As we relayed in a Front Office article earlier on Thursday, Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is an intriguing trade candidate ahead of the February 5 deadline. Just six months after essentially being treated as a salary dump by Denver, Porter has rebuilt his value with an outstanding first season in Brooklyn — he’s averaging career highs of 25.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG and 3.3 APG through … [Read more...] about Bucks, Pistons, Warriors Among Potential MPJ Suitors
Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first returns of fan voting for the All-Star Game, according to the NBA (Twitter link). Doncic leads all players with 1,249,518 votes. The top five vote-getters from the Western Conference also include Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Warriors guard … [Read more...] about Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game
Amick’s Latest: AD, Kuminga, Warriors, Hawks, Trae, Bucks, MPJ, Clippers
Although team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that the Warriors haven’t fully closed the door on the possibility of pursuing a trade for Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, Amick also hears from club sources that Golden State is “staunchly” opposed to the idea of trading Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green. The Mavericks do have some interest in Warriors forward Jonathan … [Read more...] about Amick’s Latest: AD, Kuminga, Warriors, Hawks, Trae, Bucks, MPJ, Clippers
Knicks Notes: Shamet, Robinson, McBride, Towns, Lineups
The Knicks received some minor good news heading into the new year. The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III reports (via Twitter) that backup guard/wing Landry Shamet has started doing some on-court work as he looks to recover from the right shoulder sprain that has sidelined him since November 22. Shamet has yet to start contact training, but Edwards writes that, according to the … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Shamet, Robinson, McBride, Towns, Lineups
Nets Notes: Kerr, Porter Jr., Thomas, Claxton, Highsmith
The Nets had a three-game winning streak snapped by the Warriors on Monday but they’re garnering attention with their improved play and young talent, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News writes. Before giving up 120 points to Golden State, Brooklyn had the No. 1 ranked defense in the league during December. The Nets notched wins over Toronto, Philadelphia and Minnesota during … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Kerr, Porter Jr., Thomas, Claxton, Highsmith