Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis, who has missed the past four games with an unspecified illness, will return to action on Friday against Denver, as Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN relays (Twitter links). Head coach Quin Snyder said before Friday’s game that Atlanta will be keeping a close eye on Porzingis, adding that the Latvian big man would be on a minutes restriction, though no … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Porzingis, Johnson Returning Friday Against Denver
Latest On Giannis Antetokounmpo
In the wake of a Shams Charania report stating that star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has reopened conversations with the Bucks about his future, head coach Doc Rivers – who dismissed Antetokounmpo-related trade speculation in October – reacted with exasperation when asked about the latest rumors. “So, here we go again. There’s been no conversations,” Rivers told reporters, … [Read more...] about Latest On Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA Execs Express Reservations About Young, Morant, LaMelo
There’s a sense among rival teams that Hawks guard Trae Young, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, and Hornets guard LaMelo Ball could all be available ahead of this February’s trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks. However, several scouts and executives who spoke to ESPN expressed reservations about the trio of star point guards. “I wouldn’t want any of … [Read more...] about NBA Execs Express Reservations About Young, Morant, LaMelo
Southeast Notes: Johnson, Ball, Banchero, Magic, Sarr
Jalen Johnson‘s All-Star level season reached new heights on Sunday as the Hawks forward poured in a career-best 41 points against Philadelphia in a double-overtime win. He scored 12 of those points during the extra sessions. “I think that’s been the really exciting thing about the things he’s doing is, when he’s made mistakes, he hasn’t let it get to him,” Hawks head coach … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Johnson, Ball, Banchero, Magic, Sarr
Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link). Barnes led the surprising Raptors to a 14-7 record through the end of November, and the team posted the NBA’s sixth-best defensive rating … [Read more...] about Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace Named Defensive Players Of The Month