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Jayson Tatum on Pritchard: 'He got to be Sixth Man of the Year'
Payton Pritchard shined in the Boston Celtics' 124-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 28 points with eight three-pointers. After the game, Jayson Tatum praised Pritchard’s impact off the bench, endorsing him for Sixth Man of the Year. Credit: Scanpix Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard delivered a standout performance on Thursday night, leading his team to a dominant 124-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Luka Doncic out vs. Portland
The Los Angeles Lakers will rest Luka Doncic on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers as part of his recovery from a long-term calf injury. The decision was made based on medical advice. Points made: 18,1 Accuracy: 78,9% Place in standings: 4 Record max: 36 Record min: 8 Most made FTs: Anthony Davis According to Marc Stein, the Lakers are pleased with Doncic's progress and optimistic that he'll soon be able to play in back-to-back games. His minutes restriction has been lifted.
Teams eliminated from FIBA EuroBasket 2025 contention
The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers are entering their final stage, with the third and last FIBA window taking place from February 20-24. After this window, the 24 national teams that will compete in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 will be confirmed. Out of the 32 teams participating in the Qualifiers, 8 teams will not qualify for the main event. Before the final window, all teams had a chance to secure their spot. However, following Match Day 5, some teams are expected to be eliminated from contention.
Wembanyama ineligible for regular-season NBA awards
Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his shoulder, making him ineligible for major NBA awards despite being a top DPOY contender. Credit: Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right shoulder, ruling him out of the race for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) and other major regular-season awards.
Thomas Walkup avoids surgery but out for long-term
Thomas Walkup will be out for at least four weeks due to a back injury, undergoing conservative treatment after his condition worsened following a rushed return for the Greek Cup. Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com - Scanpix Olympiacos Piraeus point guard Thomas Walkup will be sidelined for an extended period due to a back injury that is expected to keep him out for at least four weeks.
Lakers unlikely to add third star next to LeBron and Luka
The Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to add another star -- potentially Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant -- alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic due to limited assets and salary cap constraints. Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect - Scanpix The Los Angeles Lakers made a major splash before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. However, the idea of forming a true "Big Three" in LA seems unlikely, given their current assets.
Keenan Evans eyeing return in April
Olympiacos Piraeus guard Keenan Evans has been following a specific individual program, which will continue through February. His status will be re-evaluated at the beginning of March. Credit: Olympiacos BC Keenan Evans is still working towards his comeback after suffering a knee injury late last season while playing for Zalgiris Kaunas.
Lakers explored trade for Jalen Duren
The Los Angeles Lakers attempted to trade for young Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren before shifting their focus to Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams before the Feb. 6 deadline. However, Detroit was unwilling to part with Duren, who remains a key part of their future. Team: Detroit Pistons Position: C Age: 21 Height: 208 cm Weight: 113 kg Birth place: United States of America "Detroit didn't want to give him up.
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