De’Aaron Fox has gone on a scoring binge for the shorthanded Kings, erupting for 109 points and 16 assists over the last two games. Fox became just the third player in NBA history to score at least 109 total points across back-to-back games. “There’s not a single person in this league that can stop him from getting to the spots where he wants to (get to),” Kings coach Mike … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Fox, Reddish, Hachimura, Clippers Offense, Robinson
De’Aaron Fox, Franz Wagner Named Players Of The Week
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week, while Magic forward Franz Wagner has won the award for the East, the NBA announced on Monday (via Twitter). Although Sacramento only went 2-2 during the week of November 11-17, Fox had a phenomenal four games individually, averaging 40.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.0 steals on … [Read more...] about De’Aaron Fox, Franz Wagner Named Players Of The Week
Warriors, Rockets Viewed As Two Teams Most Likely To Make Big In-Season Trade
The Warriors and Rockets have been tabbed by scouts and executives as the two teams most likely to make a significant in-season trade, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Insider link). After big deals across the league dried up assets for most teams, not many have the combination of young players, draft picks and movable veterans that Golden State and Houston do. Golden State … [Read more...] about Warriors, Rockets Viewed As Two Teams Most Likely To Make Big In-Season Trade
Warriors Want NBA Cup Bonus Money For Younger Players
Among the reasons the Warriors want to win the NBA Cup is so their younger players can collect the bonus money, per Ron Kroichick of The San Francisco Chronicle. Players on the winning team receive $515K each, while the runners-up get $200K. Teams that lose in the semifinals earn more than $50K per player. “It’s a lot of money,” coach Steve Kerr said. “It may not be to Draymond … [Read more...] about Warriors Want NBA Cup Bonus Money For Younger Players
Injury Notes: Knicks, Hawks, Pelicans, DeRozan, Carter
Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out of Friday’s win vs. Brooklyn after initially being listed as questionable, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Towns sustained a left knee contusion after bumping into Zach LaVine on Wednesday. Backup guard Miles McBride was also downgraded from questionable to out on Friday due to an illness. McBride has been battling knee … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Knicks, Hawks, Pelicans, DeRozan, Carter