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
Fischer’s Latest: CP3, Harden, Gillespie, Cavs, Knicks
There had been some speculation that Chris Paul could be moved by the Clippers on December 15, the day he became trade-eligible, but that did not occur. While Paul is no longer around the team after Los Angeles announced that it was “parting ways” with the franchise icon, the Clippers are working with his representatives to find Paul a new club that he finds desirable, writes … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: CP3, Harden, Gillespie, Cavs, Knicks
Pacific Notes: Brooks, LeBron, Maluach, Harden
The Suns were a +12 when Dillon Brooks was on the floor in Sunday’s game vs. the Lakers, but were without him in the decisive final seconds of the fourth quarter after he received his second technical foul and was ejected from the game. It was his first ejection since joining the Suns and was a reminder of an important lesson, writes Doug Haller of The Athletic. “How to stay in … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Brooks, LeBron, Maluach, Harden