The Mavericks’ 110-93 victory over the Spurs just ended a four-game losing streak, which included an 0-3 road trip run. At 6-7, Dallas is still struggling to find consistency, just a few months removed from its run to the 2024 Finals, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. “(The players) have things that go on outside of the arena, and that’s always monitored (but) those things … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Mavericks, Smith, Sengun, Jones
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
Southwest Notes: Thompson, Eason, K. Johnson, Pels’ Injuries, Boston, Grizzlies
The Rockets‘ duo of Amen Thompson and Tari Eason completely took over in Houston’s Wednesday victory over the Clippers, Jonathan Feigen of Houston Chronicle observes. The two players combined for 36 points, 21 rebounds, three blocks and three steals in the win. Clippers star James Harden made his first four shots before Thompson and Eason helped limit him to just 18.2% from the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Thompson, Eason, K. Johnson, Pels’ Injuries, Boston, Grizzlies
Bucks Notes: Wright, Rollins, Jackson, Giannis
Signing veteran guard Delon Wright to a minimum-salary contract over the summer was viewed as a savvy free agency move for a Bucks team facing serious roster-building constraints. However, Wright is off to a slow start in Milwaukee, having fallen out of the rotation entirely just a couple weeks into the season. He’s been a DNP-CD in each the past three games. “I mean, it wasn’t … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Wright, Rollins, Jackson, Giannis
Western Notes: Adams, Whitmore, Lakers, Thunder
After missing all of last season due to knee surgery, Steven Adams has been active for just four of the Rockets‘ first nine games this season, including his return to Oklahoma City on Friday. The veteran center is fully on board with not playing every game, recognizing that his recovery from last year’s surgery is an ongoing process that needs to be handled carefully, writes … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Adams, Whitmore, Lakers, Thunder