Kings rookie big man Maxime Raynaud is hopeful he didn’t suffer a significant injury on Friday, Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee reports. He had to be helped off the court during the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg while attempting to set a screen for Russell Westbrook. “I’ll be fine,” Raynaud said. “It was just scary. … I think it was just an unpleasing … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Raynaud, Doncic, James, Knecht, Allen
Suns’ Jalen Green Fined $25K For Profane Comment
Suns guard Jalen Green has been fined $25K by the NBA for using profanity when interrupting a teammate’s live television interview, the league announced on Tuesday (via Twitter). Green made his comments while Collin Gillespie was being interviewed at the conclusion of the Suns’ 115-101 victory over the Wizards on Monday. Gillespie posted 25 points and six assists against … [Read more...] about Suns’ Jalen Green Fined $25K For Profane Comment
Pelicans’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams Ejected After Fight
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams were both ejected from Saturday’s game in New Orleans after a brief fight late in the third quarter, writes Rashad Milligan of NOLA.com. Alvarado was whistled for a foul after pushing Williams, who was attempting to set a screen, with two hands (YouTube link). As Alvarado looked to the official to plead his case, … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams Ejected After Fight
Jordan Ott Discusses Fight That Led To Mark Williams’ Suspension
Suns coach Jordan Ott said after Saturday’s game that a more physical atmosphere led to the fight that resulted in suspensions for Mark Williams and Jose Alvarado, per Dana Scott of The Arizona Republic (subscription required). Williams and Alvarado exchanged punches in the third quarter on Saturday as the Suns and Pelicans faced one another for the second time in two nights. … [Read more...] about Jordan Ott Discusses Fight That Led To Mark Williams’ Suspension
NBA Suspends Alvarado, Williams
The NBA announced today that Jose Alvarado has been suspended for two games without pay for his role in Saturday night’s fight during the Pelicans‘ game against the Suns (Twitter link). Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended for one game. Both players were ejected during the third quarter of the game after a hard foul from the Pelicans guard led to Williams shoving … [Read more...] about NBA Suspends Alvarado, Williams