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Davis Bertans: ‘If the Russians cross the line with our borders, it’s basically World War III’

How are your family and friends holding up in Latvia since Russia invaded Ukraine? Davis Bertans: Right now, everybody is pretty calm. If the Russians cross the line with our borders, it’s basically World War III. I don’t think anybody is going for …

How are your family and friends holding up in Latvia since Russia invaded Ukraine? Davis Bertans: Right now, everybody is pretty calm. If the Russians cross the line with our borders, it’s basically World War III. I don’t think anybody is going for it or looking for it, especially them. In that sense, it seems pretty safe right now. But you never know what (Putin) is thinking. It seems like he’s been pushed in a corner right now against the wall. I don’t think anybody has a clue on what he’s willing to do or capable of doing

Source: Mark Medina @ NBA.com

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Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
With Mavs forward Davis Bertans growing up in Latvia, I talked to Bertans on Russia invading Ukraine, his family’s contingency plans if Latvia gets attacked, growing up in Latvia after gaining independence from the former Soviet Union & more https://t.co/JWapmRv0JV pic.twitter.com/v3kqWi9MGf – 10:26 AM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
This isn’t Bertans’ night so far. Through three quarters 0-4, all of them 3-pointers. – 12:01 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
You don’t 2v1 on Bertans.
You just don’t. – 11:59 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
While we certainly don’t yet know how it will work out, the first few weeks of the KP for Dinwiddie/Bertans deal is why it (any trade) had to happen.
Dinwiddie and Bertans have both played significant roles in wins.
KP hasn’t played yet. – 11:09 PM

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Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas, who is from Lithuania, along Russia’s western border, said a day after the invasion began last week that “war is not the solution.” He spoke out again on Wednesday. “As we talked last time, it’s a big mess,” Valanciunas said. “We’re just trying to bring more attention. The enemy is still out there. Innocent people are still dying. The whole world is talking about sanctions, support, prayers — but something else has to be done because the war is still going on. “It’s been a tough seven days now. Every time looking at your phone and seeing what’s going on out there — it’s shocking.” -via ESPN / March 3, 2022
For their part, two Ukrainians of the NBA, Alex Len and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, issued a statement regarding the war in their homeland. “A great tragedy befell our dear homeland Ukraine. We categorically condemn the war,” the statement begins. “Ukraine is a peaceful, sovereign state inhabited by people who want to decide their own destiny.” -via BasketNews / March 3, 2022

Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas, who …

Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas, who is from Lithuania, along Russia’s western border, said a day after the invasion began last week that “war is not the solution.” He spoke out again on Wednesday. “As we talked last time, it’s a big mess,” Valanciunas said. “We’re just trying to bring more attention. The enemy is still out there. Innocent people are still dying. The whole world is talking about sanctions, support, prayers — but something else has to be done because the war is still going on. “It’s been a tough seven days now. Every time looking at your phone and seeing what’s going on out there — it’s shocking.”

Brandon Ingram, Pelicans wearing yellow socks in support of Ukraine

Andrew Lopez: The Pelicans are wearing yellow socks tonight. The team tells us they are wearing those in support of Ukraine. Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jason Anderson @ JandersonSacBee Halftime: Brandon Ingram is on …

Andrew Lopez: The Pelicans are wearing yellow socks tonight. The team tells us they are wearing those in support of Ukraine.

Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez

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Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Halftime: Brandon Ingram is on one with 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting and the Pelicans lead the Kings 65-61 at the half. De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes and Domantas Sabonis helped the Kings shoot 51.1%, but the Pelicans are shooting 57.8%. – 9:06 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A 65-61 Pelicans advantage over the Kings at the half. Not a lot of defense, but a very entertaining first half. New Orleans gets 24 pts from Brandon Ingram, Sacramento led by De’Aaron Fox’s 17 – 9:06 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Brandon Ingram cooking from mid-range. He’s got 24 points on 11-of-15 shooting at halftime. Pels play some defense in the second half and they got this one. – 9:05 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail 65-61 at the half. De’Aaron Fox has 17 points. 15 for Harrison Barnes. Brandon Ingram has 24 for New Orleans. – 9:04 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The reaction from the Pelicans’ bench watching Brandon Ingram to Brandon Ingram things is fun – 9:02 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Brandon Ingram is unstoppable. Up to 24 points in this first half. – 9:02 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram is cooking cooking. – 9:01 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Brandon Ingram is on fire. Wow. – 9:01 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram mid-range festival, up to 24 pts, showing no hesitation on pull-up jumpers – 9:01 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Brandon Ingram is lighting up the Kings. – 9:01 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram (11 pts, 5/7 FGs) has been in a slump from three-point range lately (2 of his last 18 entering tonight) but opens tonight with two dunks among his first four baskets. Seems to be getting more easy hoops with McCollum on the floor – 8:31 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas
Big ball lineup was a +6 in 11 minutes against Phoenix, +17 in 14 minutes against L.A. – 7:31 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:28 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram – who has been working with Corey Brewer as his player development coach this year – is working with Fred Vinson pregame today.
At shootaround this morning, BI was shooting with Herb and Naji who have been working with Vinson after practices. – 7:12 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
We have a 168-minute sample of Brandon Ingram with CJ McCollum.
Ingram’s per-36 stats in that time: 18.2 points, 5.1 boards, 6.0 dimes, 50 TS%, 25.3 USG%
McCollum’s: 25.0 points, 5.3 boards, 4.9 dimes, 62 TS%, 25.3 USG% – 11:19 AM

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GeorgeZakkas: #FIBA: In line with the International Olympic Committee Executive Board resolution and its reasons, FIBA has announced today that Russian teams and officials will not be allowed to participate in FIBA Basketball and 3×3 Basketball competitions until further notice. -via Twitter @ZakkasGeorge / March 1, 2022
Fighting had erupted in Ukraine. Former NBA player Toure’ Murry was still in the western city of Ternipol, Ukraine, where he played for professional basketball team BC Ternipol. He needed to get out of the country, and that wasn’t easy. Though fighting had not consumed Ternipol, he said missiles landed in a city two hours away. “It was difficult and confusing because my city was pretty far away from all the action that was going on in the beginning, but everything escalated pretty fast,” Murry told USA TODAY Sports. “I got a call from my team telling me it was pretty serious, and they had a car waiting.” -via USA Today Sports / March 1, 2022
Murry got in the car on Friday but didn’t know where he was going. “There was risk of going to the Poland border and getting sent back. There was no guarantees,” Murry said. “So we took a leap of faith going through Romania. It worked out in terms of getting across the border. But going through the situation, we had no idea if we would get out.” After a 4-½-hour car ride to the Romanian border, Murry took a train to Bucharest and then flew to Amsterdam and home to Houston. That wasn’t the end of his worry. His brother, Yanick Murry, is an assistant coach with BC Budivelnyk in Kyiv, the site of an intense battle between Russians and Ukrainians. He just left the country on Sunday, fleeing to Warsaw, Poland. “His experience has been really, really tough,” Murry said. “He barely made it out.” -via USA Today Sports / March 1, 2022

Ex-NBA Toure Murry fled Ukraine amid Russian incursion

Fighting had erupted in Ukraine. Former NBA player Toure’ Murry was still in the western city of Ternipol, Ukraine, where he played for professional basketball team BC Ternipol. He needed to get out of the country, and that wasn’t easy. Though …

Fighting had erupted in Ukraine. Former NBA player Toure’ Murry was still in the western city of Ternipol, Ukraine, where he played for professional basketball team BC Ternipol. He needed to get out of the country, and that wasn’t easy. Though fighting had not consumed Ternipol, he said missiles landed in a city two hours away. “It was difficult and confusing because my city was pretty far away from all the action that was going on in the beginning, but everything escalated pretty fast,” Murry told USA TODAY Sports. “I got a call from my team telling me it was pretty serious, and they had a car waiting.”

Source: Jeff Zillgitt @ USA Today Sports

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Murry got in the car on Friday but didn’t know where he was going. “There was risk of going to the Poland border and getting sent back. There was no guarantees,” Murry said. “So we took a leap of faith going through Romania. It worked out in terms of getting across the border. But going through the situation, we had no idea if we would get out.” After a 4-½-hour car ride to the Romanian border, Murry took a train to Bucharest and then flew to Amsterdam and home to Houston. That wasn’t the end of his worry. His brother, Yanick Murry, is an assistant coach with BC Budivelnyk in Kyiv, the site of an intense battle between Russians and Ukrainians. He just left the country on Sunday, fleeing to Warsaw, Poland. “His experience has been really, really tough,” Murry said. “He barely made it out.” -via USA Today Sports / March 1, 2022
On Feb. 12, the U.S. ordered non-emergency employees to leave the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, and that prompted Stockton to plan his departure. “When the U.S. embassy left Kyiv, that generally means that something is imminent, or made me feel that something is imminent,” Stockton said. “As an American, that’s my final security blanket. If stuff goes bad and the embassy’s not here, then it’s every man for himself, and you’ve got to try to find your own way out. “So when the embassy packed up and left, that was when the decision was made that we’re not going to stay any longer and it’s time for us to go home.” -via USA Today Sports / March 1, 2022

Shabazz Napier leaving BC Zenit due to Russia-Ukraine war

Adrian Wojnarowski: Veteran NBA guard Shabazz Napier is leaving BC Zenit in Saint Petersburg amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sources tell ESPN. Napier had recently recovered from an ankle injury and neared a return to the EuroLeague team, but the …

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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Veteran NBA guard Shabazz Napier is leaving BC Zenit in Saint Petersburg amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sources tell ESPN. Napier had recently recovered from an ankle injury and neared a return to the EuroLeague team, but the attack has prompted his departure back to the U.S. – 2:12 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Shabazz Napier back in Zenit lineup and ready to play
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 5:21 AM

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Doug Baldwin calls out ‘Christians’ who say they support Putin

Seahawks great Doug Baldwin hit the nail on the head.

Some days it’s difficult to focus on football. While we keep it as light as possible here at Seahawks Wire, the last several days have been harrowing for anyone following current events.

The short version: Russian president Vladimir Putin has invaded Ukraine in an unprovoked act of aggression – putting all of Europe at risk for a new world war. So far the Ukrainian people and their President have responded with an incredibly courageous resistance despite being overwhelmed by a far superior military force. Picking sides here should be easy for anyone with a moral compass – especially those who profess to call themselves Christians.

Seahawks great Doug Baldwin hit the nail on the head in a late-night tweet, calling out Christians who support what Putin is doing in Ukraine.

Baldwin may be just speaking in general terms, but it’s possible he’s referring to one specific individual.

Former Republican Delaware Senatorial candidate Lauren Witzke has made the news in recent days for saying she identifies with Putin’s “Christian values” more than President Joe Biden.

History is complicated but we don’t need to both-sides every piece of it. In this case Baldwin is right and Witzke is wrong. Period.

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