With Mikal Bridges joining the other New York City team, Nets forward Dariq Whitehead knows he could be in line for more playing time next season, Adam Zagoria of NJ.com writes. Whitehead has undergone foot and shin surgeries that limited him to two NBA appearances in his rookie year after getting selected with the No. 22 pick.
“I look at it as an opportunity for me to get on the court and a bunch of other young guys to grow our games and develop into who we want to be in the NBA,” Whitehead said. “And eventually be on their level, if not higher than where they were….and look it as an opportunity for us young guys.”
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- Speaking of Bridges, he’s not worried about fitting in with his new Knicks teammates, some of whom played with him collegiately at Villanova, Zach Braziller of the New York Post relays. “I think it’s not going to be that hard honestly,” Bridges said. “I think it’s just knowing the brand we play here, and playing the right way is who I am. It’s like a natural thing. It’s kind of like going to [Team] USA, kind of the same thing where obviously, going to USA last year, the role’s going to change.”
- The Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s NBA G League affiliate, have named Matt MacDonald their general manager, according to a press release. “We are excited to have Matt step into this role and lead our G League program with the Long Island Nets,” Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks said. “Since starting out in our front office, Matt has continually been elevated into a variety of positions spanning both player personnel and administration and has proven to have the acumen and diverse skillset required to thrive with each opportunity.” MacDonald was Long Island’s assistant GM for the last two seasons.
- Sixers superstar Joel Embiid says any concern about him getting injured during Team USA’s Olympic run is overshadowed by his quest for a gold medal, according to Shaun Powell of NBA.com. “For me, being part of the Olympics was always the goal. It was an opportunity and a chance I couldn’t pass up. And I don’t think there is a big risk,” he said.
Anytime Embiid is on the court, injury is a concern. Hopefully he is healthy when season starts
I’m more concerned about him hurting someone else tbh. My guy is right up there with Grayson Allen & Rick Mahorn at this point.
Should have fined for taking down Mitch
And Danny Green
Draymond would like to enter the conversation.
Love it.
“I think it’s not going to be that hard honestly,” Bridges said. “I think it’s just knowing the brand we play here, and playing the right way is who I am. It’s like a natural thing. It’s kind of like going to [Team] USA, kind of the same thing where obviously, going to USA last year, the role’s going to change.”
LB coined the phrase “Play the right way”
WAAaaaaayyyys …..
Thibs is right there with him. It’s why I wanted him from get. It’s all about playing the right way for your team.
You know the guy next to you. You trust the guys. Cause you know. You are ALL trying to play the right way.
It’s a Natural Thing ……. Music to my ears.
espn radio jocks saying Sixers are biggest threat to Celtics. Cause of signing PG. PG is going to get lock down by OG. We do need another C to compete with Embiid.
Who’s going to handle Randle ????
Who’s going to Handle Brunson ????
Who on that roster even wants to try to handle Bridges. Obrue better stay away. Otherwise we will expose you for the rotation piece you are. We get a Center by committee. Imo Knicks are team to beat. And we will gladly show it to the East …….
Randle typically is self destructive in big games so no one needs to worry too much about him
Somebody’s nervous.