Although there has been some speculation that the Pistons could try to make a major win-now move to fortify their roster ahead of the playoffs, multiple sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that Detroit is unlikely to deal away any of its core players, a group that includes Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey and Isaiah Stewart. It’s a little strange to see Harris, who is currently … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: Pistons, Suns, Raptors, Pelicans, Thunder
Injury Notes: F. Wagner, Green, Curry, Williams
The Magic are gearing up for a game against the Grizzlies in Germany. Their German star, Franz Wagner, is hoping that he can make his return from injury by then, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). “I feel good,” Wagner said. “I’ve been working really hard the last couple of weeks to get back as soon as I can. Hopefully that will be in Berlin. But … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: F. Wagner, Green, Curry, Williams
Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record during the week of December 29 to January 4. This is the first time Avdija has … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
Pacific Notes: Melton, Horford, Kuminga, Brooks, Sallis
It has been an up-and-down season so far for the Warriors, who haven’t been more than three games over .500 at any point in the first half and currently hold a 20-18 record. However, in the view of Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, the team should still be in good shape if it can consistently get the sort of contributions from “X-factors” that it did in Wednesday’s victory … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Melton, Horford, Kuminga, Brooks, Sallis
Injury Notes: Strus, Bogdanovic, Wagners, Bouyea
The Cavaliers still aren’t close to having swingman Max Strus back in their lineup. Strus, who is coming off left foot surgery to repair a Jones fracture, recently underwent evaluation and imaging on that foot, and while that exam showed “positive progress,” more time is required for the fracture to fully heal, the team announced today (Twitter link). According to the Cavs’ … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Strus, Bogdanovic, Wagners, Bouyea