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Harrison Wind: Southwest Airlines will not be the Nuggets' new jersey patch sponsor, a source told DNVR, but expect an announcement on a new jersey patch for this season soon. Probably in the next week or so.
Chris Paul took a 6 am Southwest flight to work out with Warriors
Anthony Slater: The Warriors veterans (Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson) have set up player workouts in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco this summer. Motivation level is obvious. Mike Dunleavy: “Chris Paul took a 6 am Southwest flight up here for a workout.”
The Warriors veterans (Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson) have set up player workouts in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco this summer. Motivation level is obvious. Mike Dunleavy: “Chris Paul took a 6 am Southwest flight up here for a workout.” pic.twitter.com/sPaAhn1Lgm
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) September 25, 2023
Anthony Slater: The Warriors veterans (Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson) have set up player workouts in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco this summer. Motivation level is obvious. Mike Dunleavy: “Chris Paul took a 6 am Southwest flight up here for a workout.” pic.twitter.com/sPaAhn1Lgm
While the disruption certainly came at a bad time for the Magic, Augustin feels the delay could allow them to get injured players such as Evan Fournier, Jonathan Isaac and Al-Farouq Aminu back when-and-if the playoffs resume in the coming months. ``I don’t care who we play; I just want to get back playing, being in the playoffs again and it will be exciting regardless,’’ Augustin said when asked by a Southwest Airlines member about his preference of a playoff opponent in the playoffs. ``It sucks that we won’t be able to have fans (in attendance), if we are able to come back, but I think it will be a good change for people at home to have sports on TV again.”
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“I love how the NBA is on the forefront of listening to needs and trying to address them under Adam Silver,” one G League executive said. “I love how they’re trying to address the problem and put it in the right direction. But I still think there’s value in going to college for these kids.” ... “What I hope becomes reality is playing at Gonzaga, playing at Carolina or Duke or Michigan State or Florida or Kentucky— it can be a lot better life than playing in the G League,” Gonzaga coach Mark Few told The Athletic. “One hundred and twenty-five grand sounds like a lot right now, but… you have full-time access to training, massage, nutrition, everything. Academic help. Everything that’s provided. And how about our travel? You can get on some buses. Good luck with three stops on Southwest.”
Thompson received word that his grandfather was gravely ill and decided to head back home Wednesday for what could be his final visit, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Scrambling unsuccessfully to find a charter flight, Thompson settled on catching a commercial ticket on Southwest Airlines. Thompson informed the Warriors of his situation and general manager Bob Myers and coach Steve Kerr both encouraged him to take as much time as needed.
It's a slam dunk for Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Indiana Pacers as the two brands team up. During a news conference this morning at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Southwest and the Pacers announced a new partnership that will bring exciting events to Central Indiana including giving out 50,000 Rapid Rewards Points to celebrate the Pacers’ 50th season (2016-2017), player appearances, and much more. "This is an exciting partnership highlighting passion points that make Indianapolis a great place to live, work, and play," said Katherine Findlay, Southwest's Vice President of Internal Audit who also is Southwest's executive ambassador to Indianapolis.
Conley (Southwest) was one of six divisional winners, joining the Toronto Raptors’ Luis Scola (Atlantic), the Chicago Bulls’ Pau Gasol (Central), the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard (Northwest), the Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston (Pacific) and 2014-15 winner Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks (Southeast). The NBA will make a $10,000 donation on behalf of Conley to his charity of choice, Methodist Healthcare Foundation, with the money earmarked for the Methodist Sickle Cell Center.
The Knicks were winless on a November Southwest trip, losing to Houston, Dallas and Oklahoma City, but there was even worse news from his staff. "J.R. had been exhibiting some delinquent behavior and had gotten into the habit of coming late to team meetings, or missing them altogether," Jackson says. "Also, Shump and Tim [Hardaway Jr.] were regressing, so I decided to meet with them separately and try to find out what, if anything, was bothering them."
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Hezonja’s debut in a Magic uniform – he decided to wear No. 23 after some well-thought-out internet research – could come as soon as Saturday’s opening of the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League. Hezongja’s start was delayed a bit because of a minor clearance issue with FIBA, but it was resolved on Thursday afternoon and Hezonja – who negotiated his buyout with his Spanish League team earlier in the week – practiced for the first time with his new Magic teammates. Because he’s already played 53 Spanish League and EuroLeague games this season, Hezonja’s playing time in Summer League is expected to be limited.
The Orlando Magic will host the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League at the team’s practice court at the Amway Center from July 4-10, 2015. The 25-game, seven-day event will feature two teams from the Orlando Magic, along with the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Clippers will participate in the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League from July 4-10. The summer league will feature 25 games and includes two teams from the Orlando Magic, along with the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Detriot Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder.
One thing I have learned is for whatever reason a lot of college players have formed a negative opinion of the D-League and spending time there is viewed as a negative or a demotion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Does every player want the idyllic NBA career, where you go directly from college to the NBA, step onto an NBA roster and immediately contribute and compete for a winning team? Obviously. But life is not a movie for everyone and the reality is 60 percent of current NBA players have played in the D-League, which is the best place for future NBA players and coaches to develop. Yeah, the bus rides and Southwest flights suck, but this is part of the work ethic we discussed above... You’re going to be dropped into a fish bowl and either it’s going to be in you to swim and improve or it isn’t. If it isn’t, you’re going to be weeded out very quickly. A large part of development that is often overlooked is playing. A player has to play to improve.
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