Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, who was the head coach in Sacramento for a season-and-a-half from 2013-14, didn’t hold back in his criticism of his former employer for the way the Kings handled Mike Brown‘s dismissal, as Bennett Durando of The Denver Post relays. “What really pissed me off about it was that they lost (Thursday) night, fifth game in a row, I believe — tough … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Malone, Brown, Suns, Mavs, Pels, Morant, Kawamura
Injury Notes: Leonard, Suns, Green, Harris, Banchero
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not play on Friday against Golden State and he will not travel with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times (subscriber link). Leonard has yet to play this season as he recovers from a right knee injury. However, the two-time Finals MVP continues to make progress — he went through a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Leonard, Suns, Green, Harris, Banchero
Schröder Still Adjusting To Being A Warrior
Veteran guard Dennis Schröder says he’s still adjusting to his new role after being traded to the Warriors less than two weeks ago, he tells Marc J. Spears of Andscape. An impending free agent, Schröder has struggled in his first four games with Golden State after putting up some of the best numbers of his career this season with Brooklyn. He says he doesn’t mind switching … [Read more...] about Schröder Still Adjusting To Being A Warrior
Fischer’s Latest: C. Johnson, Kumza, Kings, Little, NBA Cup
NBA executives who gathered for the G League Showcase in Orlando are curious to see how apron restrictions will affect this year’s trade market, Jake Fischer writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Fischer states that there are fewer movable contracts than in past seasons, and teams will have to become more creative to get deals done. He adds that front … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: C. Johnson, Kumza, Kings, Little, NBA Cup
Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Games
Merry Christmas from the Hoops Rumors staff! As usual, the NBA has a five-game slate on tap for Christmas Day, with many of the league’s top teams and biggest stars in action on December 25. Here’s today’s schedule: 11:00 am CT: San Antonio Spurs (15-14) at New York Knicks (19-10) 1:30 pm CT: Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) at Dallas Mavericks (19-10) 4:00 pm CT: Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Games