The NBA intends to move forward with both of the games scheduled to be played in Los Angeles on Monday, according to various reports. The Clippers have been informed by the league that their game vs. the Heat at Intuit Dome remains on track, per Mark Medina of Sportskeeda (Twitter link), while the Spurs were told by the league that they’re still scheduled to face the Lakers at … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: L.A. Games, Fox, Kings, Warriors, O’Neale
Pacific Notes: Durant, Kawhi, Kings, Warriors Injuries
Speaking on Friday to reporters, including Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Suns star Kevin Durant was asked about the team’s roster-building philosophy under new team owner Mat Ishbia. A series of aggressive roster moves since Ishbia’s arrival, starting with the acquisition of Durant in 2023, has left Phoenix with few draft assets and a limited ability to seek out … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Kawhi, Kings, Warriors Injuries
Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
The fact that Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball has been able to play in 19 games so far this season is an achievement in itself, given that he missed the previous two-and-a-half years while dealing with ongoing knee problems. As Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps write for ESPN.com (Insider link), what’s even more impressive is how impactful Ball has been during his time on the … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
NBA Postpones Saturday’s Lakers, Clippers Games
The NBA has decided to postpone the Lakers and Clippers games that had been scheduled to take place on Saturday in Los Angeles, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). The Spurs had been scheduled to face the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, while the Hornets were supposed to make their first visit to the Intuit Dome to face the Clippers. Dates for the rescheduled … [Read more...] about NBA Postpones Saturday’s Lakers, Clippers Games
Jimmy Butler Rumors: Grizzlies, Bucks, Suns, Beal, Pistons
The Grizzlies and Bucks are among the teams having ongoing discussions about the possibility of a Jimmy Butler trade, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link). Gambadoro notes that the Heat are exploring their options and weighing whether it makes more sense to trade Butler now or in the offseason via sign-and-trade (or possibly opt-in and … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Rumors: Grizzlies, Bucks, Suns, Beal, Pistons