Oklahoma City Thunder Rumors
Get a free trial Rylan Stiles: Chet Holmgren camper Ethan wins one on one on a buzzer beating 3. When asked why he didn’t foul up 3, Chet said he didn’t believe in Ethan’s jumper. Ethan admitted to not calling bank.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is in advanced talks to sign Lithuanian point guard Rokas Jokubaitis, 23, who has played the past three seasons with Barcelona. With a height of 1.93 meters, Jokubaitis could become the first point guard under Oded Kattash. Barcelona had the option to extend Jokubaitis’ contract for another season, but decided not to exercise this option, paving the way for his transfer. If the deal is finalized, Jokubaitis will join Jordan Loyd in Maccabi’s backcourt, which also hopes to complete the signing of Daryl Macon soon.
Last Euroleague season, Jokubaitis averaged 5.3 points and 2.8 assists per game. His best season was in 2021/22, also with Barcelona, averaging 7.1 points and 2.6 assists per game. Raised in Zalgiris, Jokubaitis was selected 34th overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but has not yet played in the NBA. He recently participated in the Summer League with the New York Knicks, averaging 9.8 points and 3.8 assists per game.
Josh Lewenberg: Canada holds off a late run from Puerto Rico & wins its final tune-up, 103-93. Another gem for FIBA Dillon Brooks, who had 21 pts. Lyles & NAW each had 15, SGA & Barrett with 14 apiece. They’ll close exhibition 2-1 & tip off the Olympic tournament vs Giannis/Greece on Saturday.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada over France in exhibition game
Josh Lewenberg: Canada beats France, 85-73, in a pre-Olympic friendly. SGA led the way with 23 pts. Barrett scored 21, Olynyk 14, Nembhard 10, Brooks 8. Birch, back in pre-injury form, was solid in rotation mins with Murray out. Impressive defensive showing – Wemby/Gobert duo was barely a factor
Reggie Miller: The Knicks won and are winning the offseason
Reggie Miller told USA TODAY Sports that “the Knicks won and are winning the offseason.” Miller cited the team’s chemistry, including uniting four Villanova teammates and re-signing OG Anunoby, as the primary sources of optimism for the team and its fans. The iconic sharpshooter — who once scored eight points in nine seconds to beat New York in a 1995 playoff game — does warn against minimizing the loss of Isaiah Hartenstein, who signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Chet Holmgren on Bronny James after scoring 13 points against Cavaliers: 'He looked like a pro'
Hoop Central: Bronny James tonight: 13 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Blocks. 50% FG. Chet Holmgren: Looked like a pro.
chet holmgren: Y’all get mad when nba players never have anything to say to media, but then chop our quotes up to get reactions. I was saying the seats r empty until the 4th quarter when fans come back from the lounges after a few drinks and the atmosphere is great for close games. Its actually a compliment…
