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Now back with his teammates at the NBA’s Florida “bubble” complex, Rockets star Russell Westbrook spoke with the media Wednesday.Just before his initial return to the practice court.For Westbrook, it was his first media availability following the league’s shutdown in March due to COVID-19 .And since learning of his own positive test for the coronavirus earlier this month.Westbrook indicated that he viewed his case as being asymptomatic.No, I didn’t. I was just at home. The only thing I had was a stuffy nose, but that was it, Russell Westbrook told reporters

Now back with his teammates at the NBA’s Florida “bubble” complex, Rockets star Russell Westbrook spoke with the media Wednesday.Just before his initial return to the practice court.For Westbrook, it was his first media availability following the league’s shutdown in March due to COVID-19 .And since learning of his own positive test for the coronavirus earlier this month.Westbrook indicated that he viewed his case as being asymptomatic.No, I didn’t. I was just at home. The only thing I had was a stuffy nose, but that was it, Russell Westbrook told reporters

Over the course of the season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has slowly but surely become one of the more talked about members of Billy Donovan’s team.He’s done a great job all season, but what I really noticed from him, from post-Covid, is just his awareness of the game now, Nerlens Noel told reporters.Everything’s slowed down and it’s something that I’ve really noticed. Just in the pick-and-roll, he’s looking for his teammates, trying to engage the big man, and understand really how to play the game, Nerlens Noel told reporters.The fact that Gilgeous-Alexander has had the opportunity to study under Chris Paul has only helped his development.The two have obviously developed a close relationship both on and off the court.He was asked about his confidence and also what he thinks it is about him that makes others believe in his potential.I think first and foremost, my work ethic. I want to be good, I want to be great, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told reporters

Over the course of the season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has slowly but surely become one of the more talked about members of Billy Donovan’s team.He’s done a great job all season, but what I really noticed from him, from post-Covid, is just his awareness of the game now, Nerlens Noel told reporters.Everything’s slowed down and it’s something that I’ve really noticed. Just in the pick-and-roll, he’s looking for his teammates, trying to engage the big man, and understand really how to play the game, Nerlens Noel told reporters.The fact that Gilgeous-Alexander has had the opportunity to study under Chris Paul has only helped his development.The two have obviously developed a close relationship both on and off the court.He was asked about his confidence and also what he thinks it is about him that makes others believe in his potential.I think first and foremost, my work ethic. I want to be good, I want to be great, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told reporters

For Kevin Garnett, nothing may top what happened to him earlier in 2020 .The former Nets big man was voted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, alongside Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant.But even though Garnett may have peaked earlier in 2020, that doesn’t mean the Hall of Famer’s impressive year is at an end.Garnett is now interested in becoming an Owner.Garnett and a group of investors are seriously interested in exploring a bid for the Timberwolves — who the NBA legend started his career with, Shams Charania of The Athletic

For Kevin Garnett, nothing may top what happened to him earlier in 2020 .The former Nets big man was voted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, alongside Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant.But even though Garnett may have peaked earlier in 2020, that doesn’t mean the Hall of Famer’s impressive year is at an end.Garnett is now interested in becoming an Owner.Garnett and a group of investors are seriously interested in exploring a bid for the Timberwolves — who the NBA legend started his career with, Shams Charania of The Athletic

According to the initial “Madden 21” ratings, Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is at 87 overall.Though he tops all kickers in the game by at least two points in overall ratings, in real life Tucker is head and shoulders above his competition as the best kicker in the game.So why isn’t Tucker a 99 overall considering he’s the unquestioned top player at his position and arguably the greatest kicker in NFL history?.In “Madden 21,” Tucker has a 98 rating in both kicking power and kicking accuracy, along with a 95 injury rating.Tucker is actually one of the fastest kickers in the video game with his 75 speed rating.It could be the “awareness” rating is a little low at 71, which typically carries more weight in the overall rating for players

According to the initial “Madden 21” ratings, Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is at 87 overall.Though he tops all kickers in the game by at least two points in overall ratings, in real life Tucker is head and shoulders above his competition as the best kicker in the game.So why isn’t Tucker a 99 overall considering he’s the unquestioned top player at his position and arguably the greatest kicker in NFL history?.In “Madden 21,” Tucker has a 98 rating in both kicking power and kicking accuracy, along with a 95 injury rating.Tucker is actually one of the fastest kickers in the video game with his 75 speed rating.It could be the “awareness” rating is a little low at 71, which typically carries more weight in the overall rating for players

While Raheem Mostert hasn’t officially back tracked on his public trade request, it looks like the running back is open to working things out with the 49ers.NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport on Monday reported on Twitter that Mostert “spoke to a high-ranking member of the SF organization to clear the air and get on the same page moving forward.”.Mostert’s agent, Brett Tessler, said he was hopeful to work things out with the 49ers according to Rapoport.The rift between the running back and the 49ers opened early in the offseason when Mostert requested a redo on the three-year, $8.65 million contract he signed last offseason.His goal was to bump his salary up alongside the highest-paid running back on the team.The change in tone could mean Mostert is simply too happy in San Francisco to want to leave

While Raheem Mostert hasn’t officially back tracked on his public trade request, it looks like the running back is open to working things out with the 49ers.NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport on Monday reported on Twitter that Mostert “spoke to a high-ranking member of the SF organization to clear the air and get on the same page moving forward.”.Mostert’s agent, Brett Tessler, said he was hopeful to work things out with the 49ers according to Rapoport.The rift between the running back and the 49ers opened early in the offseason when Mostert requested a redo on the three-year, $8.65 million contract he signed last offseason.His goal was to bump his salary up alongside the highest-paid running back on the team.The change in tone could mean Mostert is simply too happy in San Francisco to want to leave