After recording 10 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists with no turnovers in 18 minutes during Monday’s win vs. Utah, former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons appeared to tweak his left knee due to an awkward landing after blocking Talen Horton-Tucker‘s shot (video link). The Nets swingman subsequently underwent an MRI after experiencing swelling, but it revealed no structural … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Simmons, Wizards, Pistons, Russell, Hawks
Scotto’s Latest: Lakers, Murray, Russell, Hachimura, Brown, More
Dejounte Murray is the Lakers‘ top target as they search for a point guard before the trade deadline, but they’ll likely need to find a third team to get a deal done, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype says in a discussion about the team with Jovan Buha of The Athletic. L.A. has discussed a deal with the Hawks involving D’Angelo Russell, rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino and the team’s next … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Lakers, Murray, Russell, Hachimura, Brown, More
NBA Announces Player Pool For 2024 Rising Stars Event
The NBA has officially revealed the 11 rookies, 10 sophomores, and seven G League players who will take part in the Rising Stars event at All-Star weekend in Indianapolis next month. The following players, as voted on by NBA coaching staffs, made the cut: Rookies Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) Keyonte George (Jazz) Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans) Scoot Henderson (Trail Blazers) Chet … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Player Pool For 2024 Rising Stars Event
Wizards Executives, Players Discuss Head Coaching Change
Appearing at a press conference on Thursday, Wizards executives Michael Winger and Will Dawkins explained that the decision to move Wes Unseld Jr. out of his head coaching position was more about how the team was losing than about the losses themselves, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post and Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “We can tolerate losing a game in which we … [Read more...] about Wizards Executives, Players Discuss Head Coaching Change
Fischer’s Latest: Point Guard Rumors, Sixers, Rockets, More
After Charlotte was able to secure a first-round pick from Miami in this week’s deal for Terry Rozier, teams with quality guards available are expected to use that return as a benchmark, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who suggests that the Wizards, Trail Blazers, and Raptors want “at least a first-round pick” for Tyus Jones, Malcolm Brogdon, and Bruce Brown, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Point Guard Rumors, Sixers, Rockets, More