Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who has been sidelined since March 6 with a sprained right ankle, continues to make progress toward a return. The team announced (via Twitter) that he has started doing controlled court work, and his status will be updated in “approximately one week.” Tonight will mark the eighth game that Brunson has missed since suffering the injury in the closing … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson Doing Controlled Workouts, Likely To Miss At Least Another Week
Nets’ Watford Ejected Following Scuffle With Pacers
Nets forward Trendon Watford was ejected in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s overtime loss to Indiana following a brief scuffle with Pacers players Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner, as The Associated Press relays. Prior to a driving basket by Bennedict Mathurin, Watford pushed Nembhard with one arm, then the two shoulder shoved each other with one arm apiece after the field … [Read more...] about Nets’ Watford Ejected Following Scuffle With Pacers
NBA Fines Trendon Watford, Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard
Nets forward Trendon Watford, Pacers center Myles Turner, and Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard were each fined by the NBA on Friday night for their roles in a Thursday altercation, according to a press release from the league (Twitter link). Watford and Turner were hit with fines of $35K apiece, while Nembhard received a $20K penalty. As we detailed earlier today, the altercation … [Read more...] about NBA Fines Trendon Watford, Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard
P.J. Tucker Signs Another 10-Day Deal With Knicks
2:00pm: Tucker’s second 10-day deal is now official, the Knicks confirmed in a press release (Twitter link). 10:22am: Veteran forward P.J. Tucker is signing a second 10-day contract with the Knicks, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports (via Twitter). Tucker made his season debut on Wednesday with a two-minute cameo in a loss to San Antonio. He signed his initial 10-day … [Read more...] about P.J. Tucker Signs Another 10-Day Deal With Knicks
Nets Notes: Thomas, Rotation, Lewis, C. Johnson
Nets guard Cam Thomas was limited to just 25 appearances this season due to a series of hamstring injuries, but he believes he has shown enough when healthy to prove that he can be a foundational piece for an NBA team, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “Yeah, of course. When I got major minutes, I feel like I’ve been one of the best guards in the league in my position,” … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Thomas, Rotation, Lewis, C. Johnson