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
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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
Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Player Of The Month Awards
A pair of star point guards and MVP candidates have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for December, with Jalen Brunson of the Knicks winning the award in the East and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder claiming it in the West, per the league (Twitter link). Brunson was named Player of the Week twice in December and led the Knicks to an NBA Cup championship. He … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Player Of The Month Awards
Clippers’ Ivica Zubac To Return Saturday
The Clippers will get their starting center back on Saturday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Ivica Zubac will be active for tomorrow’s game against Boston. Los Angeles confirmed the news in its latest injury report, which does not feature Zubac for the first time since he suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain on December 20. As Charania … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Ivica Zubac To Return Saturday