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
Pacific Notes: Lakers, Christie, Draymond, Waters, Fox, Kings
After losing four of their first five road games of the season, the Lakers were encouraged by their performance on Friday in San Antonio, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Anthony Davis scored 40 points and LeBron James set a personal record with his fourth consecutive triple-double as L.A. pulled out a five-point victory over the Spurs. “That’s what we want to do,” … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Christie, Draymond, Waters, Fox, Kings
Pacific Notes: Kings, DeRozan, James, Beal
Kings sixth man Malik Monk is out at least two weeks due to a right ankle sprain. Who will fill his role? It’ll be a collective effort, according to Kings head coach Mike Brown. Sacramento lost by 20 points to the Spurs on Monday and the reserves were outscored 37-21. “We’re definitely going to have to collectively step up,” Brown told Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee. … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kings, DeRozan, James, Beal