The Knicks were eliminated from NBA Cup contention with their 108-100 home loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. They shot 26% on 3-point attempts and 60% on free throw tries. They also gave up 22 offensive rebounds, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post notes. “Finishing possessions defensively [was a problem],” Jalen Brunson said. “They had a lot of offensive rebounds. Just … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Cup Loss, Brunson, Inconsistency, Bridges, Nnaji
Stein’s Latest: Butler, Wizards, Jazz, Nets, H. Jones, Sixers, Cavaliers
The Rockets, Mavericks and Warriors are the teams most often linked to a potential Jimmy Butler trade, but none of them are considered certain to make a strong bid to acquire the Heat star, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Stein views Golden State as the most serious contender among the group, with sources telling him that the Warriors … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Butler, Wizards, Jazz, Nets, H. Jones, Sixers, Cavaliers
Raptors Notes: Carton, Barrett, Quickley
Injuries apparently played a role in the Raptors decision to waive two-way player D.J. Carton. With Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Bruce Brown dealing with injuries, Toronto wanted to add depth. Carton couldn’t provide that in the short run because he’s expected to miss the next three-to-four weeks with an ankle injury of his own, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. It’s … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Carton, Barrett, Quickley
Raptors To Sign A.J. Lawson To Two-Way Contract
The Raptors have agreed to a two-way deal with A.J. Lawson, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Lawson had an eventful training camp with the Mavericks. Dallas waived Lawson and his non-guaranteed standard contract, then brought him back on a two-way deal after he cleared waivers. The Mavericks waived Lawson once again before the regular season and he then joined the NBA G … [Read more...] about Raptors To Sign A.J. Lawson To Two-Way Contract
Atlantic Notes: Fernandez, Nets Trade Talks, Celtics Offense, Hart, Towns
Nets coach Jordi Fernandez struck a threatening tone after their loss to the Bucks on Sunday. After seeing his defense allow 67 second-half points, Fernandez had a pointed message for his players. “If our guys who wear a Brooklyn Nets jersey don’t play harder defense, they don’t have a place in our roster,” he said, per Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. The Nets shot over … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Fernandez, Nets Trade Talks, Celtics Offense, Hart, Towns