With De’Anthony Melton out for the season due to a knee injury, Warriors coach Steve Kerr has at least temporarily decided to go with Lindy Waters III as the team’s starting shooting guard, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. Waters, who started the past three games, has impressed Kerr with his ability to move without the ball, cut to open space and space the … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Waters, Powell, Hachimura, Hayes, Booker
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Sparks announce plans for ‘state-of-the-art’ practice facility
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks announced on Thursday plans for a world-class practice facility. In a long-overdue move, the Los Angeles Sparks announced on Thursday plans for their own practice facility in the L.A. region. Currently, the Sparks practice at El Camino Community College which they have to share the space with the school. It … [Read more...] about Sparks announce plans for ‘state-of-the-art’ practice facility
Rotation Trust Level: A resurgence of the Lakers bench?
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers needed their bench to produce over the last week and they responded in a big way. It was no secret that the Lakers’ bench was struggling at the beginning of the season. The team’s reliance on Anthony Davis and, to a lesser extent, LeBron James made it a harrowing proposition of what would happen if the pair … [Read more...] about Rotation Trust Level: A resurgence of the Lakers bench?
Free throws doom Lakers as Magic steal a victory late
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Big nights from Anthony Davis and LeBron James were undone by missed free throws down the stretch, letting the Magic escape with a streak-snapping win against the Lakers. Despite a huge fourth quarter from LeBron James and another monster night from Anthony Davis, the Lakers faltered down the stretch at the free throw line to … [Read more...] about Free throws doom Lakers as Magic steal a victory late
Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Weekly: Was Jared McCain the steal of the draft?
The 76ers nabbed Jared McCain with the 16th pick, but he has been one of the best rookies this season. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Weekly: Was Jared McCain the steal of the draft?