NBA Notes: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Sixers, Jared McCain, Raptors
Celtics
Anfernee Simons is making the most of his minutes, and Boston isn’t complaining.
The Celtics guard has stacked back-to-back 23-point nights, a notable bump after...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Egor Demin, Raptors
Celtics
The Celtics had held steady without Jayson Tatum, entering Friday at 8-7 despite a thinned-out roster. But their worst loss of the season arrived...
Raptors become first to advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Raptors are the first team to clinch a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals after a 30-point win over the Wizards on Friday.
Toronto...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Mavericks
Timberwolves
The Wolves didn’t have Jaden McDaniels on Wednesday and Anthony Edwards kept searching for his rhythm.
Edwards went 6-of-20 from the field, 1-of-8 from deep...
NBA Notes: Knicks, OG Anunoby, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Lakers
Knicks
The Knicks will be without OG Anunoby for at least two weeks. He’ll be reevaluated then, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Anunoby strained his left hamstring...
Raptors on rise as Scottie Barnes doing job at both ends early
The Raptors have flipped their season after a 1-4 start, winning seven of their last eight to move to 8-5.
Thursday’s win in Cleveland was...
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: 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: Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Raptors, Knicks, Mitchell Robinson
Nets
The Nets are still winless, and while some in the organization might quietly welcome a high draft pick, coach Jordi Fernandez isn’t accepting the...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Bulls
Raptors
Brandon Ingram is finally healthy — and hungry.
After nearly two lost seasons to ankle injuries and uncertainty, the former All-Star told Eric Koreen of...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Raptors, Gradey Dick, Pacers
Pelicans
The Pelicans’ summer trade for Jordan Poole drew mixed reactions at the time, but early signs point to a strong fit in New Orleans.
As...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Suns, Mark Williams, Nets
Raptors
Brandon Ingram says he’s embracing a new chapter in Toronto.
In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, the former Pelicans forward said he...
NBA Moves: Pelicans, Jordan Hawkins, Raptors, Mavs, Zhaire Smith
Pelicans
The Pelicans have exercised their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Both...
East Notes: Heat, Tyler Herro, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Raptors
Heat
Tyler Herro wants to stay in Miami, but an extension doesn’t look close.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, there haven’t been any substantive talks between...
