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Other than KD, are there any players you take things from? Baba Oladotun: I take a lot from LeBron's game, just his IQ and how he sees the court. And I also take a lot from Bam Adebayo, just like his footwork in the four. My middle name's Adebayo, actually, so like, that's a fun fact. But I take a lot from just how he's poised inside the mid post and stuff. And I also take a lot from Jabari Smith. This is his catch-and-shoot game. Obviously,he's not like a superstar in the NBA, but I like the way his play style. And then Brandon Ingram, like, gets his spots, rising over defenders.
Josh Lewenberg: Rajakovic said Ingram is going to see a specialist this week to learn more about the treatment plan for his heel injury. Re: Quickley's hamstring, same injury as Doncic, will miss a couple more weeks but shouldn't impact his summer. Expects both to be back on court in 3-4 weeks
The same would be true to a lesser degree with Quickley (four years and $130 million remaining) and Ingram (two years and $82 million), each of whom had positive regular seasons but were either injured (Quickley) or ineffective and injured (Ingram) in the playoffs. Quickley was in the trade market at the deadline and given how well the Raptors played even while Ingram struggled against the Cavs before missing most of Game 5 and all of Games 6 and 7 with heel inflammation, maybe they would consider using Ingram’s contract if they could somehow find an upgrade — which is no guarantee given he led the Raptors in scoring this past season.
William Lou: "It definitely would have been different if we were out there." Brandon Ingram on the injuries affecting him and Immanuel Quickley, and also the progression of his heel injury which dated back to March.
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Josh Lewenberg: Brandon Ingram is questionable for tomorrow’s Game 7. Was in a walking boot last night.
Jamal Collier: Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (right heel inflammation) has been downgraded to doubtful for tonight's Game 6 vs Cavs. He is still experiencing pain in his heel and was not on the court this morning at shootaround for the portion available to media
Josh Lewenberg: Brandon Ingram (heel) is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s Game 6. Scottie Barnes isn’t on the injury report.
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Although it’s the same for both teams, only one team is playing at home. Brandon Ingram — who famously takes 3–4-hour naps in the afternoon of night games — said his domestic environment might help get him some rest. “My girl’s around so she'll get on my nerves enough where I just want to go to sleep,” said Ingram, who dates hip-hop star GloRilla and is still looking for his breakout game in the series against a Cavaliers defence that has held him to 12 points per game on 39.4 per cent shooting, nearly 10 points less than his season average.
Josh Lewenberg: Brandon Ingram on how he’s handling his shooting slump: "I tell myself to keep going. I've been in this situation a bunch of times, where shots weren't falling & things weren't going my way. Keep going, keep communicating, don't let it spiral down to the defensive side of the basketball”
Josh Lewenberg: Brandon Ingram on RJ Barrett: “His name has been everywhere (in trade rumours) this year. His name hasn't been brought up a lot on the positive side. His mindset is to prove to people that he belongs on this floor."
