Kai Jones, who was released earlier today by the Clippers, expects to sign a two-way deal with the Mavericks once he clears waivers, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). The 24-year-old center saw limited action in 28 games with L.A. this season, averaging 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per night. He was getting consistent playing time earlier in … [Read more...] about Kai Jones Plans To Sign Two-Way Contract With Mavericks
Two-Way Players Stepping Up For Lakers
The Lakers are getting valuable contributions from their two-way players, observes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Jordan Goodwin and Trey Jemison both played a role in Friday’s win over the Clippers. “Those guys are just professional,” coach J.J. Redick said. “And a lot of times with two-ways, you can err on the side of youth and development, and I think there’s a … [Read more...] about Two-Way Players Stepping Up For Lakers
Pacific Notes: Booker, Durant, Curry, Kuminga, Clippers
The Suns dropped five games below .500 with a loss to the Pelicans on Thursday. Devin Booker expressed his frustration after Phoenix lost for the 10th time in 12 games. “Skipping over the details and always taking the ‘get ’em next game’ mentality,” Booker said, per Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. “At some point, you got to draw a line and should’ve been drawn a long time … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Booker, Durant, Curry, Kuminga, Clippers
Jeanie Buss Explains Lakers’ Approach To Luka Doncic Trade
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was one of the few people with advance knowledge of the trade talks with Dallas involving Luka Doncic, but she wasn’t sure the deal would get done until the last minute, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Speaking at an event on Thursday to promote her new Netflix show, Buss told reporters that the front office proceeded cautiously … [Read more...] about Jeanie Buss Explains Lakers’ Approach To Luka Doncic Trade
Pacific Notes: Bogdanovic, Murray, Kuminga, Crowder, Suns
As the February 6 deadline neared, Bogdan Bogdanovic was prepared for the fact that Atlanta would likely be trading him to a new team. However, he didn’t know that team would be the Clippers, as Nikola Miloradovic of Eurohoops relays. “Seven days before the trade, I knew I was going to change teams,” Bogdanovic told RTS. “I didn’t know where I was going to end up, I even … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Bogdanovic, Murray, Kuminga, Crowder, Suns