Dennis Schröder is playing some of the best ball of his career and he isn’t oblivious to the fact that he could be playing elsewhere at some point this season, the Nets guard told Brian Lewis of the New York Post. “I’ve been in the league 12 years, and people have talked about my name in trade talks for 12 years. [And] I’ve been traded twice,” Schröder said. “… So [gossip] is … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Schröder, Thibodeau, Allen, Rivers, Horst
Injury Notes: Banchero, Jokic, Wemby, Grizzlies, Knicks
When the Magic announced on October 31 that Paolo Banchero had been diagnosed with a torn right oblique, they said he would be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks. However, the expectation was that he would likely be sidelined well beyond that window. So when will we see Banchero back on the court? If it’s up to the All-Star forward, he’ll make his return in about a month. “This … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Banchero, Jokic, Wemby, Grizzlies, Knicks
Nets Notes: Thomas, Frontcourt, Simmons, Watford
Although the trade deadline is still about two-and-a-half months away, there’s already “plenty of chatter” about the Nets being one of the go-to stops for contenders seeking upgrades this season, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who says Brooklyn is expected to be “open for business” on the trade market. As Amick writes, while veterans on expiring deals like Dennis … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Thomas, Frontcourt, Simmons, Watford
Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Bridges, Trades, McCullar
Knicks forward OG Anunoby isn’t entirely thrilled with his reputation as a lockdown defender. He’s more versatile than that, he told James Edwards III of The Athletic. “I always prided myself on being a two-way player, not just a defender,” he said. He’s backing up those words by averaging a career-best 17.4 points through 14 games this season. He’s shooting 50 percent from the … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Bridges, Trades, McCullar
Eastern Notes: Nets, Rivers, Embiid, Queta
The Nets have been competitive thus far, in large part due to their remaining veterans. A source tells Brian Lewis of the New York Post (subscription required) that it may not last for long. The Nets are pointing toward the future and next June’s rich draft, in which they control four first-rounders. They might start a fire sale sooner than later. “It’s kind of a perfect storm … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Nets, Rivers, Embiid, Queta