The Nuggets are missing Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for tonight’s matchup with the Lakers, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Both players also sat out Monday’s win at Golden State. Jokic has a left ankle impingement as well as a contusion on his right elbow. Murray is dealing with a sprained right ankle and had difficulty moving during a session with assistant coach John Beckett … [Read more...] about Injury Updates: Jokic, Murray, Hachimura, Giddey, Ball, Robinson
Central Notes: Fontecchio, Toppin, Buzelis, Williams
Simone Fontecchio was re-signed by the Pistons on a two-year, $16MM contract last summer. Fontecchio’s shooting numbers are down this season but coach J.B. Bickerstaff has stuck with him on the second unit. Fontecchio delivered his best performance of the season in Detroit’s 46-point thumping of New Orleans on Monday with 23 points and seven rebounds. “We trust these guys and … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Fontecchio, Toppin, Buzelis, Williams
Eastern Notes: Ball, Agbaji, Turner, Vucevic, Raptors Tanking
Hornets coach Charles Lee heaps a lot of praise on his star player LaMelo Ball. However, there are areas where Ball can continue to grow, he told Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. “The goal for him is to continue to get better every day and I think try to work on his leadership,” Lee said. “But outside of the leadership, just being a great two-way player on both sides … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Ball, Agbaji, Turner, Vucevic, Raptors Tanking
Anthony Edwards, Coby White Named Players Of The Week
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Bulls guard Coby White has won the award for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). It’s the second time in Edwards’ career – and the first time this season – that he has earned Player of the Week honors. He led the Timberwolves to a 3-0 week from … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards, Coby White Named Players Of The Week
Injury Notes: Washington, Ball, Thybulle, Kaminsky
Mavericks forward P.J. Washington is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Philadelphia, so he appears on track to return after missing the past seven games with a right ankle sprain, tweets Christian Clark of The Athletic. It’s certainly welcome news for Dallas, which has been absolutely devastated by injuries over the past several weeks. Even with … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Washington, Ball, Thybulle, Kaminsky