NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Suns, Devin Booker, AJ Dybantsa
Pelicans
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson saw his career-high streak of 35 straight games played end Sunday because of an ankle sprain.
But don’t expect a long...
Warriors’ Al Horford backs Luke Kornet’s criticism of Hawks’ ‘Magic City Night’
Add Al Horford to the list.
The veteran Warriors big man — who began his career with Atlanta — publicly supported Luke Kornet after Kornet...
James Harden: ‘I’ll figure it out’ as Cavs’ system elevates him
James Harden once declared, “I’m not a system player. I am a system.”
With the Cavaliers, he’s something else.
As The Ringer’s Michael Pina detailed, Harden’s...
NBA trade proposal sends DeMar DeRozan to Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher to Kings
File this under interesting. Risky. And something that might make sense.
Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey floated a hypothetical trade that would send DeMar DeRozan from...
Kawhi Leonard on Darius Garland: ‘He’s an All-Star player’
The debut is in the books. Now comes the build.
Darius Garland scored 12 points in 23 minutes off the bench in his first game...
Darius Garland scores 12 in Clippers debut vs. Warriors
A new uniform. Same spotlight.
Darius Garland made his debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, finishing with 12 points in a 114-101...
Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return, roll past Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo was back. The Boston Celtics barely blinked.
Boston handled the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-81, on Monday night, overshadowing Antetokounmpo’s return from a right calf...
Rockets hold off Wizards, but Trae Young steals the show
The Houston Rockets got the win. But the night in Washington belonged to a player who didn’t even suit up.
Trae Young was ejected from...
Wizards’ Trae Young ejected before making team debut
Well, you don't see that every day. That's right -- Trae Young was ejected Monday night before ever playing a game for the Washington...
Suns Notes: Booker nearing return, Green searching for rhythm
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took part in 5-on-5 work at Sunday’s practice, a significant step as he works back from a right hip...
Nuggets to sign veteran point guard Tyus Jones
Veteran point guard Tyus Jones is headed to a contender.
Jones plans to sign with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Kevin Bradbury told ESPN’s Shams...
Trae Young to make Wizards debut Thursday vs. Jazz
Trae Young is set to suit up for the Washington Wizards for the first time.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the four-time All-Star will make...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Rockets, Tyus Jones, Darryn Peterson
Mavericks
Khris Middleton chose to remain with the Mavericks rather than pursue a buyout, and that makes sense.
As relayed by The Stein Line's Marc Stein,...
Mavericks optimistic Cooper Flagg nearing return
There’s growing belief inside the Dallas Mavericks that rookie standout Cooper Flagg is closing in on a return.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein...
