Moses Moody hit several big shots in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, but he wasn’t on the floor for the closing minutes as the Warriors fell to the Kings. That’s something coach Steve Kerr may have to change if the third-year guard remains productive, writes Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. Moody scored 11 points in the first seven minutes of the quarter, making all four … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Moody, Thompson, Green, Paul, Payton
Deni Avdija Finds Shooting Consistency
Wizards forward Deni Avdija has become more consistent after being a hot-and-cold shooter through his first three NBA seasons, notes Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports. Avdija is third on the team in scoring at 12.1 PPG while shooting a career-high 51.9% from the floor and 39.6% from three-point range. The 22-year-old is solidified as part of the future in Washington after … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija Finds Shooting Consistency
Ryan Rollins To Be Evaluated Weekly For Knee Strain
Ryan Rollins will be evaluated weekly for a right knee strain, the Wizards announced via Twitter. The second-year guard has missed the past two games, and the team explained that it is opting to handle the injury conservatively. Rollins has appeared in eight games, averaging 4.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 6.1 minutes per night. … [Read more...] about Ryan Rollins To Be Evaluated Weekly For Knee Strain
Southeast Notes: Fultz, Howard, Coulibaly, Heat
Magic starting point guard Markelle Fultz has missed seven straight games with left knee tendinitis, and it appears for now he’s still being limited to individual workouts, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). “We’ll continue to evaluate him on a daily basis to see how he responds to the treatment that he’s getting,” head coach Jahmal Mosley said. “…[We’ve] … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Fultz, Howard, Coulibaly, Heat
Pacers, Lakers First Teams To Clinch Tournament Quarterfinal Spots
The first two quarterfinalists for the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament were determined on Tuesday, as the Pacers‘ win over Atlanta and the Lakers‘ blowout of Utah ensured that both clubs will advance to the knockout round of the tournament. Indiana, the winner of East Group A, is 3-0 in round robin play and holds the tiebreaker over the 2-1 Cavaliers due to their … [Read more...] about Pacers, Lakers First Teams To Clinch Tournament Quarterfinal Spots