ATLANTA (April 25, 2022) - OTE (Overtime Elite) announced today the signing of Naasir Cunningham, the consensus #1 ranked player from the 2024 class. Cunningham is the first athlete to sign and join OTE for the second season. Cunningham will join OTE as a scholarship athlete and has not accepted a salary, preserving his NCAA basketball eligibility.
Cunningham is a &nbsp;6&rsquo;7&rdquo; forward from Gladstone, New Jersey. As a sophomore at Gill St. Bernards, Cunningham averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1 block per game. All major recruiting services rank Cunningham as the top recruit in the class of 2024.
&ldquo;To be elite, you have to want to compete against the best, and that is exactly why Naasir has chosen to join Overtime Elite,&rdquo; said Kevin Ollie, OTE Head Coach and Director of Player Development. &ldquo;Naas is that rare athlete that is not only blessed with talent, but also innate leadership qualities, and a relentless desire to get better. We can&rsquo;t wait to welcome him to Atlanta and to get to work&rdquo;.
Cunningham joins OTE&rsquo;s 19 returning players - a group of elite basketball talent seeking an alternative and accelerated path to a professional basketball career. He is the eighth five star recruit to join OTE, since the league launched in 2021.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Before I knew his name, rank, or background, Naasir was one of the first prospects I evaluated upon joining OTE,&rdquo; said Tim Fuller, VP Recruiting and Player Personnel. &ldquo;I saw his lightning speed in transition, ability to slash and score in tight spaces, and soft touch on his jump shot and knew he would be a great fit for Overtime Elite. His elite talent and his phenomenal support system in his father Erik and his mom Felicia will be great additions to our OTE family.&rdquo;
OTE finished its inaugural season in March, with Team Elite capturing the first OTE championship defeating Team OTE 52-45 in the decisive third game of the best-of-three series. Ausar Thompson was named Finals MVP after averaging nearly a double-double with 17 points, 9 rebounds. 4 assists and 2 blocks per game.
Every contracted OTE player is offered a six-figure salary, with a guaranteed minimum salary of at least $100,000 per year, plus bonuses and shares of equity in Overtime. In addition, players will participate in revenue from use of their name, image and likeness, including through sales of custom jerseys, trading cards, video games and NFTs. This year's players have the option to choose a scholarship or salary option.&nbsp;
About OTE
OTE (Overtime Elite) is a transformative new sports league that offers the world&rsquo;s most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes, while engaging and inspiring a new community of digitally native fans.
OTE (pronounced Oh-Tee-E) provides a comprehensive accelerator for elite players&rsquo; professional careers. The league offers a year-round development program combining world-class coaching, cutting-edge sports science and performance technologies, top-notch facilities, and a rigorous, highly personalized academic program that enhances each athlete&rsquo;s journey from proficiency to pro.

ATLANTA (April 25, 2022) - OTE (Overtime Elite) announced today the signing of Naasir Cunningham, the consensus #1 ranked player from the 2024 class. Cunningham is the first athlete to sign and join OTE for the second season. Cunningham will join OTE as a scholarship athlete and has not accepted a salary, preserving his NCAA basketball eligibility.
Cunningham is a &nbsp;6&rsquo;7&rdquo; forward from Gladstone, New Jersey. As a sophomore at Gill St. Bernards, Cunningham averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1 block per game. All major recruiting services rank Cunningham as the top recruit in the class of 2024.
&ldquo;To be elite, you have to want to compete against the best, and that is exactly why Naasir has chosen to join Overtime Elite,&rdquo; said Kevin Ollie, OTE Head Coach and Director of Player Development. &ldquo;Naas is that rare athlete that is not only blessed with talent, but also innate leadership qualities, and a relentless desire to get better. We can&rsquo;t wait to welcome him to Atlanta and to get to work&rdquo;.
Cunningham joins OTE&rsquo;s 19 returning players - a group of elite basketball talent seeking an alternative and accelerated path to a professional basketball career. He is the eighth five star recruit to join OTE, since the league launched in 2021.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Before I knew his name, rank, or background, Naasir was one of the first prospects I evaluated upon joining OTE,&rdquo; said Tim Fuller, VP Recruiting and Player Personnel. &ldquo;I saw his lightning speed in transition, ability to slash and score in tight spaces, and soft touch on his jump shot and knew he would be a great fit for Overtime Elite. His elite talent and his phenomenal support system in his father Erik and his mom Felicia will be great additions to our OTE family.&rdquo;
OTE finished its inaugural season in March, with Team Elite capturing the first OTE championship defeating Team OTE 52-45 in the decisive third game of the best-of-three series. Ausar Thompson was named Finals MVP after averaging nearly a double-double with 17 points, 9 rebounds. 4 assists and 2 blocks per game.
Every contracted OTE player is offered a six-figure salary, with a guaranteed minimum salary of at least $100,000 per year, plus bonuses and shares of equity in Overtime. In addition, players will participate in revenue from use of their name, image and likeness, including through sales of custom jerseys, trading cards, video games and NFTs. This year's players have the option to choose a scholarship or salary option.&nbsp;
About OTE
OTE (Overtime Elite) is a transformative new sports league that offers the world&rsquo;s most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes, while engaging and inspiring a new community of digitally native fans.
OTE (pronounced Oh-Tee-E) provides a comprehensive accelerator for elite players&rsquo; professional careers. The league offers a year-round development program combining world-class coaching, cutting-edge sports science and performance technologies, top-notch facilities, and a rigorous, highly personalized academic program that enhances each athlete&rsquo;s journey from proficiency to pro.

ATLANTA (April 25, 2022) - OTE (Overtime Elite) announced today the signing of Naasir Cunningham, the consensus #1 ranked player from the 2024 class. Cunningham is the first athlete to sign and join OTE for the second season. Cunningham will join OTE as a scholarship athlete and has not accepted a salary, preserving his NCAA basketball eligibility.
Cunningham is a &nbsp;6&rsquo;7&rdquo; forward from Gladstone, New Jersey. As a sophomore at Gill St. Bernards, Cunningham averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1 block per game. All major recruiting services rank Cunningham as the top recruit in the class of 2024.
&ldquo;To be elite, you have to want to compete against the best, and that is exactly why Naasir has chosen to join Overtime Elite,&rdquo; said Kevin Ollie, OTE Head Coach and Director of Player Development. &ldquo;Naas is that rare athlete that is not only blessed with talent, but also innate leadership qualities, and a relentless desire to get better. We can&rsquo;t wait to welcome him to Atlanta and to get to work&rdquo;.
Cunningham joins OTE&rsquo;s 19 returning players - a group of elite basketball talent seeking an alternative and accelerated path to a professional basketball career. He is the eighth five star recruit to join OTE, since the league launched in 2021.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Before I knew his name, rank, or background, Naasir was one of the first prospects I evaluated upon joining OTE,&rdquo; said Tim Fuller, VP Recruiting and Player Personnel. &ldquo;I saw his lightning speed in transition, ability to slash and score in tight spaces, and soft touch on his jump shot and knew he would be a great fit for Overtime Elite. His elite talent and his phenomenal support system in his father Erik and his mom Felicia will be great additions to our OTE family.&rdquo;
OTE finished its inaugural season in March, with Team Elite capturing the first OTE championship defeating Team OTE 52-45 in the decisive third game of the best-of-three series. Ausar Thompson was named Finals MVP after averaging nearly a double-double with 17 points, 9 rebounds. 4 assists and 2 blocks per game.
Every contracted OTE player is offered a six-figure salary, with a guaranteed minimum salary of at least $100,000 per year, plus bonuses and shares of equity in Overtime. In addition, players will participate in revenue from use of their name, image and likeness, including through sales of custom jerseys, trading cards, video games and NFTs. This year's players have the option to choose a scholarship or salary option.&nbsp;
About OTE
OTE (Overtime Elite) is a transformative new sports league that offers the world&rsquo;s most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes, while engaging and inspiring a new community of digitally native fans.
OTE (pronounced Oh-Tee-E) provides a comprehensive accelerator for elite players&rsquo; professional careers. The league offers a year-round development program combining world-class coaching, cutting-edge sports science and performance technologies, top-notch facilities, and a rigorous, highly personalized academic program that enhances each athlete&rsquo;s journey from proficiency to pro.

2024 No. 1 overall recruit Naasir Cunningham is the first signing of the second OTE season.

Overtime Elite signs 2024 top overall recruit Naasir Cunningham

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back in the middle of a series (that you're losing badly no less) who has been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back in the middle of a series (that you're losing badly no less) who has been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team. It's probably in their best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that.

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team. It's probably in their best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that.

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team into a series that you're losing pretty badly. It's probably in their best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that.

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team into a series that you're losing pretty badly. It's probably in their best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that. Nonetheless, it's the right move and it sounds like Brooklyn is gearing up for summer vacation

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team into a series that you're losing pretty badly. It's probably in their best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that. This isn't necessarily Brooklyn waving the white flag, but

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team into a series that they're losing pretty badly. It's probably in their best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that. This isn't necessarily Brooklyn waving the white flag, but

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team into a series that they're losing pretty badly. It's probably in the Nets' best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that. This isn't necessarily Brooklyn waving the white flag, but

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team into a series that they're losing pretty badly. It's probably in the Nets' best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that. This isn't necessarily Brooklyn waving the white flag, but more or less,

Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
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Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1518328649648414723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Is this truly a surprise? It's asking a lot out of a player to come back after having been out for an entire year that has little familiarity with the team into a series that they're losing pretty badly. It's probably in the Nets' best interest to not throw Simmons to the wolves like that. This isn't necessarily Brooklyn waving the white flag, but more or less, preparing aptly for what could be their last game of the season.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Ben Simmons has been listed as out for Game 4 vs. the Celtics.

Shams: Ben Simmons out vs. the Celtics in Game 4

There is fear that Philadelphia 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, but Embiid has vowed to continue playing through the injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

There is fear that Philadelphia 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, but Embiid has vowed to continue playing through the injury, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517610808699666434" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.

There is fear that Philadelphia 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, but Embiid has vowed to continue playing through the injury, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517610808699666434" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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There is fear that Philadelphia 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, but Embiid has vowed to continue playing through the injury, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517610808699666434" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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There is fear that Philadelphia 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his right thumb, but Embiid has vowed to continue playing through the injury, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Embiid will rely on his pain tolerance and 76ers&lsquo; medical staff.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517610808699666434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Shams Charania reports that the Sixers fear Joel Embiid tore a ligament in his right thumb, which he intends to play through.

Shams: 76ers fear Joel Embiid tore ligament in his right thumb

The Sacramento Kings have secured permission to interview several assistants for their head coaching job, including Golden State&rsquo;s Mike Brown, Brooklyn consultant Steve Clifford, Milwaukee&rsquo;s Darvin Ham and Charles Lee, and Boston&rsquo;s Will Hardy, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The Sacramento Kings have secured permission to interview several assistants for their head coaching job, including Golden State&rsquo;s Mike Brown, Brooklyn consultant Steve Clifford, Milwaukee&rsquo;s Darvin Ham and Charles Lee, and Boston&rsquo;s Will Hardy, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517591380167729152?s=20&amp;t=yCcdLziDtqP4LmQ6m1Brxg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.

The Sacramento Kings have secured permission to interview several assistants for their head coaching job, including Golden State&rsquo;s Mike Brown, Brooklyn consultant Steve Clifford, Milwaukee&rsquo;s Darvin Ham and Charles Lee, and Boston&rsquo;s Will Hardy, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517591380167729152?s=20&amp;t=yCcdLziDtqP4LmQ6m1Brxg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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The Sacramento Kings have secured permission to interview several assistants for their head coaching job, including Golden State&rsquo;s Mike Brown, Brooklyn consultant Steve Clifford, Milwaukee&rsquo;s Darvin Ham and Charles Lee, and Boston&rsquo;s Will Hardy, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517591380167729152?s=20&amp;t=yCcdLziDtqP4LmQ6m1Brxg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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ESPN Sources: The Sacramento Kings have secured permission to interview several assistants for their head coaching job, including Golden State&rsquo;s Mike Brown, Brooklyn consultant Steve Clifford, Milwaukee&rsquo;s Darvin Ham and Charles Lee, and Boston&rsquo;s Will Hardy.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517591380167729152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Kings have been granted permission to talk to several assistant coaches about their head coaching job.

Kings to interview multiple several assistants for head coaching job

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2022 and 2021 seasons. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2022 and 2021 seasons, the . The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517528924078723072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517528924078723072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.
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The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517528924078723072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.
Hornets president and general manager Mitch Kupcha

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517528924078723072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.
Hornets president and general manager Mitch Kupchak released the following statement:

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517528924078723072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.
Hornets president and general manager Mitch Kupchak released the following statement:

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.
Hornets president and general manager Mitch Kupchak released the following statement:
&ldquo;I want to thank JB for his hard work and commitment during these past four seasons,&rdquo; said Kupchak. &ldquo;Beyond his work as a coach, he is a tremendous person. I wish him and his family the best in the future. These decisions are always difficult. Having said that, we have a talented, young core of players which has me very excited about the future of the Hornets. We will begin the search for our new head coach immediately.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Borrego was named the 11th head coach in Hornets franchise history on May 10, 2018. In four seasons with Charlotte, Borrego posted a 138-163 (.458) record.

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
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Charlotte is dismissing coach James Borrego, sources tell ESPN.
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In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.
Hornets president and general manager Mitch Kupchak released the following statement Friday afternoon:
&ldquo;I want to thank JB for his hard work and commitment during these past four seasons,&rdquo; said Kupchak. &ldquo;Beyond his work as a coach, he is a tremendous person. I wish him and his family the best in the future. These decisions are always difficult. Having said that, we have a talented, young core of players which has me very excited about the future of the Hornets. We will begin the search for our new head coach immediately.&rdquo;&nbsp;

The Charlotte Hornets have dismissed James Borrego as the team's head coach. In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.
In spite of that, Charlotte improved its record under Borrego by 10 wins in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons, the former of which earned him a contract extension prior to this past campaign. The Hornets were ousted in the first round of the NBA Play-In Tournament in both years.
Hornets president and general manager Mitch Kupchak released the following statement Friday afternoon:
&ldquo;I want to thank JB for his hard work and commitment during these past four seasons,&rdquo; said Kupchak. &ldquo;Beyond his work as a coach, he is a tremendous person. I wish him and his family the best in the future. These decisions are always difficult. Having said that, we have a talented, young core of players which has me very excited about the future of the Hornets. We will begin the search for our new head coach immediately.&rdquo;&nbsp;

In four years under Borrego, the Hornets had a 138-163 record.

Hornets dismiss James Borrego as head coach

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for Game 3 vs. Utah tonight, sources tell ESPN.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for Game 3 against the Utah Jazz tonight, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for Game 3 against the Utah Jazz tonight, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517257842390188034" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for Game 3 against the Utah Jazz tonight, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517257842390188034" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for Game 3 vs. Utah tonight, sources tell ESPN. <a href="https://t.co/PhQ3KWWHPj">https://t.co/PhQ3KWWHPj</a>
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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Luka Doncic will be out for Game 3 against the Jazz due to his calf injury.

Woj: Luka Doncic out vs. Jazz in Game 3

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could miss 2-to-3 weeks with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could miss 2-to-3 weeks with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33779567/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-grade-1-hamstring-strain-miss-2-3-weeks-sources-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst of ESPN.</a>

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could miss 2-to-3 weeks with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33779567/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-grade-1-hamstring-strain-miss-2-3-weeks-sources-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst of ESPN.</a>
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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could miss 2-to-3 weeks with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33779567/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-grade-1-hamstring-strain-miss-2-3-weeks-sources-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst of ESPN.</a>
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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could miss 2-to-3 weeks with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, <a href="https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WindhorstESPN</a> reports: <a href="https://t.co/qVtopVU3Ld">https://t.co/qVtopVU3Ld</a>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517194426258493440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Brian Windhorst reports that Devin Booker could miss 2-3 weeks with a hamstring strain.

Windhorst: Devin Booker could miss 2-3 weeks with hamstring injury

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as&nbsp;

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets are going for the hail mary. Although one can't help but ask if they would

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets are going for the hail mary. Although one can't help but ask if they truly would bring back Simmons if they were up in this series right now.

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets are truly going for the hail mary. Although one can't help but ask if they truly would bring back Simmons if they were up in this series right now.

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets are truly going for the hail mary. Although one can't help but ask if they would bring back Simmons if they were up in this series right now.

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets are truly going for the hail mary. Although one can't help but ask if they would bring back Simmons if the&nbsp;

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets are truly going for the hail mary. Although one can't help but ask if they would bring back Simmons if they were up in this series.

Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1517165928089333760?s=21&amp;t=WDBeGPC8Le_pkiFYUawF2A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Brooklyn Nets three-time All-Star Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut in Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday as long as rehab remains on course, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. Simmons is set to play his first game since June 2021.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1517165928089333760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Desperate times call for desperate measures. At this point, as long as they believe he's physically ready, the Nets are truly going for the hail mary. Although one can't help but ask if they would bring back Simmons if they were up in this series. At this point, the Nets have to exhaust every single option to stay alive in these playoffs.

Shams Charania reports that Ben Simmons plans to make his season debut for the Nets in Game 4 vs. the Celtics

Shams: Ben Simmons plans to make his debut for Brooklyn in Game 4

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomore, behind only Walter Kessler, and was 12th overall in the NCAA. His presence on the defensive end earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram page, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomore, behind only Walter Kessler, and was 12th overall in the NCAA. His presence on the defensive end earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram page, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on Basketballnews.com

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomore, behind only Walter Kessler, and was 12th overall in the NCAA. His presence on the defensive end earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram page, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on BasketballNews.com's 2022 NBA Draft Big Board.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomore, behind only Walter Kessler, and was 12th overall in the NCAA. His presence on the defensive end earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram page, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on BasketballNews.com's <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/2022-nba-mock-draft/players/mark-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NBA Draft Big Board</a>.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomore, behind only Walter Kessler, and was 12th overall in the NCAA. His presence on the defensive end earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram page, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on BasketballNews.com's <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/2022-nba-mock-draft/players/mark-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NBA Draft Big Board</a>.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomores, behind only Walter Kessler, and was 12th overall in the NCAA. His presence on the defensive end earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram page, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on BasketballNews.com's <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/2022-nba-mock-draft/players/mark-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NBA Draft Big Board</a>.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomores (behind only Walter Kessler) and was 12th overall in the NCAA. He earned the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram page, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on BasketballNews.com's <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/2022-nba-mock-draft/players/mark-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NBA Draft Big Board</a>.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomores (behind only Walter Kessler) and was 12th overall in the NCAA. He earned the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will make him stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on BasketballNews.com's <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/2022-nba-mock-draft/players/mark-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NBA Draft Big Board</a>.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomores (behind only Walter Kessler) and was 12th overall in the NCAA. He earned the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will allow him to stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into becoming a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked no. 12 on BasketballNews.com's <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/2022-nba-mock-draft/players/mark-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NBA Draft Big Board</a>.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced that he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, the 7-foot center averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting in 39 games during his sophomore season with the Blue Devils. His 2.8 blocks was second among sophomores (behind only Walter Kessler) and was 12th overall in the NCAA. He earned the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Williams announced that he was declaring via his Instagram, expressing his gratitude for his time at Duke.
Matt Babcock, BasketballNews.com's Sr. NBA Draft Analyst, believes Williams' abilities will allow him to stick around in the pros for a long time.
"Mark Williams had a terrific season at Duke this year, and he's continued to grow on me," Babcock said. "His performance versus Gonzaga in Las Vegas in November was one of the best showings I saw in-person all season. I think he has a chance to develop into a solid starting center as a rim running and rim-protecting five-man. I wouldn't be surprised to see Williams have a long and productive NBA career."
Williams is currently ranked No. 12 on BasketballNews.com's <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/draft/2022-nba-mock-draft/players/mark-williams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NBA Draft Big Board</a>.

Duke sophomore Mark Williams announced he is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.

Duke's Mark Williams declares for the 2022 NBA Draft

There's still an evaluation ongoing on MRI results of Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker's right hamstring, but it appears unlikely he will be able to play in Games 3 and 4 in New Orleans, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516845459981090817?s=21&amp;t=b4wbbtcrP8HL9IULss18qg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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There's still an evaluation ongoing on MRI results of Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker's right hamstring, but it appears unlikely he will be able to play in Games 3 and 4 in New Orleans, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516845459981090817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is not the worst news Phoenix could have heard going into these playoffs, but it's far from the best. Having no Booker going up against a tricky Pelicans team should prove quite the challenge for them. Optimistically, splitting their next two games in New Orleans is probably their best outcome. It's doable, but won't be easy.

Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Devin Booker's hamstring injury will make him unlikely to play in Games 3 and 4 vs. New Orleans.

Woj: Devin Booker unlikely to play in Games 3 and 4

Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Woj later said that Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time,

Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woj later said that</a> Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woj later said that</a> Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time.
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Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time, sources said.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woj later said that</a> Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time.
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Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time, sources said.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woj later said that</a> Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time.
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Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time, sources said.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Props to Ben Simmons for trying to make an effort to come back

Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woj later said that</a> Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time.
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Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time, sources said.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Props to Ben Simmons for trying to make an effort to come back to do his part for Brooklyn. Unfortunately, no one knows what to expect from him

Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.
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Based on Ben Simmons&rsquo; progress in practices this week &ndash; and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days &ndash; Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830553160527889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woj later said that</a> Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time.
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Game 3 hasn&rsquo;t been fully ruled out yet, but that would require Simmons to clear more hurdles in a much shorter window of time, sources said.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1516830741174407168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2022</a></blockquote>

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ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Props to Ben Simmons for trying to make an effort to come back to do his part for Brooklyn. Unfortunately, no one knows what to expect from him at this point since he hasn't played the whole season and will have a substantially different role in Brooklyn compared to Philadelphia. Nonetheless, it adds an interesting wrinkle to this first round series.

Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Ben Simmons is targeting to make his debut for the Nets during Game 4 of the first round.

Woj: Ben Simmons targets first round's Game 4 to be his Nets debut

Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain.

Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain

Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain

Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?s=20&amp;t=2Ti4AyCXVEbQMXh_GftjQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim MacMahon of ESPN</a>. Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain

Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?s=20&amp;t=2Ti4AyCXVEbQMXh_GftjQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim MacMahon of ESPN</a>.
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Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?s=20&amp;t=2Ti4AyCXVEbQMXh_GftjQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim MacMahon of ESPN</a>.
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Source describes Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain.
&mdash; Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?s=20&amp;t=2Ti4AyCXVEbQMXh_GftjQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim MacMahon of ESPN</a>.
This report came after a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic that Dallas was optimistic&nbsp;
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Source describes Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain.
&mdash; Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?s=20&amp;t=2Ti4AyCXVEbQMXh_GftjQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim MacMahon of ESPN</a>.
This report came after a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic that Dallas was optimistic Luka&nbsp;
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Source describes Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain.
&mdash; Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?s=20&amp;t=2Ti4AyCXVEbQMXh_GftjQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim MacMahon of ESPN</a>.
This report came after a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic that Dallas was optimistic Luka could come back by Game 3 or 4.
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Source describes Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain.
&mdash; Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 are described as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day,&rdquo; according to <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?s=20&amp;t=2Ti4AyCXVEbQMXh_GftjQQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim MacMahon of ESPN</a>.
This report came after a report from <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/shams-mavs-optimistic-luka-doncic-returning-in-game-3-or-4-vs-jazz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> that Dallas was optimistic Luka could come back by Game 3 or 4.
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Source describes Luka Doncic&rsquo;s chances of returning for Game 3 as &ldquo;uncertain&rdquo; and says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;day to day.&rdquo; Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain.
&mdash; Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1516521477448814596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Tim MacMahon reports that Luka Doncic's status for Game 3 remains uncertain.

MacMahon: Luka Doncic's chances of returning for Game 3 'uncertain'

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