For the first time in 22 seasons, Lakers superstar LeBron James was not named an All-Star starter, observes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The news isn’t surprising, given James missed the first 14 games of 2025/26 due to sciatica and understandably had to work his way into shape and form when he did return, having missed training camp and the preseason with the injury. But it’s still … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Ayton, Melton, Green, Kings
Scotto’s Latest: Clippers, Kings, AD, Hawks, Kuminga, Poeltl
The Kings and Clippers engaged in exploratory talks about a possible trade that would have sent forward DeMar DeRozan and guard Keon Ellis to Los Angeles in exchange for big man John Collins and another “small salary filler,” reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, those conversations occurred before the Clippers reeled off 11 wins in their past 13 games, according to … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Clippers, Kings, AD, Hawks, Kuminga, Poeltl
Antetokounmpo, Curry Head List Of All-Star Starters
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey have been named All-Star starters from the Eastern Conference. Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama gained All-Star starter status from the Western Conference, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). This season’s All-Star Game will … [Read more...] about Antetokounmpo, Curry Head List Of All-Star Starters
Gilgeous-Alexander, Adebayo Named Players Of Week
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Heat big man Bam Adebayo have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Oklahoma City had a 2-1 record last week with the reigning Most Valuable Player averaging 31 points and four assists while shooting 54.7 percent from the field. Adebayo posted … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander, Adebayo Named Players Of Week
Injury Notes: Green, Herro, Lakers, Knicks
The Suns are rolling, winning 11 of their past 16 games, including two victories over the Knicks in just over a week. They’re currently fighting for a top-six seed in the Western Conference and boast a 25-17 record, despite having spent most of the season playing without Jalen Green, a key offseason addition. “We miss Jalen,” Booker said after Phoenix’s latest win over New York … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Green, Herro, Lakers, Knicks