Following the Jazz‘s loss to San Antonio on Thursday in Utah, head coach Will Hardy had some pointed words for his club, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. The Jazz committed a ghastly 26 turnovers, with the Spurs stealing the ball nine times in the third period — the most thefts in a single quarter since 1996. “This is not guaranteed. Being in the NBA is not … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Jazz, Holmgren, A. Mitchell, Alexander
Northwest Notes: Caruso, Hendricks, Westbrook, George, Collins
Guard Alex Caruso, acquired from Chicago in an offseason trade, has been a non-factor offensively for the Thunder through eight games. He’s averaging just 2.6 points and 2.5 assists while shooting 23.7 percent from the field. He’s also averaging just 4.8 shot attempts in 19.9 minutes. Caruso isn’t worried about that aspect of his game. “I just try to do whatever the team needs … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Caruso, Hendricks, Westbrook, George, Collins
Largest Trade Exceptions Available This Season
Ahead of the NBA’s 2025 trade deadline, it’s worth keeping in mind which teams hold traded player exceptions that could come in handy to grease the wheels on an in-season deal. As we explain in our glossary, a traded player exception allows a team to take on salary in a trade without sending out any salary in return. The amount of the exception (plus $250K for non-apron teams) … [Read more...] about Largest Trade Exceptions Available This Season
Nuggets Have Interest In Lonnie Walker
The Nuggets could pursue Lonnie Walker IV at some point during the season, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack article. Walker chose to sign with Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague last week after he was waived by Boston. The veteran swingman signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Celtics in late August in hopes of winning a roster spot in training camp. He reportedly … [Read more...] about Nuggets Have Interest In Lonnie Walker
Nuggets’ Gordon To Miss Multiple Weeks With Calf Strain
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be sidelined for “multiple weeks” as he recovers from a right calf strain, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Gordon was listed on Denver’s injury report with right calf inflammation ahead of Monday’s game vs. Toronto. He was cleared to play, but logged just four minutes before exiting with what the team called a calf strain. “Honestly, I was … [Read more...] about Nuggets’ Gordon To Miss Multiple Weeks With Calf Strain