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Weekly Rockets notes: Dec. 26, 2022 – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
WEEKLY HOUSTON ROCKETS TEAM NOTESAlperen Şengün has grabbed 10+ rebounds in three of the last eight games after doing so twice the six games prior. Dating back to 1976-77, he is the third player to have recorded at least 420 points and 250 boards while playing fewer than 780 minutes through the firs
Mavericks sign AJ Lawson to a two-way contract – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract.And in a related move, the Mavericks have also requested waivers on two-way guard Tyler Dorsey.Lawson (6-6, 224) joins Dallas after beginning the season with the G League’s College Park Skyhawks and Iowa Wolves, where he averaged
76ers sign Louis King to a two-way contract, waive Saben Lee – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Louis King to a two-way contract.And in a related move, the team has waived Saben Lee.King joins the 76ers organization after most recently appearing in 18 NBA G League games this season with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, where he averaged 20.1 points, 4.4 rebounds
Injuries have been big part of Heat season so far – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theSouth Florida Sun Sentinel:[Miami Heat] point guard Kyle Lowry said the injury reports have become the story of the Heat’s struggles.“It’s our season,” he said. “It’s been our season this year. Let’s get our injuries out of the way now, then come March, April, May, June, we’ll all be healthy.
A look at the Timberwolves (16-17) – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theSt. Paul Pioneer Press:Currently at one game below .500, Minnesota (16-17) resides in the final play-in spot in the West. A 2-5 or 1-6 stretch would only lengthen the gap between the Timberwolves and a top-six, non play-in spot the team seemed destined to obtain at the season’s outset. There
The latest on a rumor involving James Harden and the Rockets – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theHouston Chronicle:Former Houston Rockets star and current 76ers guard James Harden wasn’t exactly in the Christmas spirit as he addressed reporters Sunday after a 119-112 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.Philadelphia’s victory was in-part overshadowed by a pregame report from ESPN
Nuggets forward Jeff Green sustains finger and hand injuries – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green sustained a left finger sprain and hand fracture in the fourth quarter of last night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.He will be re-evaluated in four weeks and updates will be provided as necessary.The Nuggets are 20-11 this season, which ties them with the
Dallas Mavericks unveil Dirk Nowitzki statue outside arena – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theForth Worth Star-Telegram:The Dallas Mavericks unveiled a statue to honor Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki prior to their game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers.The Nowitzki statue depicts his famous one-legged jumper, a shot that changed the game. He was a unicorn when he got to the U.S
Kings center Domantas Sabonis reportedly sustains hand injury – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theSacramento Bee:Kings center Domantas Sabonis faces an uncertain prognosis after sustaining a hand injury in Friday’s loss to the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center.X-rays confirmed Sabonis suffered an injury to his right hand in the fourth quarter of the Kings’ 125-111 loss to the Wizards,
Warriors guard Stephen Curry injury update: out two more weeks – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder on December 14 at Indiana and has missed the team’s last four (4) games, was recently re-evaluated. The re-evaluation, according to the team, indicated that Curry is making good progress.He will be re-evaluate
Suns guard Devin Booker reportedly set to return – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
ViaESPN.com:Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is expected to return from a groin injury Sunday for the Christmas Day matchup with the Denver Nuggets, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.Booker last played one week ago, when he scored 58 points in a comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans.Author:I
No status change expected just yet for Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theBoston Herald:[Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad] Stevens said the Celtics have not had recent conversations about Joe Mazzulla’s title. Mazzulla remains the Celtics’ interim head coach, and that status is likely to stay at least for the foreseeable future.“We haven’t rea
The latest on the Wizards (record: 12-21) – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theWashington Post:The low tone in Rui Hachimura’s voice gave a hint of what the last month has been like for the 2019 No. 9 overall pick. He had just played his first game in 34 days after a bone bruise in his ankle took much longer to heal than originally anticipated, and during that span all
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane close to return – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theMemphis Commercial Appeal:The Memphis Grizzlies could get an early Christmas present as Desmond Bane was upgraded to questionable on Thursday ahead of the team’s matchup at the Phoenix Suns Friday (9 p.m., Bally Sports Southeast/ESPN).Bane has missed 17 games since being out with a sprained r
Catching up with Clippers forward Nicolas Batum – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theLos Angeles Times:Clippers teammates were gathering in the key and coaches were talking in a circle at midcourt, but Nicolas Batum was in no hurry to leave his courtside chair and begin shootaround on a late November morning.Only weeks from his 34th birthday, the wing turned his eyes toward t
Suns guard Devin Booker remains out – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via theArizona Republic:Devin Booker will miss his third straight game with groin soreness Friday against the West-leading Grizzlies (19-11) at Footprint Center to end a four-game homestand.The Suns All-Star guard hasn’t played since scoring a season-high 58 points in Saturday’s comeback win over th
Thunder forward Jaylin Williams out with concussion – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams sustained a concussion during last night’s Oklahoma City Blue game and has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol.Per the NBA’s Concussion Policy, Williams will now begin the NBA-mandated Return-to-Participation Protocol. This process includes a se
NBA penalizes Knicks for early free agency discussions on Jalen Brunson – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
The NBA announced today the New York Knicks violated league rules governing the timing of this season’s free agency discussions and that the league has rescinded New York’s own second-round pick in the 2025 Draft.From the league: “This outcome reflected a finding, following an investigation, that th
Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber undergoes surgery – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber underwent surgery to address a right hamstring tear sustained in practice on Tuesday, December 13.Kleber will begin rehabilitation immediately and there is no timetable for his return at this point.Author:Inside HoopsInsideHoops.com has been a world leader in NBA
Video: Best passes from recent NBA Christmas Day games – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Enjoy this video of some of the best fairly recent passes made in NBA Christmas Day games:Author:Inside HoopsInsideHoops.com has been a world leader in NBA basketball coverage for over 20 years. Read our blog, but also be sure to read our main website on www.insidehoops.comView all posts by Inside H
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd fined by NBA – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $25,000 for coming onto the court to confront and direct inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.The incident, for which Kidd was assessed two te
Former NBA player Louis Orr dies – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Louis Orr, who mostly played for the New York Knicks during his NBA career, has sadly passed away at a fairly young age. Via theNew York Times:Louis Orr, a star forward at Syracuse who in the 1980s played for the Knicks alongside Bernard King and Patrick Ewing and who later became a college coach,
Video: Best Damian Lillard plays ever – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Damian Lillard is now the leading scorer in all-time Portland Trail Blazers history. Below are video highlights of many of his best plays ever:Author:Inside HoopsInsideHoops.com has been a world leader in NBA basketball coverage for over 20 years. Read our blog, but also be sure to read our main web
Magic forward Chuma Okeke undergoes surgery – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke has undergone an arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee.A chondroplasty was performed and he will be re-evaluated in four weeks.Okeke (6’8”, 230, 8/18/98) has played in 18 games (seven starts) this season with Orlando, averaging 5.4 ppg., 4.2 rpg. and 1.4
Hawks President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk steps down – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Hawks President of Basketball Operations Travis Schlenk is stepping down from his position as president and transitioning to an advisor position reporting directly to Principal Owner Tony Ressler.Effective immediately, General Manager Landry Fields will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Hawks
Scotty Pippen Jr. named G League Player of Week – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Los Angeles Lakers two-way guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has been named the NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, Dec. 12, through Saturday, Dec. 17, the league announced today.Pippen Jr. averaged 26.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.3 steals while shooting 51.0 percent from the
Damian Lillard is now the leading scorer in Portland Trail Blazers history – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard scored his 18,041 career point in the third quarter of tonight’s game at Oklahoma City to pass Clyde Drexler (18,040) and become the franchise’s all-time leader in points.“Damian’s commitment to Portland is now incapsulated with this prestigious career milestone,”
Donovan Mitchell and Nikola Jokic named NBA Players of Week – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
The NBA announced today that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic have been named the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Week for Week 9 (games played Monday, December 12, through Sunday, December 18).This marks Mitchell’s fourth car
Donovan Mitchell reflects on trade from Jazz to Cavs – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell reflects on the trade that sent him from the Utah Jazz to Cleveland, via theSalt Lake Tribune:Donovan Mitchell: “I look at it as a win-win. Everybody’s flourishing, doing well, happy, and sometimes a new beginning is just what you need. That’s for both sides. I don’t know
Bradley Beal returns, but Wizards lose 10th straight game – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
The good news is, Bradley Beal is back in action for the Washington Wizards. The bad news is, his return couldn’t prevent the team from losing their 10th game in a row. Via theWashington Post:Sunday’s game ended with drama appropriate of a Hollywood script, but the Lakers emerged as the heroes. They
Celtics’ Al Horford fined by NBA – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Boston Celtics forward-center Al Horford has been fined $25,000 for making unnecessary and excessive contact to the lower body of Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.The contact, for which Horford was asses
Video: Best NBA Christmas Day dunks – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Enjoy this video of the best fairly recent NBA Christmas Day dunks:Author:Inside HoopsInsideHoops.com has been a world leader in NBA basketball coverage for over 20 years. Read our blog, but also be sure to read our main website on www.insidehoops.comView all posts by Inside Hoops
Damian Lillard says he should be in discussion of greatest shooters ever – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Who are the greatest shooters in NBA history? Stephen Curry appears to be a very solid choice for best ever. But which players are in the running for second? In the opinion of Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, a great choice for 2nd place is… himself. ViaNBA.com/blazers:Lillard, who reached 2,222
Heat rookie Nikola Jovic currently playing in G League – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via the South Florida Sun Sentinel:It’s about the experience, the minutes, the speed and strength of something closer to the NBA game.That has been the message for Miami Heat rookie big man Nikola Jovic when it comes to his seasoning in the G League.And it is an essential message when it comes to ma
Jazz road trip begins with trip to Milwaukee – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via the Deseret News:On Saturday, the Jazz will begin a three-game stretch on the road that will not only be tough, but will also take the Jazz’s longest-tenured players on a stroll down memory lane.The first stop is in Milwaukee to face Giannis Antetokoumpo and the Bucks. But it’s another Bucks for
James Harden speaks on time with Nets – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via the New York Post:James Harden’s time with the Nets was brief, complicated and ultimately a flop.But the organization was as much to blame as anyone, according to Harden.“I don’t mean to, like, just down talk to anybody or whatever. It was just, there was no structure and even superstars, they n
Anthony Davis exits early in Lakers win over Nuggets – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via the OC Register:The start of the second half featured a concerning moment for Lakers fans everywhere: Anthony Davis didn’t come back out on the court.Teammates, coaches and team officials have tied the success of the franchise to Davis’ high performance and good health – which has been seen too
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham undergoes season-ending surgery – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham underwent surgery on Friday, December 16 to stabilize and promote complete healing of a left tibial stress fracture.The surgery was performed by Dr. David Porter and Dr. Mark Ritter of Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics (Carmel, IN) in consultation with team
The latest on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Via the St. Paul Pioneer Press:The Timberwolves being without both of their two point guards, D’Angelo Russell and Jordan McLaughlin, on Wednesday in Los Angeles was certainly detrimental for the team’s chances of victories. The Timberwolves have a tough enough time running a fluid offense that does
Celtics center Robert Williams set to make season debut – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams, who has not played yet this season, per multiple reports, plans to make his 2022-23 debut this Friday against the Orlando Magic.The Celtics boast a league-best 22-7 record through Wednesday’s games. They’re being led in scoring by Jayson Tatum at 30.2 PPG, Jayl