A number of free agent signings have been finalized in the days since last Thursday’s trade deadline, but there are still many teams around the NBA with one or more open spots on their respective rosters. For clubs with just a single standard or two-way opening, there’s not necessarily any urgency to fill those spots, especially ahead of the All-Star break. But the clock is … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
Nikola Jokic, Trae Young Named Players Of The Week
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Hawks guard Trae Young has won the award in the East, the NBA announced on Monday (via Twitter). Jokic helped guide Denver to a perfect 4-0 record last week, averaging a triple-double (29.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 10.3 assists) on remarkable efficiency (.657/.409/.818 shooting … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Trae Young Named Players Of The Week
Nuggets’ Malone: “We’re Not Trading Michael Porter”
Michael Porter Jr. enjoyed his best game of the season on Monday, pouring in 36 points in 40 minutes en route to a 12-point victory over New Orleans. After the win, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was asked if he’s touched base with Porter more frequently ahead of the February 6 deadline, given that the veteran forward has been the subject of trade rumors this … [Read more...] about Nuggets’ Malone: “We’re Not Trading Michael Porter”
Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Two superstars with five Most Valuable Player awards between them have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for January. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic earned the honor for the Western Conference, while Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo won it in the East (Twitter links). Jokic came out on top of a group of nominees that included Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Green, … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Begley’s Latest: Knicks, Theis, Sims, Nets, Brogdon, Cavs, Raptors
Confirming that the Knicks have inquired on Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas and Sixers big man Guerschon Yabusele, Ian Begley of SNY.tv adds Pelicans veteran Daniel Theis to the list of bigs New York has checked in on. As Begley writes, the Knicks may turn out not to need another center if Mitchell Robinson is able to return in February and stays healthy. But Robinson was only … [Read more...] about Begley’s Latest: Knicks, Theis, Sims, Nets, Brogdon, Cavs, Raptors