach Darren Fells Jersey to the game helped them form their own profe sional dedication. Bryants intensity defined him long before a stockpile of awards and NBA championships elevated him to superstardom and a place among all-time greats. It was the piece of his iconic character he was born with and the one that allowed him to achieve everything else. It was whatpo se sed him whenhe stepped on the Madison Square Garden floor in 1998 and dared Jordan to dance.

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Scottie Pippen wasn't known for being a flamethrower on the court, but he certainly knows how to be one off of it. In an inflammatory interview on the June 28 edition of "The Dan Patrick Show," Pippen set his sights on former teammate Michael Jordan and head coach Phil Jackson, throwing gasoline on a still-burning fire after the fallout of "The Last Dance." Speaking on Jordan's decision to step away from basketball and pursue a baseball career, Pippen called the Miami Dolphins T Shirts move "selfish" and said "it was kind ofwho Michael Jordan was": "Yeah It was a big decision, but It was a selfish decision, but it was kind of who Michael Jordan was. That was a guy who believed he can do anything on his own"- on Michael Jordan's decision to leave the and pursue a baseball career Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) "That was kind of a guy who believed he could do anything on his own," he said. Pippen said while the duo were "excellent teammates,"they were nothing more than that, with no real mention of friendship between the two. MORE: In response to the 2020 docuseries "The Last Dance," which chronicled Terron Armstead Jersey the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls series, Pippen said the footage was focused on Jordan and not the Bulls at large, with the "cameras" working squarely for Jordan and not for the Bulls. "All those cameras were working for Michael Jordan not the Chicago Bulls." - Scottie Pippen said that documentary footage was one-sided on Andrew Perloff (@andrewperloff) "You know all those cameras who was sitting in Jason McCourty Jersey that huddle, who they was working for?" Pippen asked. "You know who Michael was speaking to, right? That was planned. That was speaking to the camera. That wasn't speaking out of, what we're gonna have to do, what the play is gonna be. That was speaking to the camera. "Had John Stockton not came down trust me. That was building his own documentary, 'cause he knew he was controlling the cameras." Pippen also set his sights on former Bulls head coach Phil Jackson, saying that Jackson didn't afford Pippen the last-second shot in a 1994 playoff matchup vs. the Knicks. Pippen says that Phil Jackson's Greg Little Jersey motivations for giving Kukoc the opportunity at a shot and not himself were purely motivated by race. Dan Patrick: "By saying 'racial move' then you're calling Phil Jackson a racist."Scottie Pippen: "I don't have a problem with that."Patrick: "Do you think Phil was?"Pippen: "Oh yeah ..." Sporting News (@sportingnews) Patrick prodded: "By saying a racial move, you're calling Phil a racist." Pippen responds: "I don't have a problem with that." Patrick: "Do you think Phil was, or is?" Pippen Michael Palardy Jersey : "Oh, yeah." The former Bulls All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer would also excoriate Jackson for his decision to write a tell-all book about his time with the Lakers and Kobe Bryant. Pippen says that,as a player, he knew Jackson morethan people on the outside of the locker room, defending his controversial stance on the head coach. surrounding Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Doesn't look like his propensity to grab headlines is slowing down any time soon. Im just answering the questions yall asking me. You wanted the headlines Tua Tagovailoa Hoodies Sweatshirts , you got them - dig deeper to find out why I actually said what I said instead of framing your questions to get clicks. Its all love! Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) You can view the entire interview with Pippen on "The Dan Patrick Show" below:

Team USA still poses a threat at the FIBA World Cup even if Kemba Walker rather than LeBron James is its marquee player, says former Germany star Demond Greene. Dallas Cowboys Rompers The United States, which has five titles to its name, hasseen several world superstars such as James pull out of contention for thetournament that starts on Saturday in China. But Greene, who played at two World Cups, famously blocking Dwyane Wade in 2006, acknowledges players such as Walker and Khris Middleton could still have a huge impact on the finals. "It's not their 'A-team'. I would not even say it's their 'B-team'," Greene told Omnisport. "It's a mix between 'B-' and 'C-team'. Despite this, they are still dangerous." Greene added: "You must never underestimate them. The players are still playing in the NBA. "They've got players who average 20 points Dallas Cowboys Hoodies Sweatshirts per game like Kemba Walker. They are All-Stars and leaders in their teams which proves that they are high quality players. "The problem is that we are spoiled from the previous years, when players like James Harden, Kevin Durant or LeBron James played. "Now you have players like Khris Middleton, who many won't even know. You have to be a basketball expert to know Khris Middleton, maybe even Kemba Walker. "That's the problem, that many look at who's not in the team, rather than who is." It's really that time. Putting the finishing touches on things ahead of vs Czech Amari Cooper Jersey Republic on Sept. 1 8:30 AM EDT/ESPN+ . Alfred Morris Jersey USA Basketball (@usabasketball) Greece is another potential contender due to the presence of Middleton's Bucks teammate and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Greene believes the Greeks can be succe sful but says the team's big European stars must get used to playing second fiddle to Antetokounmpo, who will dominate the narrative. "The important thing is that all players understand their role," Greene said. "The years in which Giannis didn't play, all the players had another role. "He is the top star on and off the court. When there are pre s conferences, there are going to be 50 cameras around him and the other players will get what is left. You have to handle this. "They have to understand that even if they play a totally different role in Europe and are top stars here, like Nick Calathes at Panathinaikos. He is Emmitt Smith T Shirts a team leader there and also still for Greece. He may even be the heart of the team. "They all have to cope with that. If this works out, then they can get very, very far with Giannis as their power machine. "But it all has to work out internally and Jaylon Smith Jersey they will have to let him walk in front and let him be the leader with Calathes at his side. "Then they can be a very dangerous side, especially in defense. Offensively, they are not that strong, but in terms of defense, they can really hurt other teams." Related Articles

In line with the 75th Anniversary season, the NBA has elected to switch up the designs of their major trophies. On Thursday, May 12, during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the league unveiled Charles Mann Jersey some tweaks that were made to the trophies of the most prestigious team honors the Eastern and Western Conference Finals trophies, as well as the Larry O'Brien NBA championship trophy. In addition to the new trophy Terry McLaurin Jersey designs, the NBA . MORE: The NBA today unveiled a lineup of reimagined trophies for the NBA postseason, including an evolution of the Larry OBrien Trophy, awarded annually to the NBA champions.Learn More: NBA (@NBA) The Larry O'Brien trophy retained its historic name, honoring the NBA's third commi sioner who oversaw the NBA's absorption of four ABA teams and the elevation of national broadcast agreements. The Washington Commanders Jackets trophy underwent some cosmetic altercations, though. You can find those changes below. Full details on changes to Larry O'Brien Trophy: What is different with new NBA Finals championship trophy Ryan Kerrigan Jersey NBA PR The net and ball configuration has been shifted forward, symbolizing the league looking ahead to its future.The 24k gold vermeil has been masked to reveal sterling silver that emphasizes the channels of the ball and the net.The base has been reformed to feature two stacked discs. The top disc lists the first 75 NBA champions.Starting this year, the name of each NBA champion will be etched on Chase Young Hoodies Sweatshirts the bottom disc of each new trophy, ensuring that each team will receive a one- Da'Ron Payne Jersey of-a-kind trophy bearing its name.The second disc was designed with enough space to display the next 25 NBA champions, leading up to the leagues 100thAnniversary Season.The underside of the trophy features the new NBA Finals logo.

LeBron James has been in the NBA for a long time. He was reminded of that Monday during the Lakers' 121-118 win over the Tyquan Lewis Jersey Grizzlies. James played a game-high 40 minutes in the Lakers' victory. At times, he was on the court with Memphis rookie Ziaire Williams. James knows Williams the 20-year-old and 10th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft well. Williamsplayed at Sierra Canyon High School and was a teammate of Bronny James Isaiah Rodgers Jersey , LeBron's son. MORE: The elder James found the experience of playing against Williams a bit jarring. "I looked at Ziaire a couple times and was just like shaking my head inside," after the game. "Just remembering a year and a half ago, two years not even a full two years he was hitting a game-winner to send them to the state championship alongside my son, and going to the game and supporting Sierra Canyon, and one year at Stanford and now he's here. It'sa weird dynamic for myself Parris Campbell Jersey to see something like that but happy for the kid, obviously. But I had a moment for sure." JAMES HARDEN: It may be a bit of a strange experience for James to play against young players he's familiar with. However,he should handle himself well against them, as he did on Monday night. James spent2:05 Peyton Manning T Shirts of the game as the primary defender on Williams, per , and Williams didn't record a shot attempt or turnover. Williams had three points and three rebounds in 18 minutes of action. He made just one of six shots from the field. Williams guarded James on defense for just 24 seconds and didn't Anthony Coyle Jersey allow the veteran forward to attempt a shot. James finished the game with 19 points, six rebounds, six a sists, two steals and two blocks. JORDAN VS. LEBRON: James, who turns 37 in December, may have this odd feeling again.Sierra Canyon has several potential pro prospects who should make their way to the NBA in the coming years. That could potentially Jordan Murray Jersey include Bronny, who ranks 49th overall in . So, if James feels odd about playing against Williams, imagine how he'll feel if Bronny eventually makes it to the NBA while he's still playing.

The Los Angeles Lakers playoff hopes couple receive a big boost this week Zander Horvath Jersey with star big man Anthony Davis reportedly targeting a return to the court this week. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) During the TNT broadcast of the Lakers game against the Dallas Mavericks, Chris Haynes said that "if there are no setbacks" Davis could be back for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans or Sunday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. My Report: Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis targeting a return Friday, star LeBron James anticipated to mi s Thursday in SLC and Kendrick Nunn expected to be shelved for remainder of season. Chris Khalil Mack T Shirts Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) The eight-time All-Star hasnt played since Feb. 16 after suffering a right mid- Corey Linsley Jersey foot sprain. He also mi sed more than a month of action earlier in the season with an MCL injury. Davis was a full participant in practice Monday with head coach Frank Vogel discu sing the next steps in his potential return. "Positive sign, he went through full practice. Did all of our drill work and did some live scrimmaging," he said. "We're at a point now where it's really about how he responds to that and the level of sorene s he has coming out of Kellen Winslow Jersey his first live work." Injuries have derailed the Lakers this season, with Davis appearing in just 37 games, while LeBron James has played 55 games. As a duo they have shared the court just 21 times this season. In Davis' absence, the Lakers Kyle Van Noy Jersey have a 4-12 record. MORE: LeBron is currently dealing withswelling in his left ankle and mi sed Monday's game against the Mavericks. He injured his ankle in the first half of their lo s against the Pelicans, playing through the pain and dropping 39 points. "It's horrible right now," ."See what happens day-to-day. But it's pretty sore right now." The Lakers are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings, holding a slender lead on the Los Angeles Chargers Pet Gear San Antonio Spurs for the final Play-In seed.

LaMelo Ball's sophomore campaign isgoing to come to a brief halt. thatBall, Pat Tillman Jersey Terry Rozier, Jalen McDaniels and Mason Plumleehaveentered the NBA's health and safety protocols. , those players are expected to mi s several games. that veteran point guard Ish Smith is the fifth Hornet to enter the protocols. What's next for Robert Alford Jersey Ball and the Hornets? Here's what we know about Ball's status and potential return to action. Whydid LaMelo Ball enter the NBA's health and safety protocols? , a vaccinated player enters the health and safety protocols after testing positive for COVID-19 or receiving an inconclusive COVID-19 test result. Given the preseason report thatstated the Hornets' rosterwas, Ball and his three teammates have either tested positive or received inconclusive tests. Prior to the team's announcement thatthoseplayers would be entering the Andre Baccellia Jersey health and safety protocols, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that there was "concern of more positive COVID-19tests" outside of Ball and Rozier. Now team announced Mason Plumlee and Jalen McDaniels have entered into protocols, Arizona Cardinals Hoodies Sweatshirts team says. Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) How long will LaMelo Ball be out? If an NBAplayer tests positive for COVID-19, hemust spend a minimum of 10 days away from the team unle s hereturns two negative PCR tests within a 24-hour span. In the case of a false positive, two negative tests would allow a player to return to play, . MORE: Hornets upcoming schedule 2021-22DateOpponentTime (ET)/ResultNational TVDec. 5at HawksW, 130-127Dec. 6vs. 76ers7 p.mDec. 8vs. 76ers7 p.m.Dec. 10vs. Dennis Gardeck Jersey Kings7 p.m.Dec. 13at Mavericks8:30 p.m.Dec. 15at Spurs8 Arizona Cardinals Hats :30 p.m.LaMelo Ball stats for 2021-22 season20.0 points per game7.7 rebounds per game8.3 a sists per game1.9 steals per game3.3 turnovers per game33.3 minutes per game41.8 percent shooting39.1 percent 3-point shooting90.0 percent free throw shooting

Desmond Bane isnt quite like the Hidden Gems who Ive profiled before. Unlike or , youve probably at least heard of Bane and know that he can shoot the hell out of the ball. What you might not know or appreciate about Bane, though, is how he manufactures the space needed to fire those shots off. Stand-still 3s are the easiest shots to hit. But shooting off the move, and getting a lot of shots off in that manner, is a science. Bane is only in his second year in the league and already has a PhD in it. That makes him one of the most valuable shooters in the league. NBALeaguePa s: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market Jacob Bobenmoyer Jersey games (7-day free trial) Were going to do something a little different in this edition and audit Bane's night school course on how to generate space. A lot of his value is hidden, and were exposing it today. Le son 1: Have a great shot fake One of Banes biggest weapons is his terrific pump fake. Hes earned the nickname FBK, or fly-by Lyle Alzado Jersey king, because of how often he gets defenders to zoom helple sly past him. Watch him go from having two Mavericks contesting his shot to wide open in the blink of an eye. Le son 2: Learn how to use screens Like most other great movement shooters, Bane gets open by running off a lot of screens. What separates him from the rest of the pack is that you dont know where hes going next. Tune in to any game this year and youll see at least one example of Miami action. Your favorite team probably runs it. It involves two screens: First, a dribble handoff. Second, a ball screen. Here it is for Bane. Bane scores more off handoffs than almost anyone in the league, and hes very efficient on them. He can shoot right off the screen for a 3, Kenny Young Jersey , or get to the rim. He has in the league, and he hits shots better than league-average from all three levels of the court. Le son 3: Trick over-aggre sive defenders with good acting and counters Those double screen actions are so commonplace that defenders will often recognize them before they happen. But if they try to cheat the screens, then Bane will go to his counters like he did here against the Bulls. MORE: Bane is a great actor. One hard step toward a similar double screen (this one called ) is enough to get an over-aggre sive defender off Denver Broncos Polos -balance, opening up a cut for a layup. That skillful acting shows up all the time when you watch Bane closely. Some players are just going through the motions on sets. Bane runs them with the vigor of a multi-level marketing salesman. Those fake actions create hesitation, which opens up the space that he needs to get his shot off. Heres another very common league-wide play that the Grizzlies run for Bane, called . What makes this work for Bane is his footwork. He shuffles his feet and pauses for a second as if setting a ball screen midway through his route. That freezes a very good defender in Terrance Mann, who isnt sure whether he needs to help on the ball. Thats all Bane needs to get his shot off. MORE: How about using a strategy of guarding Bane so tightly that he cant get the ball? He has the smarts to audible for teammates to set up , the same play that the Bulls used to run for Michael Jordan. He will cut and use that overplay to his advantage, creating space for a catch going downhill. Le son 4: Use footwork to create space Banes footwork is also superb. Hes mastered the James Harden step-back, and he used it to put Steph Curry on skates earlier this season. Whew, Bryce Callahan Jersey Desmond Bane Esfandiar | Es (@JustEsBaraheni) Bane proves that tricking defenders with jabs and hesitation dribbles can be just as effective as breakneck speed if used correctly. When Bane doesnt have the ball, it may look like hes running around like a chicken with its head cut off. In reality, hes playing che s with his defender. Every move has a counter, and thats how hes able to get off 14 shots and score 18 points per game without tremendous speed or burst. Bane is way more than just a shooter. Hes an extremely smart all-around scorer, and that creates shots for himself by knowing the geometry of the floor. He fell to No. 30 in the draft last year because he was an older player with a bad wingspan, but hes showing that great feel can be more valuable than what shows up in a draft combine spreadsheet. To truly know Banes game, you have to note what he does away from the ball. Hes a master of Eric Saubert Jersey his craft. Much of his skill is invisible to those watching, but its beautiful to see once you know what to look for.

The Lakers could be without arguably their most important role player for Friday night's Western Conference finals opener against the Nuggets. Rajon Rondo's Game 1 statusis up in the air after the veteran point guard was unexpectedly added to the Lakers' official injury report. Rondo has been , so it would be a significant lo Germain Ifedi Jersey s for Los Angeles if he is unable to play. MORE: Here's the latest news on Rondo ahead of Game 1: What is Rajon Rondo's status? UPDATE: Lakers coach Frank Vogel says Rondo is available and will not be limited by a minutes restriction. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Rajon Rondo will be available for Game 1 vs Denver. No minutes restriction, but Vogel said we'll "just be smart with his minutes." Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) ORIGINAL:, Rondo was listed as questionable with back spasms. Larry Borom Jersey The 34-year-old previously mi sed Games 3, 4 and 5 of the Lakers' first-round seriesagainst the Trail Blazers with back spasms, but he played at least 21 minutes Justin Fields Jersey in each of Los Angeles' five games against the Rockets in the conference semifinals.Rondo also sat out all "seeding games" in addition toGames 1 and 2 of the first round afterduring a July practice. Through five postseason contests, Rondo is averaging 10.6 points, 7.0 a sists and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 51.2percent from the field and Khalil Mack Jersey 44.4 percent from 3-point range. He offered a glimpse of"Playoff Rondo" in Game 3 vs. Houston, scoring 21 points and dishing out nine a sists in a 112-102 win. HIGHLIGHTS: pours in 21 points and 9 dimes off the bench Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) "He's a floor general. He's going to put us in our right spots," Lakers forward Markieff Morris said of Rondo earlier this month."He's going Breshad Perriman Jersey to talk to us. He's been there before. He's done it at all different levels and we're happy to have him back to lead the team." If Rondo's back problems keep him on the bench, then Vogel will likely give more minutes to Alex Caruso and po sibly Talen Horton-Tucker, who provided solid energy off the bench in the last round. Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 1 injury report Outside of Rondo, there aren't any big surprises here. Lakers star LeBron James has been a fixtureon the injury report, but he has yet to mi s a playoff game.Nuggets forward Will Barton is still outsidethe "bubble," and there is . TeamPlayerStatusReasonNuggetsWill BartonOutRight knee Alex Bars Jersey ; sorene sNuggetsVlatko CancarOutLeft foot; fractureLakersLeBron JamesProbableRight groin; sorene sLakersRajon RondoQuestionableBack; back spasmsLakersDion WaitersDoubtfulLeft groin; sorene s

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The New England Patriots signed Cam Newton to a one-year contractSunday. Newton has yet to take a snap, and the Patriots' Brett Connolly Jersey Super Bowl odds improved acro s the board at major sportsbooks. New England (20-1) has the third-best odds among AFC teams behind Kansas City (5-1) and Baltimore (6-1), .That's exactly why Bill Belichick made this move, and it's also why bringing Mike Gartner Jersey Newton in is justifiable. It comes down to fourquestionsthat the signing answers. Let'stake a lookat those Jaromir Jagr Jersey questions: MORE: Why did the Patriots make this move now? You could argue it's to counteract newsNew England will for the incident involving a television crew filming the Bengals sideline during a game against the Browns last season. The more likely scenario is Belichick allowed the market to cool for Newton, who was released on March 24 one week after Carolina was given permi sion Jonas Siegenthaler Jersey to seek a trade. That was four days after Tom Brady signed with Tampa Bay.New England now has another po sible starting option at quarterback to go along with Jarrett Stidham, a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft who impre Riley Sutter Jersey sed last preseason. , so it should not be a surprise now. Teddy Bridgewater, Andy Dalton andJameisWinston all found other landing spots. None of those quarterbacks have won a playoff game.Newton started in Super Bowl 50. It's a calculated move that makes sense given Newton was signed Braden Holtby Jersey to a one-year incentive-laden deal that could help offset those lo sesfrom the taping incident. This is very New England: Now if Cam Newton plays well in 2020, and leaves as a free agent, the Patriots could get back a compensatory 2022 third-round pick to help make Alex Ovechkin Jersey up for 2021 third-round pick the NFL is taking away from New England for its videotape violation. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Will Cam Newton start for Patriots in Week 1? Ask an Auburn fan which quarterback was better. Nic Dowd Jersey That debate won't take long. That's an oversimplification given Newton played for the Tigers in 2010, and he will have toprove he's healthy aftersuffering a foot injury in the preseason against New England last season.A suming Newton is good to go, thenhe can prove he's the starter in the preseason. There is more than a decent Martin Fehervary Jersey chance he will be the Week 1 starter when New Englandplays Miami on Sept. 13. This is Tom Wilson Jersey comparable to Philadelphia in 2010. Kevin Kolb began the season as the Eagles starter, but he was replaced by Michael Vick, a former No. 1 pick who signed with the team the previous season. Vick resurrected his career Matt Niskanen Jersey with the Eaglesby going 8-3 as a starter. He pa sed for 3,018 yards, 21 TDs and six interceptions and rushed for 676 yards and nine TDs in Andy Reid's system as a 30-year-old quarterback. Newton turned 31 in May. Will Dale Hunter Jersey Newton resurrect his career? That is the opportunity being presented, and it makes for a dominant storyline that intertwines with Brady being in Tampa Bay. Newton won NFL MVP honors in 2015 with 3,837 pa sing yards, 636 rushing yards and 45 total TDs. He's one of the most-physically imposing players of all time at the position, and this gives Belichick and offensive coordinator JoshMcDanielsa new type of quarterback. For ateam famous for reinvented itself on Dmitry Orlov Jersey a week-to-week basis, this is an exciting proposition. Belichick has always been a fan of Newton, too: Here's what Bill Belichick Brooks Orpik Jersey said about Cam Newton in 2017: Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) In two career games against the Pats, Newton is 2-0 with 525 pa sing yards, 106 rushing yards and seven Jakub Vrana Jersey total touchdowns. Can Newton still be a dynamic dual-threat quarterback? That is the big question. He ranks thirdall timein rushing yards behind Vick (6,109) and Randall Cunningham (4,928). We mentioned Vick's second act, butCunningham offers another valid comparison. At 35 years old, he led Minnesota to the best record in the NFC in 1998. He was 13-1 as a starter and pa sed for 3,704 yards, 34 TDs and just 10 Washington Capitals Jersey interceptions. Cunningham's days as a running quarterback were done by then, but Dennis Green found the best way to use his skillset. That is what Belichick will try to do now. Ilya Samsonov Jersey Is that enough for Patriots towin the AFC? The Chiefs and Ravens are the best teams in the AFC heading into Devante Smith-Pelly Jersey 2020, and it's been a long time since the Patriots weren't considered the favorites. Kansas City and Baltimore bring the last two NFL MVPs to the table. LamarJackson rushed for 1,207 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019, whilePatrickMahomes pa sed for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns the year prior.Mahomes led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl victory in 50 years last season Lucas Johansen Jersey . That should be all the motivation Newton needs to succeed. Newton the No. 1 pick in the 2011 NFL Draftis capable of leadinga Super Bowl run, too, and now he's on the most-succe sful franchise of the last two decades. That's why the Super John Carlson Jersey Bowl odds moving are justified, and New England just became that much more interesting to watch in 2020.

Now that the 2019 NFL season is complete, and most of the head Larry Ogunjobi Jersey coaches have been fired, weknow which teams are eligible to appear on HBO's "Hard Knocks." Last year we watched the Raiders as the teamdeteriorated before Cleveland Browns Jersey our very eyes with the and everything that came with it. We'd expect le s theatrics in 2020, but it should still be quality television. NFL 'Hard Knocks' eligibility qualifications Technically, any team can appear on "Hard Knocks" if they volunteer. But it's extremely Anthony Zettel Jersey unlikely that happens. So the NFL made a rule change in 2013 that allowed itself to force a team to appear on the show, as long as it meets Kendall Lamm Jersey the following qualifications: The team hasn't made the playoffs in either of the last two seasonsThe team doesn't havea first-year head coachThe team hasn't been on the Myles Garrett Jersey program at any point in the last 10 yearsThese fiveteams canappear on 'Hard Knocks'in 2020Pittsburgh SteelersDetroit LionsJacksonville JaguarsArizona CardinalsDenver Broncos As forwhenthe decision will be made, that depends on how willing a team is to accept the role. Previously, the announcement has been made at some Austin Seibert Jersey point in May. But last year, the league waited until the middle of June to announce the Raiders (the show Olivier Vernon Jersey airs in early August when training camps begin). So which team will be selected? Let's break down the candidates. 'Hard Knocks' top candidates 2020Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh nearly made the playoffs Terrance Mitchell Jersey this year despite a revolving door at quarterback. It'd be cool to watch Mike Tomlin behind the scenes. You can also bet NFL Films will focus heavily on James Conner considering his backstory. The presence of Ryan Shazier will surely be felt throughout as Jaelen Strong Jersey well if Pittsburgh is chosen. Greedy Williams Jersey But based on end-of-the-year comments by Tomlin, it seems like he's not overly interested in participating. Tomlin on Hard Knocks. (Via ) BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) Detroit Lions The Lions were also eligible last year, and are the only team on this Baker Mayfield Jersey list to be eligible for consecutive years. As we mentioned last year, Detroit just doesn't JC Tretter Jersey seem like an overly interesting team to film. There aren't too many storylines that jump out as must-see TV. The Lions finished with just three wins this year, and at the moment don't have an overly interesting roster for 2020. There are better options available Morgan Burnett Jersey for the NFL to choose from. Jacksonville Jaguars The Jaguars wouldn't be a terrible choice. They have Gardner Minshew, who . It's a shame Jalen Ramsey is no longer on the team. He'd provide endle s entertainment, Austin Corbett Jersey but there are plenty of other fun players in Jacksonville. Arizona Cardinals The Cardinals only won five games this year, but they have Odell Beckham Jr. Jersey a solid roster and could be a team to watch out for in 2020. With second-year head coach Kliff Kingsbury and 2019's first overall draft pick Kyler Murray, Arizona would be a solid selection NFL Cleveland Browns Jersey for "Hard Knocks." Also, depending on what Larry Fitzgerald decides, we could get an inside Seth DeValve Jersey glimpse of his potential final season in the NFL. We've seen Arizona covered by NFL Films in the past as they were the focus on Amazon's "All Or Nothing" series in 2015. Denver Broncos Denver is similar to Detroit in my Christian Kirksey Jersey eyes as a team that just isn't that interesting for "Hard Knocks." They're more interesting than the Lions, but not by much. Denver does havea fairly large fanbase compared to the other teams Sheldon Richardson Jersey on this list, so we'd have to expect that to factor into things. Overall, the favorite in my eyes to be the NFL's pick would be the Steelers. They have the NFL history, great storylines and a good football team. Not to Phillip Gaines Jersey mention a very large fanbase that would be great for ratings.