The Nuggets‘ problem with lack of production off their bench could have been addressed by seeking a sign-and-trade deal for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope instead of letting him leave in free agency, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Denver improved to 12-10 by winning in Atlanta Sunday night, but that was on the heels of an embarrassing loss … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Nuggets, Yabusele, Nance, Reath
Embiid: Ongoing Knee Issues “Extremely Depressing”
Joel Embiid made a triumphant return to action on Sunday but he was far from jubilant afterward. The Sixers superstar center expressed exasperation to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps over his ongoing left knee issues that have kept him out of action most of the season. “Depressing. Just trying to figure it out. There’s no injury. Just between the swelling … we’ve got to get it figured out. … [Read more...] about Embiid: Ongoing Knee Issues “Extremely Depressing”
Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Officiating, George, Yabusele
The Sixers insist they did their due diligence throughout the year before handing Joel Embiid a three-year max extension in September, according to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). Following up on an ESPN report that the team and Embiid sought out a half-dozen medical opinions about his health prior to the extension, Neubeck details that a group of five-to-seven … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Embiid, Officiating, George, Yabusele
Atlantic Notes: Barnes, Raptors, Embiid, Knicks’ Offense
The Raptors are playing their best basketball of the season when star Scottie Barnes is on the floor, Sportsnet.ca’s Michael Grange writes. This season looked like an opportunity for Toronto to build through the draft by potentially adding a lottery prospect to a young core that includes the likes of Barnes, Gradey Dick and Ja’Kobe Walter, but Barnes’ excellence is making that … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barnes, Raptors, Embiid, Knicks’ Offense