Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Pistons guard Cade Cunningham are the NBA’s Players of the Month for October/November, earning the honor for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively, per an announcement from the league (Twitter link). It’s the ninth time that Jokic has won a Player of the Month award over the course of his 11-year career. He earned it in this case with … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham Earn Player Of The Month Honors
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Brutal reality the Hawks are forcing Trae Young to accept
The Atlanta Hawks are a different team now than they were in years past, and in a way that's going to be different for Trae Young. … [Read more...] about Brutal reality the Hawks are forcing Trae Young to accept
Is Asa Newell The Right Pick For Atlanta Hawks At 23?
The Atlanta Hawks made it clear on draft night that they viewed Asa Newell as the right pick for their future. The path to get him, though, was a little unconventional. Sitting at pick No. 13, the Hawks strongly considered taking Newell there. Instead, they pivoted into a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire their 2026 first-round pick. That move let them slide down … [Read more...] about Is Asa Newell The Right Pick For Atlanta Hawks At 23?
Doncic, Brunson Named Players Of Week
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Doncic led the Lakers to three wins this past week while averaging 37.3 points, 10.3 assists and 8.7 rebounds. Brunson lifted the Knicks to four wins by averaging 28.8 points and 4.5 … [Read more...] about Doncic, Brunson Named Players Of Week
Trae Young Progressing From Sprained MCL, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks
Trae Young is progressing from his sprained MCL and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the Atlanta Hawks announced over the weekend. Young, who was injured on October 29, has missed 15 games. The Hawks are 10-5 since the knee injury. Young is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists per game on the season. … [Read more...] about Trae Young Progressing From Sprained MCL, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks