Erik Slater: Jordi Fernandez on Ben Simmons attempting four shots in 25 minutes today: “I want him to shoot more. My goal for him is 10 [shots per game]. He’s gotta find a way to get there. He hasn’t gotten there, but I know he can… Those attempts need to go up… He’s more than capable.”Source: Twitter @erikslater_ What’s the buzz on Twitter? Erik Slater … [Read more...] about Jordi Fernandez on Ben Simmons: My goal for him is 10 shots per game
Knicks unlikely to have assets to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Insider Marc Stein reported Sunday that the Knicks are among four teams most likely to credibly push for Giannis Antetokounmpo, joining three more well-known contenders — the Nets, Heat and Warriors. Of course, the Knicks just unloaded the vast majority of their assets to acquire Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, making it difficult to match offers the Bucks would field. As … [Read more...] about Knicks unlikely to have assets to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns for potential future Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer?
I’ve heard more than one rival team since the trade, mind you, wonder aloud about whether having a player of Karl-Anthony Towns’ caliber on the roster for a potential future Giannis Antetokounmpo offer was among the Knicks’ motivations for giving in on their long-held reluctance to include Donte DiVincenzo in trade talks with the Timberwolves and push for that deal’s completion … [Read more...] about Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns for potential future Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer?
NBA source: The Nets have always been about Giannis Antetokounmpo
A league source told NetsDaily the same thing, that Brooklyn has been interested in Giannis for years. “The Nets have always been about Giannis.” Also in late September, well before the Bucks’ early season woes, ESPN reporters speculated about a final destination for the Greek Freak. The Nets were mentioned prominently then, too.Source: NetsDaily What’s the buzz on … [Read more...] about NBA source: The Nets have always been about Giannis Antetokounmpo
Zach LaVine suffered partial dislocated shoulder
KC Johnson: LaVine indeed has sprained left AC joint in shoulder. Suffered partial dislocation. He’s listed as questionable vs. Nets. Jalen Smith also listed as questionable with left knee soreness.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? KC Johnson @KCJHoop For all those fans who think the Bulls always get bad whistle, L2M report says they should’ve been called for … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine suffered partial dislocated shoulder