CJ McCollum has been a bright spot in an otherwise glum season for the Pelicans. McCollum notched his third 40-plus point night since the start of the New Year on Thursday, leading them to an overtime victory against Sacramento. McCollum’s 43-point night allowed New Orleans to snap a 10-game losing streak. “CJ is incredible,” Pelicans head coach Willie Green told Rod Walker of … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: McCollum, Mavs, Konchar, Jackson, Rockets
Friendly Rivalry For Thompson, Sheppard At Rising Stars: Sengun Says Udoka Taught Rockets How To Win
Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard were also in the Rising Stars tournament as the latest representatives of the Rockets, who’ve had at least one player involved every year since 2022, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. They were on opposite sides in one of Friday’s semifinals, as Thompson got the satisfaction of dunking on his teammate, but Sheppard’s squad came away … [Read more...] about Friendly Rivalry For Thompson, Sheppard At Rising Stars: Sengun Says Udoka Taught Rockets How To Win
Rockets’ Jabari Smith On Track To Return After All-Star Break
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is targeting a February 21 return from the hand injury that has sidelined him since early January, reports NBA Chris Haynes (Twitter video link). Assuming Smith hits that target date, he would be back in action for Houston’s first game after the All-Star break, at home vs. the Timberwolves. However, agent Wallace Prather provided a more … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Jabari Smith On Track To Return After All-Star Break
NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
A number of free agent signings have been finalized in the days since last Thursday’s trade deadline, but there are still many teams around the NBA with one or more open spots on their respective rosters. For clubs with just a single standard or two-way opening, there’s not necessarily any urgency to fill those spots, especially ahead of the All-Star break. But the clock is … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
Rockets Interested In Long-Term Deal With Fred VanVleet
After three straight seasons at or near the bottom of the league standings from 2020-23, the Rockets added Fred VanVleet in the 2023 offseason, and he’s helped jump-start significant improvement over the past two seasons. Houston improved 19 wins from 2022/23 to last season and they’re on a near-56-win pace this year, holding the No. 2 seed in the West. VanVleet hasn’t been the … [Read more...] about Rockets Interested In Long-Term Deal With Fred VanVleet