Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone quieted rumors that Michael Porter Jr. could be dealt this week, saying after his team’s 125-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans that “we’re not trading Michael Porter.” Porter had a season-high 36 points in Monday’s win on 12-of-22 shooting, including 7-of-12 from 3-point range. After the game, Malone was asked if he has had conversations … [Read more...] about Michael Malone: ‘We’re not trading Michael Porter’
Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I want Luka to Lakers, I want Nikola Jokic to Knicks, I want all the Europeans to go to all the big markets’
Later on, Giannis Antetokounmpo proposed a dream of his, talking about big European players in big market teams, even naming some examples: “Okay, let’s say something funny because I took it and spoke about it very, very serious. Now that a European will be, I believe, the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, this is something new from Europe that never happened before,” Giannis … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I want Luka to Lakers, I want Nikola Jokic to Knicks, I want all the Europeans to go to all the big markets’
Knicks eyeing Guerschon Yabusele?
Yabusele is the most enticing trade target for opposing teams. According to sources, the New York Knicks are among the teams interested in the post player. The Celtics and Nuggets also have expressed interest in the Frenchman, according to HoopsHype. … [Read more...] about Knicks eyeing Guerschon Yabusele?
Nikola Jokic recorded an awful 17-inch vertical leap at age 19
Jokić was 19 years old and two months removed from being drafted in the second round by the Denver Nuggets. He had come to P3 to undergo an advanced athlete assessment. When he attempted a vertical leap, he jumped 17 inches. It was, according to Elliott, the worst vertical jump they had ever recorded. In the last decade, as Jokić grew into an NBA MVP and one of the best … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic recorded an awful 17-inch vertical leap at age 19
DeMar DeRozan passes Ray Allen in scoring
Jorge Sierra: Possibly not the biggest news of the night, but DeMar DeRozan passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 28 in NBA history. Also: Devin Booker moved ahead of Sam Cassell (No. 136) and Nikola Jokic did the same with Sam Jones and Kevin Love (No. 145).Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jorge Sierra @hoopshype Possibly not the biggest news of the night, … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan passes Ray Allen in scoring