Basketball

The Pacers’ losing streak stretched to eight games on Monday but there was a silver lining in their loss to the red-hot Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star points out. Bennedict Mathurin, who had missed 11 games due to a toe sprain, scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half. Mathurin asserts that the team has the ability to turn things around. “We’re 1-13 right … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Mathurin, Embiid, George, Ivey, Risacher

Despite the hot streak and Jalen Johnson's emergence, the Hawks would be fools to trade Trae Young. … [Read more...] about Trae Young trade would leave the Hawks with a gigantic void

Heat center Bam Adebayo hasn’t played since November 5 due to a toe injury, but he could be back in action Wednesday. He’s listed as questionable to play against Golden State, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel tweets. Miami has posted a 4-2 record in his absence. Here’s more from the Southeast Division: Paolo Banchero will miss his third consecutive game on Tuesday due to a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Adebayo, Banchero, Mann, Wizards, Alexander-Walker

Jalen Johnson and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 4. Johnson averaged 24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists as the Atlanta Hawks went 4-0. Jokic averaged 39.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 3-0. Jokic scored 55 points in a win last week against the Los Angeles Clippers to highlight his strong play. … [Read more...] about Jalen Johnson, Nikola Jokic Named NBA Players Of Week 4

Without Trae Young, the Hawks have played at an elite level on both sides of the floor. How will they adjust to his arrival later this season? Will they remain a more by-committee offense, or elect to return to heliocentric basketball? … [Read more...] about Hawks quickly realizing harsh truth about Trae Young and championship basketball