Nets coach Jordi Fernandez has been urging Michael Porter Jr. to take more responsibility for facilitating the offense and to get back to the cutting style that made him successful in Denver, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Porter handed out seven assists for the second straight game and contributed 34 points and nine rebounds as Brooklyn topped Washington on Sunday … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Porter, Saraf, Lottery, Demin
Knicks Notes: Towns, Shamet, Brown, Brunson
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 of his 39 points in the Knicks’ win against the Heat in the first half, and in doing so, provided a reminder of his ability to function as the team’s top offensive option with Jalen Brunson currently out with an ankle sprain, writes Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. Towns had a relatively quiet second half against the Heat’s swarming double … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Towns, Shamet, Brown, Brunson
Nets Notes: Demin, Thomas, Porter, Clowney
Rookie guard Egor Demin made his first career start Friday night, and he’s likely to remain in that role while Cam Thomas recovers from his strained hamstring, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez was encouraged by what he saw from the No. 8 pick in this year’s draft, who had eight points, seven assists and only one turnover. “He’s a really smart … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Demin, Thomas, Porter, Clowney
Atlantic Notes: Robinson, Pritchard, Barnes, Poeltl
The Knicks and veteran center Mitchell Robinson did not engage in any advanced discussions about a potential contract extension prior to 2025/26, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter video link), who is skeptical that a deal will come together during the regular season. Still, assuming he’s healthy, Robinson should have plenty of suitors if he hits free agency next … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Robinson, Pritchard, Barnes, Poeltl
Injury Notes: Mavs Bigs, Curry, Reaves, Coulibaly, Nets
The Mavericks have been shorthanded in the frontcourt as of late, and that will likely continue for at least another game. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic (Twitter link), Anthony Davis is listed by the team as doubtful for Friday’s matchup against the Grizzlies, while Dereck Lively II will remain out for a sixth straight game. Davis has missed the Mavs’ past three … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Mavs Bigs, Curry, Reaves, Coulibaly, Nets