Tag: Ajay Mitchell
Thunder vow to return stronger after Spurs end repeat bid
The Thunder's quest to repeat as NBA champions came to an abrupt end Saturday, but don't expect them to view this season as anything...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Rob Pelinka, Kings, Magic, coaching rumors
Lakers
The Lakers didn’t need much convincing after getting swept by Oklahoma City. They came away from the series believing they need more depth, more...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Timberwolves, Ayo Dosunmu, Magic
Thunder
This is what a No. 1 seed is supposed to look like, and yes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ridiculous. Again.
Forty-two points. Fifteen of 18 shooting....
Spurs’ Keldon Johnson named NBA Sixth Man of Year
Make it two major awards for the Spurs in three days.
After Victor Wembanyama took home Defensive Player of the Year, guard Keldon Johnson has...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Timberwolves
Thunder
Thunder wing Jalen Williams returned Monday from a hamstring injury, finishing with 18 points and six assists.
Williams said he’s feeling good physically, noting that...
Cavs catch a break on injury report entering rematch with Thunder
The Cavaliers have spent much of the season juggling injuries and rotations. On Sunday, they finally get to be the healthier team.
That matters, because...
Dribbles: Cavs survive Hornets, win streak rolls to seven
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 118-113 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.
1. It was the second night of a back-to-back. Loud building....
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Clippers, Norchad Omier
Thunder
The Thunder will remain shorthanded coming out of the break.
Superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still recovering from an abdominal strain and will be reevaluated...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Pistons, Daniss Jenkins, Blazers
Spurs
Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first.
The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Jakob Poeltl, Blazers, Jerami Grant, Thunder
Raptors
Frontcourt depth continues to loom as a concern for the Raptors
Michael Grange of Sportsnet argues that Toronto can’t simply wait and hope that Jakob...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Thunder, Ajay Mitchell, Timberwolves
Jazz
The rest of the league keeps waiting for Utah to blink, to finally toss Lauri Markkanen onto the trade pile and lean into a...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Heat
Raptors
Brandon Ingram delivered again. The Raptors forward hit a game-winner to beat the Pacers and push Toronto’s winning streak to nine.
Ingram and Scottie Barnes...
NBA Notes: Heat, Tyler Herro, Knicks, Josh Hart, Thunder
Heat
Tyler Herro needed a minute to shake off the rust. Then he needed no time at all.
In his season debut Monday night, Herro poured...
NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija, Thunder, Ajay Mitchell, Nuggets
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers held a players-only meeting after Friday’s 24-point loss in Houston, per Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.
It was their first truly...
