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Minnesota Timberwolves veteran Mike Conley has been honored with the 2023-24 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, marking his second win after previously receiving the accolade in the 2018-19 season.

This award acknowledges the player who demonstrates exemplary qualities as a teammate, including selfless play, leadership both on and off the court, mentorship to other players, and dedication to their team. Conley secured the top spot ahead of finalists Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson.

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Weed-smuggler WNBA player Brittney Griner, who was swapped for a terrorist, recently revealed in an interview with ABC News’ “Good Morning America” that she endured what she described as inhumane conditions during her nearly 10-month detainment in Russia.

This included her time at a Russian penal colony, where she claimed to have been compelled to work on producing military clothing.

“The mattress had a huge bloodstain, and they give you these thin two sheets, so you’re basically laying on bars,” Griner said of her initial detainment at Correctional Colony No.

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Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas says that he’ll take a hard look at finding ways to improve the roster this offseason (39-43 record in 2023-24).

(via Optimistic Bulls Fan):

“Analysis will start right now. Going into free agency, I think we’re going to be pretty aggressive the way we showed before going into the draft and free agency. We obviously cannot roll (out) the same team again and expect different results, so we definitely understand that.

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According to Ramona Shelburne, the Orlando Magic are showing keen interest in acquiring veteran forward Paul George.

Two teams closely monitoring George’s situation are the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers. Both teams have the financial flexibility to pursue George and have identified a need for a veteran wing player like him.

“There’s two teams that are paying very close attention to Paul George: the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers, because both of them have the money to throw at him and have a need for a wing just like him, a veteran guy.”

The Orlando Magic are interested in Paul George, per @ramonashelburne

"There's two teams that are paying very close attention to Paul George: the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers, because both of them have the money to throw at him and have a need for a wing just like… pic.twitter.com/sIMK9eCaHg

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 1, 2024

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Adrian Wojnarowski reported that conversations with Rich Paul indicate a shift in LeBron James’ desire to play alongside his son, Bronny, in the NBA. It seems that both father and son, along with their representatives, are now focused on their success rather than prioritizing playing together.

“The idea of them playing together is not a priority, it’s not foremost, at least any longer, in LeBron James’ mind,” Wojnarowski reported.

This suggests that LeBron James and his agent, Rich Paul, are prioritizing what’s best for LeBron without pressuring any team to draft his son in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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The New York Knicks, already missing All-Star center Julius Randle, have been dealt another blow as Bojan Bogdanovic is set to undergo a season-ending surgery to repair foot and wrist injuries, as reported by NBA insider Shams Charania.

New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic will undergo season-ending surgeries to repair foot and wrist injuries, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Bogdanovic played a key scoring role off the Knicks bench since coming over in deadline day trade from Detroit.

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Following an early playoff exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, major roster changes are in sight for the New Orleans Pelicans.

During the end of season interview, David Griffin, Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, noted that the current roster has exhausted itself and needs to become “radically better” in order to compete in the Western Conference.

“In the past, we’ve always erred on the side of continuity, and our takeaway has always been let’s see this group healthy.

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New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley heaped praise on the team’s point guard Jalen Brunson, placing him among the Knicks’ greats.

According to him, Brunson is ahead of New York icons such as Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony because of he is able to lead the team, despite missing support from Julius Randle.

“Brunson is the best thing since Walt Frazier,” Oakley said on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “I know somebody gonna say, ‘What about Patrick [Ewing] and Carmelo [Anthony]?’ Ok, they didn’t do this.

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In a dramatic Game 5 against the New York Knicks, Tyrese Maxey delivered a career-defining performance, erupting for 46 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a thrilling 112-106 overtime victory.

With just 25 seconds remaining, Maxey staged a seven-point run, including a clutch four-point play and a game-tying 35-foot bomb that silenced the roaring Knicks crowd.

Despite Joel Embiid’s subdued performance, recording 19 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists, the Sixers avoided elimination and forced Game 6.

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The Boston Celtics have announced that Kristaps Porzingis will not be available for Game 5 due to a right soleus strain, a muscle injury in the calf. This injury typically requires an average of 17 days of recovery time according to Jeff Stotts.

Interestingly, this is the same type of injury that has sidelined Giannis Antetokounmpo during the Milwaukee Bucks’ first-round series against the Indiana Pacers.

Kristaps Porzingis To Miss Multiple Games With Right Soleus Strain https://t.co/KtegzWKOtn

— RealGM (@RealGM) April 30, 2024

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