Entering Wednesday’s contest in Phoenix, Nets wing Tyrese Martin had scored 33 career points in 105 minutes over 21 NBA games. Martin, who is on a two-way deal with Brooklyn, proceeded to light up the Suns, scoring 30 points on 10-of-13 shooting — including 8-of-10 from three-point range — in 28 minutes during the 10-point win, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “S–t, I … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Martin, Simmons, Nets, Raptors, Celtics
Knicks Notes: McBride, Grimes, Offense, Ryan
Knicks backup guard Miles McBride returned to action on Monday following a five-game absence due to patella femoral pain syndrome in his left knee. While McBride said he “felt great” after the victory in Denver and praised the organization and training staff, he said the injury — which is more commonly known as runner’s knee — is something he’ll have to manage throughout the … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: McBride, Grimes, Offense, Ryan
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Simmons, Meeting, Practice
Before agreeing to a three-year, maximum-salary extension during the 2024 offseason, the Sixers and star center Joel Embiid sought a half-dozen medical opinions on the big man’s health, sources tell Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. According to Shelburne, all of those experts consulted by the Sixers and Embiid expressed a belief that his left knee issue could be managed by “a … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Embiid, Simmons, Meeting, Practice
Knicks Notes: Bridges, Payne, McBride, Defense, Thibodeau
Poor shooting has been an issue for Mikal Bridges ever since he joined the Knicks, and Saturday it kept him on the bench for almost the entire fourth quarter of a loss at Utah, writes Peter Botte of The New York Post. Bridges didn’t play in the game’s final 10 minutes after going 3-of-15 from the field and 1-of-7 from three-point range. It continued a difficult season in which … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Bridges, Payne, McBride, Defense, Thibodeau
Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis reclaimed his spot in the starting lineup on Monday in his return from a leg injury that had sidelined him since June and looked like his old self. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Porzingis helped Boston secure a blowout 126-94 win over the Clippers by racking up 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, and a pair of blocked shots in just under … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain