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NBA News Roundup: Analyst believes Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have been unfair to Kevin Durant, Celtics forwards suffer meniscus tear in left knee, and more

Kevin Durant has endured criticism from several NBA greats. TNT analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal haven’t minced words when reacting to reports of Durant asking for a trade out of Brooklyn. Barkley recently called him ‘Mr. Miserable,’ while ranting about Durant not being a great leader.

Boston Celtics newly acquired forward Danilo Gallinari has dodged a potential ACL injury. Gallinari injured his left knee while playing a World Cup qualifier game for Italy. The team has announced that the player has torn his meniscus, avoiding any ligament tear.

Here’s the latest news from around the NBA as of August 28, 2022.


Skip Bayless reckons Ben Simmons is a better fit for Brooklyn than Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell in action against Ben Simmons during Utah Jazz v Philadelphia 76ers

.@RealSkipBayless reacts to Donovan Mitchell naming the Nets as one of his preferred trade destinations: “Would the Brooklyn Nets really want Donovan over Ben Simmons? I would say a big NO to that.” https://t.co/xpPsNkdRmw

Simmons is a below-par shooter and isn’t much of a threat from the perimeter. However, he is one of the best rim slashers in the league. If deployed as a center, he has the potential to be an unstoppable force on offense.

The Nets also have shooters and scorers around Simmons, so it’s his defense that the team would want to maximize. Meanwhile, Mitchell’s lack of size and inability to defend at a high level hampers the Nets’ balance on both ends of the floor.


Andre Iguodala compares Anthony Edwards to Dwyane Wade

Memphis Grizzlies v Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Six

“He’s like you when he can change those directions and he can split pick and rolls, and he’s explosive coming out of it. It’s insane.” Andre Iguodala and Dwyane Wade talking about Anthony Edwards. (via @pointforward)https://t.co/0rUS9uSkPu

Edwards and Wade have plenty of similarities. Their size, athleticism, pace and physicality make them alike.


NBA analyst believes Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have been unfair in their criticism of Kevin Durant

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets - Game FourDwyane Wade and LeBron James at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game

Danilo Gallinari suffers torn meniscus in left knee; dodges potential ACL injury

Minnesota Timberwolves v Atlanta Hawks

Danilo Gallinari has suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee, the Italian national team announced. No ACL or ligament damage, the team says, which is the best case for the Celtics forward following the non-contact injury on Saturday. twitter.com/shamscharania/…

Italy announced that the forward sustained a meniscus tear in his left knee. This announcement is better than enduring an ACL injury, which could have sidelined him for next season.


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