The Lakers signed Somogyi for Summer League and training camp last year, and the 23-year-old impressed Brown enough to earn a look from the Cavs. Size is always coveted and Somogyi is 7'3" and 242 lbs, but his skill-level and athleticism could prevent him from ever getting a foothold in the NBA. He's averaging just 12.8 minutes per game with his current team in Spain.
Cavs invite C Greg Somogyi to mini-camp
Greg Somogyi | CLE
(May 19, 2013 9:15 PM EDT)
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has invited Hungarian C Greg Somogyi to the team's mini-camp.
Source:
David Pick on Twitter
Report: Dwight no lock to re-sign w/ Lakers
Dwight Howard | LAK
(May 19, 2013 8:55 PM EDT)
Dwight Howard plans to "give strong consideration to multiple teams" as a free agent this summer, according to CBSSports.com.
Dwight re-signing with the Lakers is reportedly "far from a done deal," even though L.A. can sign him to a maximum five-year deal worth more than other team's four-year offers. Among teams eager to sign him, the Rockets are said to "intrigue him the most," while the Mavericks are also on his radar. After living through the Dwightmare we're not inclined to read into these rumors -- keep in mind that Howard won't officially be a free agent until June 30th.
Source:
CBS Sports
Mike Dunleavy drawing interest as free agent
Mike Dunleavy | MLW
(May 19, 2013 7:50 PM EDT)
Mike Dunleavy, who will be an unrestricted FA this summer, is reportedly drawing "keen interest" from several teams.
Dunleavy played 26 minutes per game off Milwaukee's bench this season, scoring 10.5 points with 1.7 threes, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists. The 32-year-old veteran earned roughly $3.8 million last year and he should be an affordable pickup for a competitive team looking for bench help.
Source:
Racine Journal Times
Tim Duncan quiet in Spurs Game 1 win
Tim Duncan | SA
(May 19, 2013 6:33 PM EDT)
Tim Duncan was quiet in the Spurs' 103-85 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday, scoring six points with 10 boards, four assists and two blocks in 27 minutes.
His defense was the story and he was putting a lot of energy into successfully defending Zach Randolph. It's going to be tough sledding for Duncan on offense with Memphis ranking first in the NBA in field goal percentage allowed in the paint. Obviously, if the Spurs are going to shoot 14-of-29 from downtown against an outstanding D like Memphis', it really isn't going to matter how Duncan performs on offense. The Spurs will host Game 2 on Tuesday.
Matt Bonner scores 12 points in 17 minutes
Matt Bonner | SA
(May 19, 2013 6:26 PM EDT)
Matt Bonner was sprung into action on Sunday and hit four 3-pointers in 17 minutes, scoring 12 points with two boards and one assist.
Bonner played just 9.7 minutes per game in the series vs. the Warriors, but Gregg Popovich wisely utilized him more in an effort to mess with Memphis' rhythm on both ends. Pop playing the matchups is old hat these days and fantasy owners can tell you all about how he rarely treats his opponents the same.
Danny Green hits three 3-pointers, scores 16
Danny Green | SA
(May 19, 2013 6:21 PM EDT)
Danny Green scored 16 points in a 105-83 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday to go with four boards, three assists and three 3-pointers in 26 minutes.
The Spurs absolutely destroyed the Grizzlies from beyond the arc, making 14-of-29 from that range. Green was eighth in the NBA with his 177 3-pointers during the regular season and he's been a large part of the Spurs' success. Memphis will have to keep a body on him while Tony Parker penetrates the defense, which is no easy task.
Tony Parker scores 20 in Game 1 victory
Tony Parker | SA
(May 19, 2013 6:16 PM EDT)
Tony Parker scored a game-high 20 points in San Antonio's Game 1 win on Sunday, adding one board, nine assists and two steals in 33 minutes.
He shot 9-of-14 from the field in the win, which is nothing new for Parker. During the regular season, he led all guards with his 52.2 percent from the field, but he's been somewhat cool in the playoffs, making 45.2 percent of his shots in the first two rounds. Parker's D on Mike Conley was also solid and the Spurs will look to take a big 2-0 lead on Tuesday.
Kawhi Leonard plays well in Game 1 win
Kawhi Leonard | SA
(May 19, 2013 6:10 PM EDT)
Kawhi Leonard was terrific in Sunday's Game 1 victory over the Grizzlies, scoring 18 points with two boards, one assist, two steals, one block and four 3-pointers in 30 minutes.
He was a terror for Memphis on both ends of the floor and Kawhi's help defense played a big part in limiting Memphis' chances for easy buckets. Leonard has been great all postseason, shooting 55.6 percent from the field even before his 7-of-10 gem today. The Grizzlies will have to focus more on preventing Leonard from getting open looks on Tuesday.
Marc Gasol scores 15 points in losing effort
Marc Gasol | MEM
(May 19, 2013 6:06 PM EDT)
Marc Gasol shot 7-of-16 from the field for 15 points with seven boards, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 34 minutes against the Spurs on Sunday.
The Grizzlies weren't themselves today and they had just five second-chance points and only 32 points in the paint. They did win the rebounding battle, but they didn't control the tempo to their usually slower speed. Gasol and the Grizzlies will look to even the series on Tuesday.
Quincy Pondexter scores team-high 17 points
Quincy Pondexter | MEM
(May 19, 2013 6:00 PM EDT)
Quincy Pondexter scored a team-high 17 points with one board and five 3-pointers in 29 minutes vs. the Spurs on Sunday.
He got hot in the third quarter and made the game close, but San Antonio responded with a 10-2 run to put the game out of reach. Pondexter had been fairly quiet in the playoffs with just 6.5 points per game, which is just a shade above his regular-season average of 6.4. He hit 5-of-9 from beyond the arc and chances are is that this will be his best game of the playoffs.