NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Pelicans
Spurs
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama isn’t just coming. He’s here.
The MVP race has mostly been framed around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Fair enough. But...
NBA offseason trade proposal sends Giannis to Knicks, Zion to Bucks
This one would flip the league on its head.
A proposed three-team deal from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in New York....
NBA Notes: Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Celtics, Charles Bassey, Pelicans
Pacers
It took a little while, but Ivica Zubac has finally made his debut with the Pacers.
Acquired at the trade deadline, Zubac had been sidelined...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Reaches Contract Incentive, Boosts Salary
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has hit another milestone in his contract.
By appearing in his 51st game of the season, Williamson increased the...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers, JJ Redick, Warriors
Pelicans
The Pelicans keep stacking wins. Yes, the Pelicans.
New Orleans knocked off the Raptors, 122-111, on Wednesday as Trey Murphy III scored 28 points and...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Mikal Bridges, Timberwolves, Kyle Anderson, Pelicans
Knicks
It’s been a mixed season for Mikal Bridges.
As The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III noted, the veteran wing has delivered some big nights, including...
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...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pelicans, Saddiq Bey, Pacers
Knicks
The Knicks have won plenty, but questions remain about how Karl-Anthony Towns fits in coach Mike Brown’s offense, per Stefan Bondy of the New...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr, Pelicans, Mavericks, Naji Marshall
Rockets
The Rockets won again Thursday — four victories in five games since the break — but they may have taken a hit late.
Forward Jabari...
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray faced far more than rehab on long road back
The Pelicans will welcome Dejounte Murray back tonight. That part is easy to write.
The harder part is everything it took to get here.
Murray’s long...
NBA Notes: Wembanyama eyes dunk contest, Jordan flashes back, Middleton steadies Mavs
Victor Wembanyama might already be planning his next All-Star Weekend moment. After throwing down a two-handed windmill dunk in a recent Spurs win, Wembanyama...
NBA Notes: Heat, Tyler Herro, Pelicans, Bryce McGowens, Bol Bol
Heat
Heat guard Tyler Herro confirmed Thursday that he fractured three ribs last month and said he’s finally feeling close to himself again.
“There’s not too...
NBA Tanking Rankings: The Jazz have zero shame
This season has crossed a line.
We have seen tanking before. Strategic losing. Soft landings. Quiet rotations. This is different.
A full 10 teams are openly...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Clippers
Warriors
Draymond Green doesn’t sound like someone thinking about the end just yet.
Speaking with Mark Medina of EssentiallySports.com, Green said he believes he has “two...
