Entering Monday’s matchup with Brooklyn, the Knicks had lost three of their past five games and had allowed 123 points per contest during that stretch. As Stefan Bondy of The New York Post wrote ahead of Monday’s game, a lack of on-ball defensive stoppers has been an issue, especially with OG Anunoby sidelined due to a hamstring strain. “I’m confident we can be where we need to … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Hart, McBride, Towns, Shamet, Robinson
Atlantic Notes: Towns, MPJ, Thomas, Quickley, Barrett
Big man Karl-Anthony Towns recently made it very clear he hopes to keep playing for the Knicks for the foreseeable future, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. “Hell yeah, hell yeah. I want to stay here,” Towns said. “Obviously get a chance to be home, see my family. It means more than the money, you know. So just to be able to be here with the fans, be with the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Towns, MPJ, Thomas, Quickley, Barrett
Clippers Announce They’re ‘Parting Ways’ With Chris Paul
11:13 am: Paul clashed with members of the Clippers’ organization as a result of his leadership style, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who hears from sources that the team felt the veteran point guard had become “disruptive” in his efforts to vocally hold players, coaches, and front office members accountable. Former Clippers guard Lou Williams made similar … [Read more...] about Clippers Announce They’re ‘Parting Ways’ With Chris Paul
Giannis Antetokounmpo Talking To Bucks About His Future
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and agent Alex Saratsis have initiated conversations with the team about the two-time MVP’s future, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. According to Charania, Antetokounmpo and Saratsis are talking to the Bucks in the hopes of determining whether the forward’s best fit is in Milwaukee or elsewhere, with a resolution expected in the coming … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Talking To Bucks About His Future
Bucks Keeping Eye On Zach LaVine
The Bucks have conducted “background due diligence” on Kings guard Zach LaVine, among other potential trade targets, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Even after winning their past two games, the Kings are just 5-13 so far this season, so the expectation is that they’ll seriously consider the possibility of moving some of their veterans – most notably LaVine and DeMar … [Read more...] about Bucks Keeping Eye On Zach LaVine