NBA Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Celtics
Raptors
Scottie Barnes is stuffing the defensive stat sheet again and the impact is loud.
As relayed by Eric Koreen of The Athletic, Barnes is the...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Celtics
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic isn’t scoring quite as much and that’s not bothering Denver one bit.
He’s averaging 24.4 points on 15.1 shots a night, down from...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Lakers
Bucks
Myles Turner got booed in his return to the Pacers, and the Bucks made sure those fans left annoyed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hit a jumper at...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Nets, Noah Clowney
76ers
Joel Embiid finally got a late game runway again. It just did not end in a win.
Embiid returned for the final 7 minutes and...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Jakob Poeltl, Celtics, Baylor Scheierman, Sixers
Raptors
Toronto was short on size Wednesday and it showed. The Raptors were outrebounded 53-22 in a loss to the Rockets, with center Jakob Poeltl...
East Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Celtics
76ers
The Sixers just keep winning and finding new heroes along the way.
Behind Tyrese Maxey’s 39 points and 10 assists, Philadelphia pulled off a 139-134...
East Notes: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Sixers
Celtics
Anfernee Simons looked like his old self in Boston’s win at New Orleans, scoring 25 points off the bench and hitting six three-pointers in...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets, Celtics, Hugo Gonzalez
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves received a bit of good news regarding Anthony Edwards. His MRI confirmed a right hamstring strain, but the team said he’ll be...
East Notes: Wizards, Kyshawn George, Heat, Terry Rozier, Celtics
Wizards
Kyshawn George looked every bit like a rising star Friday night.
The second-year forward erupted for a career-high 34 points on 11-of-15 shooting, adding 11...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: NBA not doing enough to protect players from sports betting fallout
Celtics star Jaylen Brown says the NBA needs to do a better job protecting its players from the growing influence of sports betting.
Speaking to...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations
Celtics
Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset.
President of basketball operations...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Bismack Biyombo, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Celtics
Spurs
Bismack Biyombo’s impact on the Spurs goes well beyond rebounds and rim protection.
As Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News detailed, the veteran center...
NBA Moves: Cavs, Zeke Mayo, Nuggets, Moses Brown, Celtics
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers have waived rookie guard Zeke Mayo, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, clearing the way for him to join the Cleveland Charge.
Mayo, who...
NBA Moves: Magic, Colin Castleton, Blazers, Javonte Cook, Celtics
Magic
The Magic are promoting center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Orlando had an open two-way slot, so no...
