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The Golden State Warriors are set to host the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game next month on February 16th. Warriors’ point guard Stephen Curry is the major draw for fans coming to the game and according to the latest NBA All-Star fan voting returns, Curry is currently slated to be a starter, ranking second amongst Western Conference guards with 1,793,150 votes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić lead their respective conferences in the third fan returns of #NBAAllStar Voting presented by AT&T.
Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters. Players and a media panel account for 25% each. pic.twitter.com/FBGGd00GB2
Curry trails Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who leads all Western Conference guards with 2,405,404 votes after the third round of returns. Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokić paces the Western Conference frontcourt with 2,924,436 votes, while Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo tops all players with 3,489,956 votes.
Curry remains the heart and soul of the Warriors. The 36-year-old is leading the team in scoring, averaging 22.9 points per game in 32 games this season. His sharpshooting remains elite as he’s hitting 41.6% of his three-point attempts while leading the league with 4.4 threes made per game.
Fans have until next Monday to cast their votes, with ballots submitted on Friday and Monday counting three times as much. The All-Star starters will be announced next Thursday on TNT.
NBA All-Star Voting will conclude on Monday, Jan. 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Tomorrow and Monday will be the final two “3-for-1 Days,” when each fan vote counts three times.
But Gilgeous-Alexander increased his lead over Curry from 441,685 votes to 612,254 votes. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić, out due to a calf injury, is in third place behind Curry.
Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins still is in eighth place among Western Conference forwards, earning 410,011 votes on the latest round of balloting.
Fan ballots make up 50 percent of the voting to determine NBA All-Star Game starters, with player vote and media vote each making up 25 percent.
This Warriors roster has no “next” Curry. No “next” Draymond. No “next” Klay Thompson. And certainly no “next” Kevin Durant. That quartet, with capable assistance from such culture-altering vets as Andrew Bogut and Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston, built a monument.
Five consecutive trips to the NBA Finals represent a mythical achievement; no team had done in more than 50 years. Four championships in eight seasons? Only one other team has ever done it.
None of the youngsters on the Golden State’s roster has established himself as someone around whom championships can be built. Each, including Kuminga and Moody, in their fourth seasons, has questions yet to be answered about their true ceiling.
The Warriors have continued their due diligence on the trade market and inquired about potential frontcourt upgrades, including Nikola Vucevic, John Collins, Jonas Valanciunas, and Robert Williams, league sources told HoopsHype. Conversely, the chances of Golden State acquiring previously reported wing targets such as Jimmy Butler and Cam Johnson have decreased, sources said.
As it stands now, the Warriors are sitting in the 13th slot in next June’s draft but with a real shot to end up in the top 10. The team in the No. 9 slot before the lottery has a 4.5% chance to win the No. 1 pick (and potential superstar Cooper Flagg), a 4.8% shot at No. 2, a 5.2% chance at No. 3 and 5.7% at No. 4. That’s 20.2% to get one of those four picks — in a draft that seems to offer a chance at a star at least through the fifth or sixth selection.
If the Warriors end up in the eighth slot going into the lottery, they’d have a better than 25% chance at one of the top-four picks and a 6% at No. 1. And the higher the pick ends up, the more value it’ll have on the trade market.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder reaching the halfway point of one of the great regular seasons in NBA history, it’s only natural that they compare themselves to majestic creatures.
“The world is seeing all of the, what we call the cockroaches in our locker room, the cockroaches and hyenas,” said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was masterful in gliding his way to 40 points in three quarters of Thursday’s 134-114 statement win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. “The guys that do the little work, that don’t get the most plays, that don’t average 30, but their part of our season, our winning, is just as big.
“I’m glad people got to see that, that we’re not just one or two guys; we’re 15 guys.”
While Heat sources say they expect Butler to return Friday against the Nuggets and are fully prepared for him to play, there remains a palpable dread at what he might do and the environment the ongoing chaos might create. “I don’t know how he can come back to this locker room,” one source close to the team said. Another said, “We don’t want him back.”
If history — like, say, in Minnesota in 2018 — serves as precedent, the discomfort could deepen, quickly.
“Jimmy hasn’t even really started,” one source close to Butler said.
In all, the league found 15 instances to review in those two minutes, but deemed all such instances correct calls or correct non-calls. The final timeout, which was initially granted at 0.8 seconds (though the clock expired before things were sorted out), was explained as “Golden State signals for and is awarded a timeout prior to the expiration of the game clock. After communicating with the Replay Center, the game clock is reset to 00:01.0.”
Always good to avoid controversy … especially when you win.
In the latest All-Star voting returns, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has emerged as the second-highest vote-getter among Western Conference guards. Curry, a two-time NBA MVP and six-time All-Star, has been putting up impressive numbers this season, averaging over 30 points per game and leading the league in three-point shooting.
Curry’s stellar play has not gone unnoticed by fans, who have shown their support by voting him into one of the starting guard spots for the All-Star game. With only a few weeks left in the voting process, Curry will look to maintain his position and earn his seventh All-Star selection.
In addition to Curry, his Warriors teammate Draymond Green is also making a strong case for an All-Star nod, as he currently ranks third among Western Conference frontcourt players in voting. Green, known for his defensive prowess and playmaking ability, has been a key contributor for the Warriors this season and has helped lead the team to the top of the Western Conference standings.
As the All-Star game approaches, Warriors fans will be eagerly awaiting the final voting results to see if Curry and Green will be selected to represent the team in the prestigious event. Stay tuned for more updates on the Warriors’ All-Star contenders and their chances of making the roster.
Jalen Green is having another one of his smoldering stretches for the Houston Rockets. Over eight games in January, Green is averaging 30.2 points on 52/48/92 shooting splits. That 48% from 3 is coming on more than nine attempts per game.
Last Monday, Green put 42 on the Grizzlies. On Wednesday, he gave Denver 34. Then it was 28 in an overtime loss to Sacramento as he refused to let Houston go quietly, sandwiching 57 feet worth of 3-pointers around a tough finish at the rim over two defenders at their peak inside the final two minutes. Houston’s back-to-back on Saturday posed no problem for Green, who went for another 28 in a win against Portland.
Green has made at least four triples in each of his last eight games, over which he’s averaging over 30 points while registering 54/51/94 shooting splits for an incendiary 70.4 true-shooting clip.
Houston, meanwhile, has won seven of its last nine and currently owns the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed. Asked what has been the difference for a Houston offense that has jumped from 11th in offensive efficiency, and 25th in the half-court, through the first two-plus months of the season to No. 1 since the calendar flipped to January, Fred VanVleet’s answer was simple. Jalen Green.
Right now, this is a match made in basketball heaven — a Rockets team built on top-end defense and depth that is a consistent alpha-dog scorer short of genuine contention. Notice the word consistent. If Green played like this all the time, there would be no question regarding his franchise-player status and, perhaps, about whether the Rockets, ahead of schedule as they are, are ready to compete with the big boys come playoff time.
But he doesn’t play like this all the time. In fact, entering play on Sunday, the Rockets are more than six points better per 100 possessions when Green is off the floor, per CTG. Take that in the proper context. They’re still plus-5.7 per 100 with him on the court in non-garbage minutes, and in January no starter is registering a better net rating than Green. It’s just that over a longer timeframe, albeit in smaller lineup samples, Amen Thompson with the starters has been a preposterous plus-31.1 unit for Houston on the strength of an impregnable defense.
And again, Green hasn’t played like this all season. He’s coming off a two-month stretch in which he shot 29% from 3 and just 40% overall. He’s a 32% midrange shooter this season, per CTG, and 36% on all jumpers. His 34% clip on pull-up 3s waters down much of the excitement that his smooth, athletic shot creation evokes.
The fact is, Green hasn’t even been penciled in for consistent fourth-quarter minutes all season. There have been games he’s played virtually the entire quarter and games he’s sat for long stretches. You may think that a player of Green’s profile would have his most meaningful minutes decided by whether his shot is going in, but Ime Udoka is looking a lot closer at the defensive end, where Green, to his credit, has been much more committed this season and especially of late.
“[Udoka] doesn’t really care what’s going on, he’s going to tell you the truth and make you come sit down [on the bench],” Green recently told NBA TV. “Playing defense was a big part of that. Staying engaged. I think he knows that I can score naturally; he wanted to see it on both sides, and [see me] do other things other than scoring. If I wasn’t playing defense I had to go sit down. I’m just trying to stay on the floor and earn his trust to play the big minutes in the fourth quarter.”
It’s true, Green has to pull his weight defensively if Udoka is going to fully trust him, but at the same time the Rockets are loaded with stout defenders. As currently constructed, however, nobody else offers Green’s dynamic brand of three-level offense; if Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks were brought in to raise Houston’s floor, then it’s Green, and always been Green, who raises the ceiling. The evidence of Green as a barometer has shown up in these spurts that have yet to be sustained.
Over Houston’s 11-game win streak last March, Green averaged over 30 a night, with a pair of 40-point games, on 50/45 shooting splits. But that sample fell in between a January-February stretch and a nine-game finishing sample in which he shot under 30% from 3. The year before that, just his second in the league, he put up 15 30-point games and two 40-pointers.
Entering this season, just four players in history had made more 3-pointers than Green’s 545 through the first three years of their career, and only 12 have more than his 115 so far this season. Green’s highs are super high, and he tends to take the Rockets with him. But we’ve seen it before. The question is, can it sustain this time?
Jalen Green holds key to Rockets’ ceiling, but how long will this latest hot streak last?
The Houston Rockets have been on a roll lately, and much of their success can be attributed to the stellar play of rookie sensation Jalen Green. The 20-year-old guard has been lighting up the scoreboard, showing off his explosive scoring ability and impressive shooting touch.
Green’s recent hot streak has not only helped the Rockets win games, but it has also raised the ceiling for this young and talented team. With Green leading the way, Houston has been able to compete with some of the top teams in the league and show flashes of their potential as a future contender.
However, the question remains: how long will this hot streak last? Can Green continue to put up big numbers and lead the Rockets to more victories, or will he hit a wall and struggle to maintain his high level of play?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: Jalen Green holds the key to the Rockets’ success this season. If he can continue to play at a high level and elevate his game even further, the sky is the limit for this young and exciting team. But if he falters or faces any setbacks, Houston’s playoff hopes could quickly fade away.
For now, Rockets fans can enjoy the electrifying play of Jalen Green and hope that this hot streak will last as long as possible. The future looks bright in Houston, and much of that optimism can be attributed to the impressive play of their young star.
TRENTON — The entire Jersey Shore can expect anywhere from 2 inches to 4 inches of snow Sunday, as a winter storm barrels through New Jersey.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for much of southern New Jersey, Central Jersey and the Jersey Shore, while North Jersey is facing a winter storm warning with higher rates of snowfall. The latest forecast from the Weather Service called for 2 inches to 3 inches of snow in Toms River and 3 inches to 4 inches in Long Branch. Parts of the Shore might see more of a wintery mix.
Snow storm Sunday
Snow is expected to begin late Sunday morning and continue through the evening, according to the Weather Service. The heaviest snowfall is expected along the Interstate 95 corridor and the northwestern parts of the state, where anywhere from 6 inches to 8 inches is expected.
In Toms River, the Weather Service forecast a low temperature of 6 degrees and a high temperature of 20 degrees on Monday night, with a minimum wind chill of minus 8 degrees.
The cold temperatures mean an increased risk of hypothermia and frost bite, and pipes could freeze within homes.
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for Sunday, which took effect at 8 a.m. and applies to all 21 counties, Murphy said.
A state of emergency declaration does not normally restrict people’s movements or activities, but it does allow government officials to recommend specific actions like travel restrictions, cancellations and closures. It also empowers the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management to employ state resources to help local and county governments in their response to the emergency.
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As winter weather continues to impact New Jersey, residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties are waking up to a fresh blanket of snow. Here are the latest snowfall totals in the area:
– Monmouth County: Reports indicate that towns such as Freehold, Middletown, and Long Branch have received anywhere from 4 to 6 inches of snow. Road crews have been working diligently to clear the roads, but residents are advised to use caution while driving.
– Ocean County: Snow totals in Ocean County vary, with some areas seeing up to 8 inches of accumulation. Towns like Toms River, Brick, and Point Pleasant Beach have all been affected by the winter storm. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors if possible and to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors.
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The disasters displaced hundreds of Southern Californians. As a result, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced mortgage relief for property owners affected by the fires.
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The Latest Updates on the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire – NBC Los Angeles
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Southern California, the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire have been particularly concerning for residents and firefighters alike. Here are the latest updates on these two fires:
Eaton Fire:
– The Eaton Fire, which started in the San Gabriel Mountains, has grown to over 1,500 acres and is currently 20% contained.
– Evacuation orders have been issued for several communities in the area, including Monrovia and Bradbury.
– Firefighters are facing challenges due to steep terrain and strong winds, but are working tirelessly to contain the blaze and protect homes.
Palisades Fire:
– The Palisades Fire, which broke out near Pacific Palisades, has burned over 1,300 acres and is 0% contained.
– Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in the area, including those in Topanga Canyon and the Pacific Palisades.
– Firefighters are utilizing air support and ground crews to battle the fire, but are facing difficulties due to dry conditions and high temperatures.
Residents in affected areas are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation orders to ensure their safety. NBC Los Angeles will continue to provide updates on the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments on these wildfires.
When the world No.8 arrived at Roland Garros for his opening round match eight months ago, the amiable Australian had a message that he wanted to send to an emerging pro.
His rival was Alex Michelsen, the powerful and extremely talented American he will play at Melbourne Park on Monday for a spot in the Australian Open quarterfinals.
And revenge was on his mind, with good reason. The world No.8 is a proud man but a few months earlier he lowered his colours in ignominious fashion in a rare poor showing.
His then teenaged-rival was understandably delighted after blitzing the Aussie 6-4 6-1 in Acapulco in Mexico.
‘He’s overrated!’ Host taunts Djokovic | 00:17
“(The goal was to) go out there and play as best you can, see what happens,” Michelsen said on Saturday.
“I went out there and didn’t miss a ball for an hour and a half, or however long that match went. I couldn’t miss. I was playing way above my level at the time.
“My level was here, and I was playing way up there. It’s always nice when that happens. It’s pretty rare. That’s what happened last time. (I) just couldn’t miss a ball, I feel like.”
But there was a caveat that needed to be applied to the result.
A couple of days earlier de Minaur had fallen to reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in the final in Rotterdam after a stellar week where he defeated Seb Korda, David Goffin, Andrey Rublev and Grigor Dimitrov.
The transition from Europe to Mexico, and from the middle of winter to the warmer climate, left the Sydneysider vulnerable and he was beaten up on the court by Michelsen.
If revenge is a dish best served cold, the 25-year-old had a few months to stew on that defeat and was determined to right what he considered a wrong when he played Michelsen.
“It was quite a quick turnaround, so I probably wasn’t quite ready to play that match, but I was definitely ready today,” he told a couple of Aussie journalists in Paris afterwards.
De Minaur’s response was savage. In less than two hours, he whipped the American for the loss of three games in one of the most lop-sided victories of his career. This was a thrashing.
And the American effectively lost his mind on the court in an extremely lopsided match.
His childish tantrum in the final set even drew derision from Nick Kyrgios, who is no stranger to losing his temper on the court.
A warning. The lesson de Minaur delivered in Paris was on clay on a particularly chilly day. Michelsen is a far better player than that and far more comfortable on hard courts.
Alex de Minaur is into the fourth round, where he’ll meet Alex Michelsen again after the American’s French meltdown.Source: FOX SPORTS
Coached by former US Open semifinalist Robby Ginepri, the Next Gen Finals qualifier is a powerful all-court player who has knocked out three-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas and dual-grand slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov already in Melbourne.
“He’s been playing really well,” de Minaur said.
“He’s a dangerous opponent with a lot of confidence now. He’s taken some big scalps this week, so (I have to be) ready for a battle.
“He’s going to go out there with no fear. I’m going to do my best to make it difficult for him.”
HOW DEMON WON OVER THE DJOKER
Similarly to Michelsen, de Minaur knows what it is like to be on the receiving end of a hammering from a rival seeking redress against someone who irked them.
It is now three years since the 25-year-old, who is the first Australian since Phil Dent in the 1980s to reach the Rd of 16 in their home major for four straight years, was thrashed by Novak Djokovic in a fourth round mismatch on Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic had been irritated by the Aussies comments related to vaccine mandates in tennis and delivered a lesson, but the 10-time Australian Open is now an admirer.
“(He has made) terrific improvement. I think his serve (has) become a big weapon. Maybe it wasn’t before,” Djokovic said.
“He was always fast, so he kept that … speed on the court. And I think he’s coming into (the net and) he’s approaching much more than he used to do.
“We all know how good he’s defending, but his offence has improved a lot. His court positioning has improved. It’s not a surprise that he ended up in the top 10 last season in his best season yet.
“I think we’re going to see … great things from Alex in this tournament. I have watched him play a few matches and the level is great. He’s playing really well.”
Those comments were made prior to de Minaur’s clash with Francisco Cerundolo.
Even the Aussie would have queried the accuracy of the assessment as he struggled for anywhere near his best against the 31st seed, who ran him ragged for nearly two hours.
The world No.8, who will bid to make the quarterfinals at the Australian Open for the first time when he plays Michelsen, was unusually errant and double-faulted on big points.
But he said afterwards that there is a beauty in managing to pull through when below par, with the Aussie turning his fortunes around after making a superb reflex volley at 5-6 in the second set.
Swiatek through after early altercation | 01:37
In an interesting concession, de Minaur said it was the first time he had felt the pressure associated with delivering at home, which is a sign he has significant expectations.
“I feel like I learned a lot. I mean, looking back at this, I reckon this is probably the first match that I’ve played here in Oz where I’ve felt, like today, that I didn’t feel comfortable,” he said.
“I felt all of a sudden (there was) a little bit of pressure playing (and) I didn’t know what to do. (But) I just told myself … to go out there and compete.
“A part of me knew that at some point there was always going to be always a match where pressure was going to be there and the nerves were going to be there, (that the) kind of the expectation was going to be there. I knew it was going to be a part of it. I just told myself to go out there, compete.
“Geez, I’d rather win ugly any day over losing pretty, right? Ultimately I lived to fight another day. My next one I’ll make sure I bring a better level.”
And as for the compliment from the most successful man in tennis history?
“Ultimately when you hear any compliments coming from someone like Novak, who’s virtually perfect in every aspect of his game, it’s obviously very nice to hear,” he said.
“I always will appreciate it because you put in the work with your team behind closed scenes. But it’s always good that other players in the locker room are noticing, right? It means you’re doing something right. That’s a great feeling.”
BIG-NAME AUSSIE JUNIORS MAKE STRONG START
Standing on a balcony overlooking Melbourne Park as the sun set on Saturday, Emerson Jones was all smiles after securing an opening round win in the girls’ singles.
At the start of the week Jones received a lesson on the gulf between junior stardom and the very best players in the world when she was beaten 6-1 6-1 by 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in her Australian Open debut.
The outing followed a promising week in the Adelaide International where the Gold Coast teenager clinched a first round win and pushed world No.9 Daria Kasatkina.
A finalist in the girls’ singles at Melbourne Park last week, the world’s top-ranked junior started her campaign in promising fashion with a 6-3 6-3 triumph over Anastasia Lizunova.
Jones said she was initially upset by the manner of her defeat against Rybakina, a former Australian Open finalist who progressed to the last 16 with a 6-3 6-4 win over Dayana Yastremska on Saturday after receiving medical treatment in the second set.
Monfils: ‘Warmed the court for her’ | 00:57
But on reflecting over the next couple of days, she was able to put the result into context.
“I was pretty bummed about my match against Elena,” she said.
“It was just annoying because I wasn’t really in the match, but then looking at all the girls she’s played, I didn’t really do a bad job. So I feel a bit better about that.
“Obviously it gives me a lot of confidence to go into the juniors knowing that she’s the top level, and I know what it’s like now.”
Jones was not the only high-profile junior in action on Saturday, with a near-capacity crowd enjoying a warm Melbourne evening to watch Cruz Hewitt in action on Court 3.
Twenty years after his dad Lleyton Hewitt was beaten in the Australian Open final by Marat Safin, his son was too strong for South Korean Moo Been Kim in the first round, 6-3 6-3.
LOVE WINS
It was also 20 years ago when a junior prodigy expected to make massive strides in men’s tennis made his debut at Melbourne Park with a four set win over Robby Ginepri, who is now coaching Michelsen, Alex de Minaur’s next opponent at Melbourne Park.
Gael Monfils arrived on the back of a stellar year at junior level in grand slams, with the Frenchman winning the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon before Andy Murray snared the US Open boys’ singles.
It was the best year in junior singles since Swedish great Stefan Edberg completed the boys’ grand slam in 1983.
The buzz around Monfils was massive and the athleticism he displayed on his first visit to Melbourne Park demonstrated he was a supreme talent.
It seemed the future of tennis had arrived. And he remains a superb athlete, quipping on Saturday that he thinks “I’m the best athlete at 38 years old on the tour, yes. That for sure.”
But similarly to several other elite talents, Monfils had the misfortune of arriving in the era of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who has won all 20 outings against him.
But he has enjoyed a stellar career and, aside from semi-finals appearances at Roland Garros in 2008 and the US Open in 2016, he has peaked at No.6 and won 13 titles.
The most recent of those successes came last week in Auckland and at the age of 38, Monfils still has what it takes to rattle the best and pulled off a major upset on Saturday.
38 y/o Monfils dances into 4th round! | 01:02
Pitted against last year’s US Open finalist Taylor Fritz, the mercurial Monfils produced a masterclass, mixing pace and rhythm, touch and power to win 3-6 7 -5 7-6 (1) 6-4.
In a stellar day for the Monfils family, he returned to Margaret Court Arena to watch his wife Elina Svitolina upset Wimbledon and Roland Garros finalist Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-4 6-0.
Monfils, who celebrated his success with an on-court dance that has gone viral online, said he was delighted to be expressing “his joy” as one of the grand veterans of the tour.
But Monfils, who faces exciting American Ben Shelton next, also put into context what is important to him, with the prospect of pulling off a major miracle far from the top of his list of priorities.
“To be honest with you, (it) is not even a dream to win the tournament. My dream is to be old and with a lot of kids and healthy,” he said.
“My dream is to have an unbelievable family. Tennis is cool. Of course, you want to have a goal, dream, whatever. But my dream is out there (with my family).”
Day 7 Talking Points Analysis: Alex de Minaur’s Rivalry with Alex Michelsen, French Open Meltdown, Win vs Francisco Cerundolo, Fourth Round Match, Latest News
As we enter the second week of the French Open, one of the most intriguing storylines has been the budding rivalry between Alex de Minaur and Alex Michelsen. The two young stars have faced off multiple times in recent tournaments, with each match proving to be a fierce battle of skill and determination.
De Minaur, known for his speed and tenacity on the court, has been in top form throughout the tournament. However, his recent French Open meltdown against Michelsen in the third round was a shocking turn of events. After a heated exchange of words on the court, De Minaur lost his composure and ultimately lost the match in a dramatic fashion.
Despite this setback, De Minaur bounced back in impressive fashion in his fourth round match against Francisco Cerundolo. The Australian star showed his mental toughness and resilience as he fought back from a set down to secure a hard-fought victory.
Looking ahead, De Minaur is set to face off against Michelsen once again in the fourth round. With tensions running high between the two players, this match is sure to be a must-watch for tennis fans around the world.
In the latest news, De Minaur has been training hard and focusing on his mental game in preparation for the upcoming match. With a spot in the quarterfinals on the line, De Minaur will be looking to put the French Open meltdown behind him and continue his quest for Grand Slam glory.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting rivalry and all the latest news from the French Open.
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Over the past few weeks, we have had several top recruits visit our campus and I am excited to share the latest intel on their visits.
John Smith: John is a 5-star quarterback from California who has been on our radar for quite some time. During his visit, he met with our coaching staff and toured our facilities. He expressed a lot of interest in our program and we are hopeful that he will choose to commit to us.
Emily Johnson: Emily is a highly sought-after point guard from Texas. She spent the weekend on campus attending a practice and meeting with our academic advisors. She seemed impressed with our team’s chemistry and the opportunities for academic support, so we are optimistic about our chances of landing her.
Michael Brown: Michael is a 4-star defensive end from Florida who has received offers from numerous schools across the country. During his visit, he had the chance to meet with current players and learn more about our program’s defensive strategies. He left with a positive impression and we are hopeful that he will consider committing to us.
Overall, we are thrilled with the feedback we have received from these recruits and are looking forward to seeing how their decisions unfold in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates on our recruiting efforts!
After telling reporters earlier this week that he doesn’t want the Warriors to make a “desperate” trade that compromises the team’s long-term future for short-term gain, Stephen Curry clarified on Wednesday that his comments don’t mean he’s content playing on a .500 team that’s not trying to improve.
“Anyone who thinks I’m OK being on an average basketball team is insane,” Curry said, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “Take whatever I said, I still stand on it. But that doesn’t mean we’re not in a situation where we are trying to get better, make appropriate moves that help you do that. (General manager) Mike (Dunleavy Jr.) knows that. We’ve talked about it. That’s the expectation from me. It doesn’t mean you’re reckless.”
While the Warriors want to give Curry and Draymond Green a chance to compete for another title, they won’t mortgage their future to make it happen, Scotto writes, adding that the front office still remains reluctant to part with forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Here’s more from Scotto:
Following up on the trade market for centers, Scotto says some NBA executives believe the Bulls could land a first-round pick in a deal for Vucevic, who is having a strong season in Chicago. The Wizards and Trail Blazers are expected to command second-rounders for Valanciunas and Williams, respectively, while Collins’ value is hard to pin down, Scotto notes, given the $26.6MM player option the Jazz big man holds for 2025/26.
Rival executives who spoke to Scotto are monitoring Bucks wing Pat Connaughton as a trade candidate, since Milwaukee could duck below the second tax apron and create more roster flexibility by moving off of his $9.4MM salary. Connaughton is having a down year and holds a $9.4MM player option for ’25/26, so the Bucks would have to attach draft picks and/or cash to move off of him. While the Bucks can’t trade cash as long as they remain above the second apron, they could do so in a trade that moves them below that threshold.
After trading for Nick Richards, the Suns are expected to continue gauging Jusuf Nurkic‘s trade market and trying to figure out a Butler deal as they seek out win-now upgrades, Scotto writes. Scotto points out that role players Royce O’Neale and Grayson Allen would both have positive value as trade chips, but there has been no indication that Phoenix would have interest in moving either player.
In Scotto’s Latest: Warriors, Vucevic, Centers, Connaughton, Suns
In this latest update from NBA insider Michael Scotto, there are several intriguing storylines to dive into.
First up, Scotto shares insight on the Golden State Warriors and their potential pursuit of a big man like Nikola Vucevic. With James Wiseman out for the season due to injury, the Warriors could be looking to bolster their frontcourt with a player of Vucevic’s caliber.
Scotto also touches on the evolving role of centers in the modern NBA, noting how the traditional big man is becoming less common as teams prioritize versatility and shooting from their frontcourt players.
On a different note, Scotto discusses the impact of Pat Connaughton’s recent play for the Milwaukee Bucks, as he continues to step up in the absence of key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Finally, Scotto weighs in on the Phoenix Suns and their impressive run this season, as they look to maintain their spot as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights from Michael Scotto as the NBA season continues to unfold.
Just a week after clearing concussion protocol, Jalen Hurts is giving Eagles fans a scare again.
On Sunday in the divisional round, the Philadelphia quarterback came up hobbling after a third-quarter sack. He was bent backward by Desjuan Johnson and Jaylen McCollough, who have wreaked havoc on the Eagles‘ offense.
The quarterback promptly went to the medical tent after the drive.
Here’s the latest on Hurts.
Jalen Hurts injury update
Hurts returned to the game on the Eagles’ next drive, wearing a knee brace.
Hurts entered the medical tent after an awkward fall in the third quarter. He has taken a beating from the Rams defense all afternoon.
Who is the Eagles backup QB?
The Eagles backup quarterback is Kenny Pickett. Tanner McKee is the emergency quarterback on Sunday afternoon. He can only enter the game if both Hurts and Pickett leave and do not return.
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to face off against the Los Angeles Rams this weekend, and all eyes are on the quarterback situation.
After starting quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered an ankle injury in last week’s game, there has been speculation about whether he will be able to play against the Rams. Head coach Nick Sirianni has been tight-lipped about Hurts’ status, only saying that he is day-to-day.
In the event that Hurts is unable to play, backup quarterback Gardner Minshew will likely step in as the starter. Minshew had a solid performance in relief of Hurts last week, throwing for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
Regardless of who is under center for the Eagles, they will face a tough test against the Rams’ defense, which ranks among the best in the league. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the Eagles’ playoff hopes, so all eyes will be on the quarterback situation leading up to kickoff. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Eagles’ QB situation as game day approaches.
While the celebrity family was not affected by the dangerous fires, they decided to assist their friends who had been forced to evacuate or had lost their homes in the tragedy.
Angelina Jolie was seen grocery shopping with her children, Vivienne and Knox Jolie-Pitt
The proud mom was seen wearing a casual yet stylish look. It consisted of a camel coat and black suede ballet flats. She wore a black dress underneath and completed the ensemble with a matching black bag and dark sunglasses.
Meanwhile, Vivienne wore jeans and a gray hoodie, and Knox wore green cargo pants, a gray T-shirt, and white Nike sneakers. The trio was photographed leaving the grocery store and heading home with some essentials.
Angelina Jolie with her children, Vivienne and Knox Jolie-Pitt.
“Right now I’m taking care of people close to me and having them at my house,” she told the Daily Mail last Thursday after leaving the store with her two kids. “Angie is heartbroken for those who have lost their homes or are impacted by the fires,” a source told People.
“She’s doing everything she can to help, even opening her home to friends who were forced to evacuate,” the insider shared. The actress went on to explain that she intends to make donations but is now helping her friends manage the situation.
The trio kept it casual while picking up essentials during their outing.
Last month the Hollywood star finalized her divorce from her former romantic partner Brad Pitt after eight years. “She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family,” Jolie’s lawyer, James Simon, said in a statement to Page Six.
The glitz and glam of Los Angeles never fails to disappoint, especially when it comes to our favorite celebrities. From red carpet premieres to exclusive parties, the stars always know how to turn heads and make a statement.
Their latest outing in Los Angeles was no exception. With cameras flashing and fans clamoring for a glimpse, the A-listers stepped out in style, showcasing the latest trends and setting new fashion standards.
From designer gowns to tailored suits, the celebrities brought their A-game to the event, proving once again why they are the ultimate trendsetters. And with their effortless charm and charisma, it’s no wonder they always steal the spotlight wherever they go.
As the night went on, the stars mingled and partied, enjoying the best that Los Angeles has to offer. And as they made their way home, their fans couldn’t help but wonder what their next big outing in the city of angels would bring.
One thing’s for sure, when it comes to making a statement in Los Angeles, these celebrities know how to do it best. Stay tuned for more updates on their glamorous adventures in the city of dreams.
