The Lakers got a scoring boost from Jake LaRavia in Friday’s win over Memphis, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Inserted into the starting lineup the past two games because of an injury to Rui Hachimura, LaRavia sparked the offense with 11 points in the first quarter and 18 in the first half. He finished with 21 points and nine rebounds … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LaRavia, Hayes, Knecht, Vincent, Trade Deadline
Pacific Notes: Clippers, Raynaud, Schröder, Post
The Clippers ranked 29th in pace during a catastrophic 6-21 start that almost ruined their season. Instead of speeding up, they’ve slowed down even more during their six-game winning streak, writes Law Murray of The Athletic, ranking dead last in pace but first in both offensive and defensive rating. They’ve also been number one in their rate of attempted free throws, while … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Clippers, Raynaud, Schröder, Post
Windhorst/Bontemps’ Latest: Giannis, Trade Deadline, LeBron, More
A number of league insiders who spoke to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps about what will happen in the NBA in 2026 believe that this will be the year the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga in Milwaukee reaches an inflection point, according to Bontemps. “The rubber is going to finally hit the road, one way or the other,” one Western Conference executive said. However, several … [Read more...] about Windhorst/Bontemps’ Latest: Giannis, Trade Deadline, LeBron, More
Clippers Notes: Leonard, Hot Streak, Dunn, Zubac, Bogdanovic
Kawhi Leonard is the reigning Western Conference Player of the Week and Mirjam Swanson of The Southern California News Group believes it’s time for the Clippers to see what they can get in a trade for the oft-injured star forward. Leonard’s tenure with Los Angeles has largely been disappointing, Swanson writes, but he has been on a tear during the team’s five-game winning … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: Leonard, Hot Streak, Dunn, Zubac, Bogdanovic
Holmgren, Stewart Named Defensive Players Of The Month
A Thunder player has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for a second consecutive time. After guard Cason Wallace won the award for October/November, big man Chet Holmgren has earned the honor for December, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). The Thunder, who entered December with a 20-1 record, have looked more mortal in recent weeks, winning … [Read more...] about Holmgren, Stewart Named Defensive Players Of The Month