The Suns got off to an 8-1 start but it’s been a rocky ride since that point. They entered the All-Star break with a 26-28 record, 11th in the Western Conference. Kevin Durant gave his take on why they’ve faltered to the Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin. “We started well,” he said. “I feel like we definitely could be playing better. I feel like there’s a couple factors. We had … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Edwards, James, Harden
LeBron James Won’t Play In All-Star Game
LeBron James won’t play in tonight’s All-Star Game, he announced during a pregame press conference (video link, hat tip to Tomer Azarly). “You won’t see anything from me tonight,” he said. “Unfortunately, I will not be in uniform tonight. Still dealing with ankle and foot discomfort.” James was slated to make his 21st All-Star appearance. He was part of Shaq’s Team in the new … [Read more...] about LeBron James Won’t Play In All-Star Game
Pacific Notes: Simmons, Bamba, Lakers, Tucker, Suns, Fultz
As we detailed on Friday, Ben Simmons‘ debut with the Clippers on Thursday went about as well as it reasonably could have, earning him praise from head coach Tyronn Lue. Lue wasn’t the only one impressed by the former No. 1 overall pick, who registered 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals in his first game for his new team. Simmons’ Clippers teammates spoke … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Simmons, Bamba, Lakers, Tucker, Suns, Fultz
Southeast Notes: Williams, Nurkic, Baugh, Black, Da Silva, Sarr
It’s been a week since the trade sending Mark Williams to the Lakers was rescinded, and he still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte played three road games since L.A. decided to void the deal due to the results of Williams’ physical, and Boone believes Hornets officials are giving him time to adjust to the shock of … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Nurkic, Baugh, Black, Da Silva, Sarr
Ben Simmons, Bogdan Bogdanovic Impressive In Clippers Debuts
Ben Simmons had an impressive debut with the Clippers in Thursday’s win at Utah, delivering 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals in 27 minutes off the bench. Coach Tyronn Lue praised the former All-Star for fitting in quickly in his first game with his new team, relays Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter video link). “I thought he did a great job, just … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons, Bogdan Bogdanovic Impressive In Clippers Debuts