Heat Notes: Losing Streak, Martin, Spoelstra, Robinson, Big Three
2024/01/heat-notes-losing-streak-martin-spoelstra-robinson-big-three.htmlOn that same topic, Herro said the team is still trying to find the reasons for the recent slide, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. … Robinson took a hard fall and his head snapped back as he hit the court on Saturday against the Knicks.
And-Ones: All-Star Questions, Lillard, Partizan, Wright
2024/01/and-ones-all-star-questions-lillard-partizan-wright.htmlAs mentioned in the article, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Paolo Banchero, Bam Adebayo, Derrick White and Jalen Williams are among the All-Star caliber players worthy of a nod. … Brunson is a popular pick for biggest snub in the All-Star Game after averaging 26.5 points and 6.4 assists per game for the surging Knicks.
Heat Notes: Rozier, Butler, Jaquez, Love
2024/01/heat-notes-rozier-butler-jaquez-love.htmlOn Wednesday, Rozier had a physical and made his Heat debut, a home loss to the undermanned Grizzlies, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. … Rookie forward Jaime Jaquez will be available on Saturday against the Knicks after missing the past six games with a groin injury, the team announced (via Twitter).
Team USA Announces 41-Player Pool For 2024 Olympics
2024/01/team-usa-announces-41-player-pool-for-2024-olympics.htmlAnthony Davis (Lakers)… Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Dinwiddie, Anunoby, Raptors, Walsh
2024/01/atlantic-notes-nets-dinwiddie-anunoby-raptors-walsh.htmlAnthony Puccio of NetsDaily.com says the Nets "aren't very good" and argues the team should pick a direction and stick with it, since the lack of clarity about the future is casting a cloud over the organization. … The Knicks are 8-2 since they traded for OG Anunoby and the results aren't a coincidence, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic, who lays out several eye-opening stats related to Anunoby's impact early on in his tenure.
Atlantic Notes: Knicks’ Second Unit, Brunson, Melton, Porter
2024/01/atlantic-notes-knicks-second-unit-brunson-melton-porter.htmlSixers guard De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response) sat out against Denver on Tuesday and will also miss at least the next two games, Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports tweets. … The Knicks' bench, depleted by injuries and the OG Anunoby trade with the Raptors, has the front office seeking a proven scorer to bolster the second unit, according to Steve Popper of Newsday.
Atlantic Notes: McBride, Nets, Simmons, Embiid, Melton
2024/01/atlantic-notes-mcbride-nets-simmons-embiid-melton.htmlSixers coach Nick Nurse expects De'Anthony Melton to be sidelined at least a week as he deals with a lumbar injury, per Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). … Miles McBride's role has been expanding since the Knicks traded Immanuel Quickley to Toronto, so he was ready when he made his first start of the season on Saturday night, writes Steve Popper of Newsday.
Southeast Notes: Murray, Love, Butler, Swider, Fultz
2024/01/southeast-notes-murray-love-butler-swider-fultz.htmlKevin Love is the latest addition to the Heat's injury list, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. … Before Immanuel Quickley was traded to Toronto, the Hawks discussed a deal that would have sent Dejounte Murray to the Knicks in exchange for Quickley and a first-round pick, according to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times.
Raptors Notes: Siakam, Barnes, Rajakovic, Quickley, Trent
2024/01/raptors-siakam-barnes-rajakovic-quickley-trent.htmlAccording to Anthony Slater, there's been trade chatter on a substantial level between the two teams in recent weeks. … "But it wouldn’t be right to leave without saying a little something just to let y’all know that the love is mutual." Quickley spent the first three-plus seasons of his career with the Knicks after being drafted by New York with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Schröder, Gibson, Grimes
2024/01/atlantic-notes-sixers-schroder-gibson-grimes.htmlAs we relayed earlier this afternoon, Embiid appears likely to remain sidelined on Wednesday, but Tobias Harris and De'Anthony Melton remain on track to return to the lineup. … Noting that recently waived big man Taj Gibson was "instrumental" in getting the Knicks through a stretch in the schedule when multiple frontcourt players were injured, head coach Tom Thibodeau referred to Gibson as "the ultimate pro" and said there will be "an open door" for the 38-year-old to join New York's coaching staff once he decides to retire as a player, per Peter Botte of The New York Post.
Rockets’ Sengun, Knicks’ Brunson Named Players Of The Week
2024/01/rockets-sengun-knicks-brunson-named-players-of-the-week.htmlAccording to the NBA, the other nominees in the West were Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Nikola Jokic, Lauri Markkanen, Domantas Sabonis and Anfernee Simons. … Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA's Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter).
Wolves Notes: Defense, Status, Jones, Rubio
2024/01/wolves-notes-defense-status-jones-rubio.htmlIn a subscriber-only story written by Hine, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns shared stories about former teammate Ricky Rubio, who announced his retirement from the NBA. … Following consecutive losses for the first time this season, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch decided to show his team on film how it defended when playing at peak performance, rather than the mistakes made against the Knicks and Pelicans.
Northwest Notes: McLaughlin, Olynyk, Jazz, Thunder
2024/01/northwest-notes-mclaughlin-olynyk-jazz-thunder.htmlIn a pair of stories on the ascendant Thunder, Zach Kram of The Ringer takes a look at how impactful Chet Holmgren has been in his first 33 NBA games, while Anthony Slater of The Athletic explores how the team has taken advantage of its versatility and been "open-minded and experimental" in building a top-five offense. … "Every single time he's come in and had a super positive impact," Finch said after the loss to the Knicks.
New York Notes: Knicks, Towns, Simmons, Walker, Nets
2024/01/new-york-notes-knicks-towns-simmons-walker-nets.htmlOn Run It Back (Twitter video link), Shams Charania of The Athletic suggested the Knicks will "always" have interest in Karl-Anthony Towns, who presumably won't be going anywhere this season, as Minnesota has the best record in the Western Conference. … While Sam Vecenie of The Athletic recently said he views the Knicks/Raptors trade as the "Immanuel Quickley trade" rather than the "OG Anunoby trade," he likes what Anunoby will bring to New York.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Haliburton Named Players Of The Week
2024/01/gilgeous-alexander-haliburton-named-players-of-the-week.htmlIn addition to several of the usual suspects - Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De'Aaron Fox, and Domantas Sabonis - Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson was among the nominees in the Western Conference for the first time in his young career. … The star point guard had back-to-back 20-point, 20-assist performances against the Bulls and Knicks and averaged 25.3 PPG and 17.7 APG across Indiana's three wins, with a shooting line of .509/.417/.714.
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Road Trip, Trade Talk, Melton
2024/01/sixers-notes-embiid-road-trip-trade-talk-melton.htmlDe'Anthony Melton won't play on Tuesday due to lumbar spine soreness, Pompey tweets. … In the aftermath of the Knicks acquiring OG Anunoby, coach Nick Nurse was asked if the Sixers needed to make a move before the trade deadline.
Raptors/Knicks Trade Notes: Draft Pick, Cap Details, More
2023/12/raptors-knicks-trade-notes-draft-pick-cap-details-more.htmlThe first seven were Jamaal Magloire, Cory Joseph, Anthony Bennett, Oshae Brissett, Khem Birch, Dalano Banton, and Chris Boucher. … While the Raptors won't acquire a first-round pick in their deal sending OG Anunoby to the Knicks, the one draft pick Toronto is getting is essentially equivalent to a late first, tweets ESPN's Bobby Marks.
Stein’s Latest: Olynyk, LaVine, Tucker, Murray, McClung
2023/12/steins-latest-olynyk-lavine-tucker-murray-mcclung.htmlalso prizes salary flexibility and tends to seek out players with shorter contracts to team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. … Stein also expects the Knicks to have interest in Olynyk after starting center Mitchell Robinson underwent ankle surgery that could sideline him for the rest of the season.
Atlantic Notes: Knicks Frontcourt, Skapintsev, Embiid, Harris, Smith
2023/12/atlantic-notes-knicks-frontcourt-skapintsev-embiid-harris-smith.html"He's unstoppable, man," guard Anthony Edwards said per Star Tribune's Chris Hine. … As the Knicks grapple with injuries to Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims, they're beginning to look for options to add to their frontcourt depth — which currently consists of Isaiah Hartenstein and Taj Gibson — according to SNY's Ian Begley (Twitter link).
Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Melton, Reed
2023/12/atlantic-notes-raptors-melton-reed.htmlSixers guard De'Anthony Melton sustained a left thigh contusion in the first half of Wednesday's contest against Minnesota and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, the team announced (Twitter link via Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports). … Pelicans wing Trey Murphy, Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson are three of the five players Murphy mentions.
Los Angeles Notes: Clippers’ Streak, Coffey, Davis, James
2023/12/los-angeles-notes-winning-streak-coffey-road-trip-davis-james.htmlThe Lakers list Anthony Davis (left adductor, hip spasm) and LeBron James (left calf contusion) as questionable for Monday's home game against the Knicks, Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times tweets. … He saw 17 more minutes of action against the Knicks on Saturday after playing sparingly in the first 23 games.
Knicks Notes: Robinson, Brunson, DiVincenzo, Trade Options
2023/12/knicks-notes-robinson-brunson-divincenzo-trade-options.htmlHe questions how Chicago's Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan or even Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns would get their normal usage rate with the current roster in New York. … Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for tonight's game with inflammation in his left ankle and will undergo further testing, writes Mark W.
Knicks Notes: Trade Rumors, Towns, Quickley, Grades
2023/12/knicks-notes-trade-rumors-towns-quickley-grades.htmlThe Knicks checked in on Karl-Anthony Towns earlier this season, but didn't make an offer for the Timberwolves big man and haven't made a "serious run" at him in recent years, Katz writes. … Although the Knicks have conveyed to potential trade partners that they want to acquire a star, they don't expect one to become available during the 2023/24 season, Fred Katz writes for The Athletic.
Timberwolves Notes: Gobert, Edwards, McDaniels, McLaughlin
2023/12/timberwolves-notes-gobert-edwards-mcdaniels-mclaughlin.htmlGobert is also blending well with Karl-Anthony Towns on the court, Krawczynski notes. … 20 against the Knicks, was reevaluated and he's progressing well throughout his rehabilitation program with no setbacks, according to a team press release.
De’Aaron Fox, Julius Randle Named Players Of The Week
2023/12/deaaron-fox-julius-randle-named-players-of-the-week.htmlAs Tommy Beer tweets, Randle joins Jalen Brunson -- who won two weeks ago -- as the first pair of Knicks teammates to win the weekly award in the same season since 2012/13, when Carmelo Anthony and J.R. … Kings guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward Julius Randle have been named the NBA's players of the week, the league announced (via Twitter).