“Bol Bol can do everything Wemby can do and even a little better: dribble behind the back, shoot the three, nice handle, the floater game. He’s just lazy.” Shaq comparing Bol Bol to Victor Wembanyama 🧐 (via @bigpodwithshaq )
Source: Twitter
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Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
NBA Twitter reacts to Chet vs. Wemby in Thunder’s 140-114 win over Spurs (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 2:06 AM
NBA Twitter reacts to Chet vs. Wemby in Thunder’s 140-114 win over Spurs (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 2:06 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama shows Chet Holmgren who is the Rookie of the Year 👀
pic.twitter.com/XvmDkntPMB – 1:57 AM
Victor Wembanyama shows Chet Holmgren who is the Rookie of the Year 👀
pic.twitter.com/XvmDkntPMB – 1:57 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
With his 24 points tonight, Wemby sets a new streak for himself of 6 games in a row with 20 or more points.
His points in the last 12 games:
30, 21, 20, 27, 24, 16 (triple double), 26, 26, 27, 24, 33, 24
All 12 games while on mins restriction – 12:36 AM
With his 24 points tonight, Wemby sets a new streak for himself of 6 games in a row with 20 or more points.
His points in the last 12 games:
30, 21, 20, 27, 24, 16 (triple double), 26, 26, 27, 24, 33, 24
All 12 games while on mins restriction – 12:36 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs tallied a new season high 11 blocks in the loss tonight to OKC.
Wemby 4 blocks
Collins 2 blocks
Vassel/Wesley/Keldon/Braham/Cedi 1 block each – 12:27 AM
The Spurs tallied a new season high 11 blocks in the loss tonight to OKC.
Wemby 4 blocks
Collins 2 blocks
Vassel/Wesley/Keldon/Braham/Cedi 1 block each – 12:27 AM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Asked Wemby about when he checked in to end the first half, he said when he came out he was told he’d go back in in two minutes.
He says he doesn’t think about the individual matchups as much, primary goal is always to win. – 12:09 AM
Asked Wemby about when he checked in to end the first half, he said when he came out he was told he’d go back in in two minutes.
He says he doesn’t think about the individual matchups as much, primary goal is always to win. – 12:09 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
This was *only* the first six minutes of the 4th quarter of Chet vs. Wemby tonight. pic.twitter.com/ciErBeoxVH – 12:02 AM
This was *only* the first six minutes of the 4th quarter of Chet vs. Wemby tonight. pic.twitter.com/ciErBeoxVH – 12:02 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Thunder 140, Spurs 114
SGA – 32 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
Chet – 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks
JDub – 13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
Wiggins – 22 points
Wemby – 24 points, 12 rebounds,4 blocks
Vassell – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
OKC is 31-13 – 12:00 AM
FINAL: Thunder 140, Spurs 114
SGA – 32 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
Chet – 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks
JDub – 13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
Wiggins – 22 points
Wemby – 24 points, 12 rebounds,4 blocks
Vassell – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
OKC is 31-13 – 12:00 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Wemby-Chet part 2 had a little more juice than the first.
Final lines for both:
Wembanyama: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks in 28 mins on 9/18 FG, 0/3 3P, 6/8 FT
Holmgren: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks in 30 mins on 7/13 FG, 2/4 3P, 1/3 FT – 11:52 PM
Wemby-Chet part 2 had a little more juice than the first.
Final lines for both:
Wembanyama: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks in 28 mins on 9/18 FG, 0/3 3P, 6/8 FT
Holmgren: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks in 30 mins on 7/13 FG, 2/4 3P, 1/3 FT – 11:52 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Everybody talking about Chet vs. Wemby
Me seeing Wiggins go off pic.twitter.com/mpepq5x562 – 11:51 PM
Everybody talking about Chet vs. Wemby
Me seeing Wiggins go off pic.twitter.com/mpepq5x562 – 11:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Rookie battle tonight:
Wemby — Chet —
24 PTS 17 PTS
12 REB 9 REB
4 BLK 3 BLK
The Thunder won by double-digits. pic.twitter.com/1Tp6lK8FES – 11:49 PM
Rookie battle tonight:
Wemby — Chet —
24 PTS 17 PTS
12 REB 9 REB
4 BLK 3 BLK
The Thunder won by double-digits. pic.twitter.com/1Tp6lK8FES – 11:49 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet vs Wemby officially broke out in the 4th quarter.
Wemby put his shoulder into Chet on a dunk.
Chet threw his shoulder into Wemby on the other end.
Chet had 9 points and Wemby had 6 in 4 minutes.
OKC is up 30 but this is the most fun this game has been all night. – 11:46 PM
Chet vs Wemby officially broke out in the 4th quarter.
Wemby put his shoulder into Chet on a dunk.
Chet threw his shoulder into Wemby on the other end.
Chet had 9 points and Wemby had 6 in 4 minutes.
OKC is up 30 but this is the most fun this game has been all night. – 11:46 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby and Chet update:
Wemby in 28 mins: 24 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk
Chet in 30 mins: 17 pts, 9 reb, 3 blk
They’ve been matched up on both ends in the second half – 11:46 PM
Wemby and Chet update:
Wemby in 28 mins: 24 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk
Chet in 30 mins: 17 pts, 9 reb, 3 blk
They’ve been matched up on both ends in the second half – 11:46 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Wemby almost just posterized Chet my goodness pic.twitter.com/QkALfMOfVH – 11:45 PM
Wemby almost just posterized Chet my goodness pic.twitter.com/QkALfMOfVH – 11:45 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
It feels like Chet is hunting mismatches and Wemby is hunting Chet – 11:45 PM
It feels like Chet is hunting mismatches and Wemby is hunting Chet – 11:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
The Thunder are up by 28 with 6 minutes to go. Can we just spent the rest of the game letting Chet and Wemby go full-court one-on-one? – 11:45 PM
The Thunder are up by 28 with 6 minutes to go. Can we just spent the rest of the game letting Chet and Wemby go full-court one-on-one? – 11:45 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
I kinda like how Wemby and Chet clearly don’t like each other – 11:44 PM
I kinda like how Wemby and Chet clearly don’t like each other – 11:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
20 points for Wemby
He’s scored 20 or more points in 11 of his last 12 games played.
The lone game when he didn’t score 20 was his triple double game – 11:39 PM
20 points for Wemby
He’s scored 20 or more points in 11 of his last 12 games played.
The lone game when he didn’t score 20 was his triple double game – 11:39 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Things are getting feisty between Chet and Wemby. Vic muscles his way through him for a dunk and on the next possession Chet gets called for a foul on a hard screen – 11:39 PM
Things are getting feisty between Chet and Wemby. Vic muscles his way through him for a dunk and on the next possession Chet gets called for a foul on a hard screen – 11:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Wemby sees Chet and really puts his whole helmet in his chest 😆 – 11:39 PM
Wemby sees Chet and really puts his whole helmet in his chest 😆 – 11:39 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Thunder by 24. OKC wins the 3Q by 13 points.
Wemby 18 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk
Vassell 15 pts
SGA 32 pts
Jalen W 13 pts
Giddey 10 pts
2s: Thunder +2
3s: Thunder +27 (that’s the big difference)
FTs: Spurs +5 – 11:35 PM
3Q: Thunder by 24. OKC wins the 3Q by 13 points.
Wemby 18 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk
Vassell 15 pts
SGA 32 pts
Jalen W 13 pts
Giddey 10 pts
2s: Thunder +2
3s: Thunder +27 (that’s the big difference)
FTs: Spurs +5 – 11:35 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 100, Spurs 76
SGA – 32 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
JDub – 13 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds
Chet – 8 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks
Wemby – 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks
Vassell – 15 points, 5 assists – 11:34 PM
End of 3Q: Thunder 100, Spurs 76
SGA – 32 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
JDub – 13 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds
Chet – 8 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks
Wemby – 18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks
Vassell – 15 points, 5 assists – 11:34 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Spurs’ Super Bowl includes Wemby blocking a dead ball after Chet was fouled while being down by double digits – 11:24 PM
Spurs’ Super Bowl includes Wemby blocking a dead ball after Chet was fouled while being down by double digits – 11:24 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby in 23 mins so far (3 quarters): 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 1 steal – 11:23 PM
Wemby in 23 mins so far (3 quarters): 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks, 1 steal – 11:23 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
A Sochan foul negated what would have been another monster Wemby block on Chet. – 11:21 PM
A Sochan foul negated what would have been another monster Wemby block on Chet. – 11:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Deleted the 5 blocks tweet. Box score now says Blake Wesley had 1 of the blocks.
So 4 blocks for Wemby in 20 minutes so far – 11:16 PM
Deleted the 5 blocks tweet. Box score now says Blake Wesley had 1 of the blocks.
So 4 blocks for Wemby in 20 minutes so far – 11:16 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Sheesh, Josh Giddey had his shot just demolished by Victor Wembanyama. That, and trying a floater over Wemby have been the only two flaws on an otherwise good attacking game from Giddey – 11:14 PM
Sheesh, Josh Giddey had his shot just demolished by Victor Wembanyama. That, and trying a floater over Wemby have been the only two flaws on an otherwise good attacking game from Giddey – 11:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort draws an illegal screen on Victor Wembanyama, something he is so good at is his relentless attack to his assignment, does a great job of using the outside hip of the screensetter in these scenarios typically. – 11:08 PM
Lu Dort draws an illegal screen on Victor Wembanyama, something he is so good at is his relentless attack to his assignment, does a great job of using the outside hip of the screensetter in these scenarios typically. – 11:08 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby: “Oh Chet’s back in, let me get to the scorer’s table”
17 seconds later:
pic.twitter.com/GCnJKBPaEM – 10:52 PM
Wemby: “Oh Chet’s back in, let me get to the scorer’s table”
17 seconds later:
pic.twitter.com/GCnJKBPaEM – 10:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet at the half
7 PTS
3-5 FG
1-1 3PT
4 REB
3 AST
3 BLK
Wemby at the half
13 PTS
5-9 FG
0-2 3PT
4 REB
1 AST
1 STL
3 BLK
The two Rookie of the Year leaders have both played really well so far. – 10:51 PM
Chet at the half
7 PTS
3-5 FG
1-1 3PT
4 REB
3 AST
3 BLK
Wemby at the half
13 PTS
5-9 FG
0-2 3PT
4 REB
1 AST
1 STL
3 BLK
The two Rookie of the Year leaders have both played really well so far. – 10:51 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby one-handed SLAM 💪
Wembanyama has 13 points and 3 blocks at halftime.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/6JPChKFpGm – 10:48 PM
Wemby one-handed SLAM 💪
Wembanyama has 13 points and 3 blocks at halftime.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/6JPChKFpGm – 10:48 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Thunder by 11 after leading by 19. OKC wins 2Q by 4.
Wemby 13 pts, 3 blk
SGA 16 pts
Chet 7 pts, 3 blk
2s: Spurs +6
3s: Thunder +24
FTs: Spurs +7 – 10:47 PM
Half: Thunder by 11 after leading by 19. OKC wins 2Q by 4.
Wemby 13 pts, 3 blk
SGA 16 pts
Chet 7 pts, 3 blk
2s: Spurs +6
3s: Thunder +24
FTs: Spurs +7 – 10:47 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 63, Spurs 52
SGA – 16 points, 6 assists
Chet – 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 assists
JDub – 7 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Wemby – 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
Vassell – 8 points, 5 assists
Collins – 6 points, 3 rebounds – 10:47 PM
HALF: Thunder 63, Spurs 52
SGA – 16 points, 6 assists
Chet – 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 assists
JDub – 7 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Wemby – 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
Vassell – 8 points, 5 assists
Collins – 6 points, 3 rebounds – 10:47 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
With that block on Sochan, Chet and Wemby both have 3 blocks each in this first half – 10:44 PM
With that block on Sochan, Chet and Wemby both have 3 blocks each in this first half – 10:44 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Chet came onto the floor and Wemby popped off the bench and went to the scorers table.
Wemby immediately dunks on Chet. – 10:41 PM
Chet came onto the floor and Wemby popped off the bench and went to the scorers table.
Wemby immediately dunks on Chet. – 10:41 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
11 point first half for Wemby with 3 blocks
8 paint points
3 points from the FT line
Spurs have cut the Thunder 19 point lead down to 10 – 10:34 PM
11 point first half for Wemby with 3 blocks
8 paint points
3 points from the FT line
Spurs have cut the Thunder 19 point lead down to 10 – 10:34 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Chet thought he had an easy bucket
Wemby said no
pic.twitter.com/VeFmD7KRjW – 10:31 PM
Chet thought he had an easy bucket
Wemby said no
pic.twitter.com/VeFmD7KRjW – 10:31 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
The Spurs went down 19 and then Wemby hit the turbo.
An assist, a statement block on Chet, and an I’m bigger layup. – 10:29 PM
The Spurs went down 19 and then Wemby hit the turbo.
An assist, a statement block on Chet, and an I’m bigger layup. – 10:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby with 3 blocks in the first half, his first on Chet.
1 vs Jalen W
1 vs SGA
1 vs Chet – 10:27 PM
Wemby with 3 blocks in the first half, his first on Chet.
1 vs Jalen W
1 vs SGA
1 vs Chet – 10:27 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
OKC sent a double-team at Wemby instead of letting Chet guard him one-on-one. Wemby hit Osman for the and-1. – 10:25 PM
OKC sent a double-team at Wemby instead of letting Chet guard him one-on-one. Wemby hit Osman for the and-1. – 10:25 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Lmaoooo Mark Daigneault was asked about Chet’s 1Q and how it compared to Wemby’s and replied with, “It’s Thunder vs. Spurs tonight.” – 10:25 PM
Lmaoooo Mark Daigneault was asked about Chet’s 1Q and how it compared to Wemby’s and replied with, “It’s Thunder vs. Spurs tonight.” – 10:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
ESPN’s Andraya Carter trying to ask Mark Daigneault about Chet vs Wemby during the quarter break:
“It’s Thunder vs Spurs tonight.”
Every OKC fan and media member knew that answer was coming. – 10:21 PM
ESPN’s Andraya Carter trying to ask Mark Daigneault about Chet vs Wemby during the quarter break:
“It’s Thunder vs Spurs tonight.”
Every OKC fan and media member knew that answer was coming. – 10:21 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
ESPN’s Andraya Carter trying to ask Mark Daigneault about Chet vs Wemby during the quarter break:
“It’s Thunder vs Spurs tonight.”
Every single OKC media member knew that answer was coming. – 10:19 PM
ESPN’s Andraya Carter trying to ask Mark Daigneault about Chet vs Wemby during the quarter break:
“It’s Thunder vs Spurs tonight.”
Every single OKC media member knew that answer was coming. – 10:19 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Thunder by 7.
Wemby 7 pts, 2 blk
Vassell 6 pts
Wesley/Keldon 5 pts each
SGA 10 pts
Chet 7 pts, 1 blk
Jaylin W 6 pts
Jalen W 5 pts
2s: Spurs +6
3s: Thunder +18
FTs: Spurs +5 – 10:15 PM
1Q: Thunder by 7.
Wemby 7 pts, 2 blk
Vassell 6 pts
Wesley/Keldon 5 pts each
SGA 10 pts
Chet 7 pts, 1 blk
Jaylin W 6 pts
Jalen W 5 pts
2s: Spurs +6
3s: Thunder +18
FTs: Spurs +5 – 10:15 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 35, Spurs 28
SGA – 10 points, 4 assists
Chet – 7 points
JDub – 5 points, 2 assists
Wemby – 7 points, 2 blocks
Vassell – 6 points, 3 rebounds
Wesley – 5 points, 2 assists – 10:15 PM
End of 1Q: Thunder 35, Spurs 28
SGA – 10 points, 4 assists
Chet – 7 points
JDub – 5 points, 2 assists
Wemby – 7 points, 2 blocks
Vassell – 6 points, 3 rebounds
Wesley – 5 points, 2 assists – 10:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Come for Chet vs Wemby… stay for JWill.
Jaylin Williams has 2 3s in 2 minutes. – 10:08 PM
Come for Chet vs Wemby… stay for JWill.
Jaylin Williams has 2 3s in 2 minutes. – 10:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby and Chet each have 7 points in the 1Q so far
Wemby’s 7 points:
Paint: 4 points
FT line: 3 points
Chet’s 7 points
Paint: 4 points
3PT: 3 points – 10:03 PM
Wemby and Chet each have 7 points in the 1Q so far
Wemby’s 7 points:
Paint: 4 points
FT line: 3 points
Chet’s 7 points
Paint: 4 points
3PT: 3 points – 10:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has already picked up 2 blocks early in the 1Q
1 on Jalen W
1 on SGA – 9:53 PM
Wemby has already picked up 2 blocks early in the 1Q
1 on Jalen W
1 on SGA – 9:53 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Wemby is way longer than you’d expect for a 7-4 guy. If that’s possible. He plays 7-10 😂😂. – 9:53 PM
Wemby is way longer than you’d expect for a 7-4 guy. If that’s possible. He plays 7-10 😂😂. – 9:53 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have Wemby guarding Chet.
The Thunder want Chet guarding Sochan so he can back off Sochan from three and guard the paint.
Wemby and Chet have been matched up though on P&Rs a few times – 9:51 PM
The Spurs have Wemby guarding Chet.
The Thunder want Chet guarding Sochan so he can back off Sochan from three and guard the paint.
Wemby and Chet have been matched up though on P&Rs a few times – 9:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Thunder @ Spurs:
Wesley vs SGA
Vassell vs Giddey
Champagnie vs Dort
Sochan vs Jalen W
Wemby vs Chet
Thunder favored by 9 – 9:33 PM
Starters for Thunder @ Spurs:
Wesley vs SGA
Vassell vs Giddey
Champagnie vs Dort
Sochan vs Jalen W
Wemby vs Chet
Thunder favored by 9 – 9:33 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Spurs
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Wemby vs Chet Part II.
ESPN. – 9:14 PM
Thunder starters vs Spurs
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Wemby vs Chet Part II.
ESPN. – 9:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel gives 2 keys to handling Luka Doncic better than Christmas when he went 50 and 15 dimes.
1. Better execution of coverages.
2. Transition defense.
Also discussed Eric Gordon (wrist) Bol Bol (foot) injuries and Adrian Griffin losing job in Milwaukee w/30-13 mark #Suns pic.twitter.com/FtKEH5t3QP – 8:43 PM
Frank Vogel gives 2 keys to handling Luka Doncic better than Christmas when he went 50 and 15 dimes.
1. Better execution of coverages.
2. Transition defense.
Also discussed Eric Gordon (wrist) Bol Bol (foot) injuries and Adrian Griffin losing job in Milwaukee w/30-13 mark #Suns pic.twitter.com/FtKEH5t3QP – 8:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns at #Mavs starters:
PHX Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic
DAL Luka Doncic, Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr, Grant Williams, Dereck Lively II
OUT Kyrie Irving (thumb) Dwight Powell (eye) Damion Lee (knee) Bol Bol (ankle) Eric Gordon (wrist) – 8:25 PM
#Suns at #Mavs starters:
PHX Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic
DAL Luka Doncic, Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr, Grant Williams, Dereck Lively II
OUT Kyrie Irving (thumb) Dwight Powell (eye) Damion Lee (knee) Bol Bol (ankle) Eric Gordon (wrist) – 8:25 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked if Wemby’s minutes restriction has been lifted, Pop said it’s been raised to 30.
He said there’s a “possibility” Wemby could play both ends of the back to back Friday and Saturday. – 7:48 PM
Asked if Wemby’s minutes restriction has been lifted, Pop said it’s been raised to 30.
He said there’s a “possibility” Wemby could play both ends of the back to back Friday and Saturday. – 7:48 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Some stray Victor Wembanyama thoughts (with videos) from Wemby’s visit to Philadelphia. Plus other stuff. theathletic.com/5220391/2024/0… – 7:02 PM
Some stray Victor Wembanyama thoughts (with videos) from Wemby’s visit to Philadelphia. Plus other stuff. theathletic.com/5220391/2024/0… – 7:02 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: At 8-35 entering play Wednesday, the Spurs are far from contending. But this season, for them, is about Victor Wembanyama’s introduction to the NBA. And since San Antonio moved him to center, he’s become a major defensive disruptor. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/42f08AC – 6:00 PM
PMers: At 8-35 entering play Wednesday, the Spurs are far from contending. But this season, for them, is about Victor Wembanyama’s introduction to the NBA. And since San Antonio moved him to center, he’s become a major defensive disruptor. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/42f08AC – 6:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bol Bol (foot) feels ‘a lot better,’ hopes to return before Phoenix Suns end 7-game road trip (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:56 PM
Bol Bol (foot) feels ‘a lot better,’ hopes to return before Phoenix Suns end 7-game road trip (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:56 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I’m looking at Adebayo, Antetokounmpo, & Wembanyama each to record over 10.5 rebounds tonight for my Big Man Rebound Parlay on @ESPNBET 👀👀👀 Carry on… pic.twitter.com/NDnU0sA197 – 3:45 PM
I’m looking at Adebayo, Antetokounmpo, & Wembanyama each to record over 10.5 rebounds tonight for my Big Man Rebound Parlay on @ESPNBET 👀👀👀 Carry on… pic.twitter.com/NDnU0sA197 – 3:45 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
For French basketball, Victor Wembanyama is the face of a revolution: ‘He’s going to change everything’
by: @outsidethenba cbssports.com/nba/news/frenc… – 3:31 PM
For French basketball, Victor Wembanyama is the face of a revolution: ‘He’s going to change everything’
by: @outsidethenba cbssports.com/nba/news/frenc… – 3:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns optional morning shootaround.
Eric Gordon, Bol Bol, Jordan Goodwin, Udoka Azubuike, Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe, Keita Bates-Diop, Nassir Little, Drew Eubanks, Saben Lee and Theo Maledon.
Talked to Bol, Gordon about injuries. Story incoming.
#Suns at #Mavs tonite pic.twitter.com/jOiItsgWx0 – 1:10 PM
Phoenix Suns optional morning shootaround.
Eric Gordon, Bol Bol, Jordan Goodwin, Udoka Azubuike, Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe, Keita Bates-Diop, Nassir Little, Drew Eubanks, Saben Lee and Theo Maledon.
Talked to Bol, Gordon about injuries. Story incoming.
#Suns at #Mavs tonite pic.twitter.com/jOiItsgWx0 – 1:10 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
At 8-35 entering play Wednesday, the Spurs are far from contending. But this season, for them, is about Victor Wembanyama’s introduction to the NBA. And since San Antonio moved him to center, he’s become a major disruptor on defense. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/42f08AC – 1:00 PM
At 8-35 entering play Wednesday, the Spurs are far from contending. But this season, for them, is about Victor Wembanyama’s introduction to the NBA. And since San Antonio moved him to center, he’s become a major disruptor on defense. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/42f08AC – 1:00 PM
LJ Ellis @spurstalkdotcom
Victor Wembanyama played well for the San Antonio Spurs but Joel Embiid stole the show in the win for the Philadelphia 76ers. Here are the grades: spurstalk.com/2024-spurs-76e… – 12:02 PM
Victor Wembanyama played well for the San Antonio Spurs but Joel Embiid stole the show in the win for the Philadelphia 76ers. Here are the grades: spurstalk.com/2024-spurs-76e… – 12:02 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Chet. Wemby. Rivals Week 👀
🍿 9:30 ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/Z54qI9MMT8 – 12:00 PM
Chet. Wemby. Rivals Week 👀
🍿 9:30 ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/Z54qI9MMT8 – 12:00 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Victor Wembanyama, the 2024 Olympics and the ‘huge boom’ that could be coming
cbssports.com/nba/news/frenc… – 10:02 AM
Victor Wembanyama, the 2024 Olympics and the ‘huge boom’ that could be coming
cbssports.com/nba/news/frenc… – 10:02 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The Spurs are far from contending. This season is, of course, about Victor Wembanyama’s introduction to the NBA. And since San Antonio moved the rookie to center, he’s become a major disruptor on defense, making the Spurs more competitive. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/42f08AC – 10:00 AM
The Spurs are far from contending. This season is, of course, about Victor Wembanyama’s introduction to the NBA. And since San Antonio moved the rookie to center, he’s become a major disruptor on defense, making the Spurs more competitive. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/42f08AC – 10:00 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
New Rookie Rankings are up!
Deep dives on:
-Wemby’s move to center
-Jaquez: the best version of an NBA vulture
-Podz’ emergence for GSW
-The Cam Whitmore Experience
-The history of teenage guards and Scoot
theathletic.com/5205549/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/UfcswBQE2f – 9:20 AM
New Rookie Rankings are up!
Deep dives on:
-Wemby’s move to center
-Jaquez: the best version of an NBA vulture
-Podz’ emergence for GSW
-The Cam Whitmore Experience
-The history of teenage guards and Scoot
theathletic.com/5205549/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/UfcswBQE2f – 9:20 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
League source confirms ESPN’s report that the Blazers are filing a protest of tonight’s result.
The last time a team successfully protested a game result was in 2008, when the Heat were granted a protest because Shaquille O’Neal was fouled out of a game against the Hawks when he… – 12:26 AM
League source confirms ESPN’s report that the Blazers are filing a protest of tonight’s result.
The last time a team successfully protested a game result was in 2008, when the Heat were granted a protest because Shaquille O’Neal was fouled out of a game against the Hawks when he… – 12:26 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness) is questionable again for tomorrow against the Mavs. Bol Bol (right foot sprain) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) are still out – 6:10 PM
Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness) is questionable again for tomorrow against the Mavs. Bol Bol (right foot sprain) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) are still out – 6:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen (knee) available; Eric Gordon (wrist), Bol Bol (foot) out for Suns-Bulls matchup #Suns #Bulls azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:45 PM
Grayson Allen (knee) available; Eric Gordon (wrist), Bol Bol (foot) out for Suns-Bulls matchup #Suns #Bulls azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen (knee), Eric Gordon (wrist) questionable, Bol Bol (foot) out for Suns-Bulls matchup #Suns #Bulls azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:20 PM
Grayson Allen (knee), Eric Gordon (wrist) questionable, Bol Bol (foot) out for Suns-Bulls matchup #Suns #Bulls azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:20 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Suns update for Bulls . NBA Injury Report: Grayson Allen (Left Knee Soreness) is Questionable
Eric Gordon (Right Wrist Soreness) is Questionable
Bol Bol (Right Foot Sprain) is Out. Zach LaVine, Torrey Craig Out for Bulls. 7:45 pre @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network. – 3:22 PM
Suns update for Bulls . NBA Injury Report: Grayson Allen (Left Knee Soreness) is Questionable
Eric Gordon (Right Wrist Soreness) is Questionable
Bol Bol (Right Foot Sprain) is Out. Zach LaVine, Torrey Craig Out for Bulls. 7:45 pre @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network. – 3:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are listing Grayson Allen (left knee soreness) and Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness) as questionable for tonight’s game against the Bulls. Bol Bol (right foot sprain) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remain out – 3:20 PM
Suns are listing Grayson Allen (left knee soreness) and Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness) as questionable for tonight’s game against the Bulls. Bol Bol (right foot sprain) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remain out – 3:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns injury report vs. #Bulls:
QUESTIONABLE: Grayson Allen (left knee soreness) and Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness).
OUT: Bol Bol (foot) and Damion Lee (knee). – 3:17 PM
#Suns injury report vs. #Bulls:
QUESTIONABLE: Grayson Allen (left knee soreness) and Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness).
OUT: Bol Bol (foot) and Damion Lee (knee). – 3:17 PM
More on this storyline
Tom Orsborn: Thunder coach Mark Daigneault dismantling the Wemby vs. Holmgren narrative: “It’s a team sport, not tennis…” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / January 24, 2024
Andrew Lopez: Victor Wembanyama’s minutes restriction has been moved up to 30 minutes, Pop says. Pop said he “wasn’t sure” if total back-to-back restriction was lifted but did say there’s a possibility Wembanyama would be able to play in the back-to-back on Friday and Saturday this week. -via Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez / January 24, 2024
Wembanyama is ninth in the league in Dunks and Threes’ Estimated Defensive Plus-Minus, at plus-3.0. That’s 14 spots ahead of Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, Wembanyama’s chief rival for NBA Rookie of the Year. He is ninth in Dunks and Threes’ defensive rebound percentage (29.5). And Wembanyama leads the league in blocked shots per game (3.2). “Some of the stuff he does, I’ve told y’all from the beginning, you can’t wrap your head around it,” Spurs guard Devin Vassell said Monday. “You’ve never seen nothing like it. I keep saying, he makes the game easier for us, and we’ve got to make it easier for him. Defensively, we’ve got to make that impact. If we’re funneling people to the basket, we know he’s going to go and erase it. So we’ve got to make sure we’re cracking back to his man to make sure he doesn’t get the rebound, or whatever the case may be.” -via The Athletic / January 24, 2024
Duane Rankin: Bol Bol (right foot sprain) OUT at #Mavs. Will sit 6th straight game. Feeling “a lot” better, hopes to return in 7-game road trip. Not trying to rush back. Has been looked at. Calling it “mild” sprain “nothing serious.” More on-court work. Running, shooting this morning. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Cl3NKaPqFk -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 24, 2024
Duane Rankin: #Suns injury report at #Mavs: QUESTIONABLE: Eric Gordon (right wrist soreness). OUT: Bol Bol (right foot sprain) and Damion Lee (knee). -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 23, 2024
Duane Rankin: “I think we’re coming.” Frank Vogel on #Suns (23-18) at midway point of the season. Wants more 3s. Multiple efforts on defense. Update on Bol Bol (foot). Vogel said this still isn’t long-term injury as Bol will miss 4th straight game. pic.twitter.com/fQzbI3FXyT -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 21, 2024
