Poll: Who Will Win Wednesday’s Play-In Games?
2024/04/poll-who-will-win-wednesdays-play-in-games.htmlThe 76ers will be missing De'Anthony Melton (back) and Robert Covington (knee), while the Heat will be without Josh Richardson (shoulder) and Terry Rozier (neck). … The Sixers and Heat would presumably rather take their chances with the Knicks.
Atlantic Notes: DiVincenzo, Embiid, Melton, Nets, Bridges
2024/04/atlantic-notes-divincenzo-embiid-melton-nets-bridges.htmlHe practiced on both Monday and Tuesday, per head coach Nick Nurse; 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) did not (Twitter links via Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports). … Knicks swingman Donte DiVincenzo is one of several notable players who will be ineligible for end-of-season awards this season despite playing in far more than 65 games, as James Herbert of CBS Sports observes.
Mavs’ Irving, Celtics’ Porzingis Named Players Of The Week
2024/04/irving-porzingis-named-players-of-the-week.htmlThe Suns' Devin Booker, Lakers'Anthony Davis, Mavs'Luka Doncic, Timberwolves'Rudy Gobert and Spurs'Victor Wembanyama were the other Western Conference nominees. … The Magic'sPaolo Banchero, Knicks'Jalen Brunson, Sixers' Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey and Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton were the other Eastern Conference…
Grizzlies’ Morant, Knicks’ Burks Seek Out New Agents
2024/04/morant-burks-seek-out-new-agents.htmlHe's moving on from Octagon to join Rich Paul and Anthony Fields of Klutch Sports. … Knicks guard Alec Burks is also changing agents, Newsday's Steve Popper tweets.
Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson Named Players Of The Month
2024/04/luka-doncic-jalen-brunson-named-players-of-the-month.htmlThe other Player of the Month nominees in the Western Conference were Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Green, Nikola Jokic, and Domantas Sabonis, according to the NBA (Twitter link). … Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been named the Western Conference's Player of the Month, while one of his former teammates - Knicks guard Jalen Brunson - has earned the honor for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).
Heat Notes: Play-In, Rotation, Jaquez, Butler, Martin
2024/04/heat-notes-play-in-rotation-jaquez-butler-martin.htmlThe Heat are facing a "make-or-break" week if they want to avoid the play-in tournament, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. … The Knicks we play next, we got to worry about that one and get that one at home and protect…
New York Notes: Thomas, Walker, Hartenstein, Brunson
2024/03/new-york-notes-thomas-walker-hartenstein-brunson.htmlBrunson came just one point shy of tying Carmelo Anthony's single-game franchise scoring record when the Knicks fell to the Spurs in overtime on Friday, The Athletic's Fred Katz writes. … Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein blames the Nets for his fall to the middle of the second round in the 2017 draft, which potentially cost him millions, according to The New York Post's Stefan Bondy.
Kings’ Malik Monk Feared To Have Sprained MCL
2024/03/kings-malik-monk-feared-to-have-sprained-mcl.htmlAccording to The Athletic's Anthony Slater and Charania, Monk was in the locker room in "decent spirits" but was definitely in pain and left the arena with a noticeable limp. … A win against Dallas on Friday would have kept them in sixth in the standings, but instead they're two games…
Latest On Stephen Curry
2024/03/latest-on-stephen-curry-2.htmlthe Lakers, and it sounds as if Curry might be able to return for that game, tweets Anthony Slater of The Athletic. … If he doesn't return on Saturday in Los Angeles, his next opportunity to play would be in the Bay Area…
Injury Notes: Curry, LeBron, Wembanyama, Brunson
2024/03/injury-notes-curry-lebron-wembanyama-brunson.htmlSan Antonio, tweets Anthony Slater of The Athletic. … Knicks star Jalen Brunson was able to return to action on Friday vs.
Pacific Notes: Moody, Kings, Nurkic, Stoudemire
2024/03/pacific-notes-moody-kings-nurkic-stoudemire.htmlMoses Moody's strong defense on Jalen Brunson was one of the keys to the Warriors' victory over the Knicks in New York on Thursday, writes Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Knicks Notes: Brunson, Hartenstein, Injury Updates, Anthony
2024/02/knicks-notes-brunson-hartenstein-injury-updates-anthony.htmlCarmelo Anthony is happy that his former agent, Knicks top exec Leon Rose, has mended fences with Klutch Sports' Rich Paul, according to The New York Post's Peter Botte. … The already depleted Knicks will go without two more prominent players tonight against New Orleans.
Lakers Rumors: LeBron, Knicks, Bronny, Murray, LaVine, More
2024/02/lakers-rumors-lebron-knicks-bronny-murray-lavine-more.htmlWhile James may have been attempting to put pressure on L.A.'s front office by using New York as leverage, the Knicks haven't had any internal discussions about pursuing him this summer, a league source tells Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha of The Athletic. … Later that week in New York, James made some not-so-subtle comments about his love for playing in Madison Square Garden and said he considered signing with the Knicks as a free agent in 2010.
And-Ones: MVP Race, 2024 Draft, Korkmaz, Okafor, More
2024/02/and-ones-mvp-race-2024-draft-korkmaz-okafor-more.htmlNotably, while just four of 100 media members had Anthony Edwards in their top five, one made the Timberwolves guard their MVP choice. … Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, and Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard rounded out the top five in Bontemps' latest poll, with Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell also appearing on double-digit ballots.
Injury Notes: VanVleet, Brunson, Middleton, Robinson, GPII
2024/02/injury-notes-vanvleet-brunson-middleton-robinson-gpii.htmlHowever, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic (Twitter link), Payton is unlikely to return during the team's current road trip, which concludes with a back-to-back set in Philadelphia on Wednesday and Indiana on Thursday. … Knicks guard Jalen Brunson turned his right ankle in the fourth quarter vs.
And-Ones: Lamb, Trade Candidates, Buyout Market, Pre-Agency, Dunk Contest
2024/02/and-ones-lamb-trade-candidates-buyout-market-pre-agency-dunk-contest.htmlFormer Warriors forward Anthony Lamb suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon while playing for the New Zealand Breakers, Olgun Uluc of ESPN tweets. … The Athletic's Danny Leroux notes that OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam fit that category, as the Knicks and Pacers, respectively, have positioned themselves to keep those starters after trades with Toronto.
Scotto’s Latest: Jones, Wright, Hayes, Grizzlies, Okoro, More
2024/02/scottos-latest-jones-wright-hayes-grizzlies-okoro-more.htmlThe Magic seem like an odd fit for Jones, since they have Markelle Fultz (another impending free agent), Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black as backcourt players who can initiate offense, though those duties are frequently handled by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. … According to Scotto, the Knicks, Hawks, Pacers, Suns and Bucks are all worth watching, as they all have an interest in two-way wings.
Pacific Notes: LeBron, AD, Westbrook, Harden, Little, Beal
2024/02/pacific-notes-lebron-ad-westbrook-harden-little-beal.htmlThe Lakers were without James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and left hip spasms) for Thursday's upset victory over Boston, and both players are questionable for Saturday's contest in New York. … the Celtics, is "hoping" to play against the Knicks.
Heat Notes: Butler, Two-Way Players, Richardson
2024/02/heat-notes-butler-two-way-players-richardson.htmlAfter losing seven games in a row for the first time since 2008, the Heat's coaches and players centered a plan around Jimmy Butler to save the team's season, writes the Miami Herald's Anthony Chiang. … Guard Josh Richardson was out of the rotation when the Heat played the Knicks last week.
Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Brunson, McBride, Simmons
2024/02/atlantic-notes-celtics-brunson-mcbride-simmons.htmlteam that was playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. … Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson accepted an invitation to participate in the Three-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend, according to TNT and Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes (Twitter link).
2024 NBA All-Star Reserves Revealed
2024/02/2024-nba-all-star-reserves-revealed.htmlGuard: Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves… Frontcourt: Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves
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)