NBA Notes: Nets, Tanking, Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Darryn Peterson
Nets
According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Nets coach Jordi Fernandez appears increasingly focused on evaluating young players rather than chasing wins...
Hawks Win Ninth Straight, Longest Streak Since 2014-15
The Atlanta Hawks are suddenly the hottest team in the NBA.
Atlanta rolled past the Milwaukee Bucks, 122-99, on Saturday to extend its winning streak...
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...
Cavs’ Max Strus listed as probable, on track for season debut Sunday
The Cavaliers may finally be getting Max Strus back.
Strus, who has missed the entire season while recovering from surgery to repair a Jones fracture...
Raptors Notes: Scottie Barnes Delivers Late Play, Brandon Ingram Shows Out
The Toronto Raptors picked up a needed win Friday over the Phoenix Suns, and Scottie Barnes delivered one of the biggest moments of the...
Warriors’ Stephen Curry Says He’s Still Loving The Game, Not Thinking Of Retirement
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been in the NBA for a long time now. That we know. Retirement, though, is not something...
Hawks Not Interested In Trading Jalen Johnson For Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Atlanta Hawks have no plans to move forward Jalen Johnson in any potential pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein...
Jalen Johnson Says Hawks Reassured Him Amid Giannis Trade Rumors
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson said the organization made it clear he wasn’t going anywhere when trade rumors involving Giannis Antetokounmpo surfaced earlier this...
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season
Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door...
Ty Jerome Continues Strong Run With Grizzlies After Injury Return
Former Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome is starting to find a groove with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jerome scored 21 points Friday against the Detroit Pistons and...
Rudy Gobert Says Thunder Show ‘Mindset’ Timberwolves Want To Match
Rudy Gobert believes the Oklahoma City Thunder offer a blueprint for the type of approach the Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to build.
And he says...
Rudy Gobert: Victor Wembanyama Dedicated To ‘Every Aspect Of Greatness’
Rudy Gobert has spent plenty of time around elite players. What stands out about Victor Wembanyama, he says, is the little things.
The Minnesota Timberwolves...
Magic Johnson Meets With Nevada Officials About NBA Expansion Team
NBA legend Magic Johnson has taken steps toward bringing a franchise to Las Vegas.
Johnson met last month with Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and other...
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...
