Towns remains, without debate, the second-best offensive player on the roster after Jalen Brunson. … [Read more...] about There’s still plenty of hot and cold in Karl-Anthony Towns’ new Knicks role
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Nets’ Egor Demin showing he ‘belongs’ — but he faces his next NBA challenge
Egor Demin continues to prove himself as the Nets' biggest positive development over the first 11 games of the season. … [Read more...] about Nets’ Egor Demin showing he ‘belongs’ — but he faces his next NBA challenge
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Season-Long Shooting Slump
The Knicks got their first road win of the season last night in a 113-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Despite pushing his double-double streak to 10 consecutive games, Karl-Anthony Towns‘ season-long shooting slump has continued. The former three-point contest champion and self-proclaimed “greatest shooting big man” has struggled to start the season. He has a true … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns’ Season-Long Shooting Slump
Injury Notes: LeBron, Garland, Sharpe, Morant, Edey
As expected, Lakers star LeBron James has been assigned to the G League today in order to practice with the South Bay Lakers, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). James, whose season debut has been delayed while he deals with sciatica on his right side, is being sent to the G League for the first time since he entered the NBA in 2003. The assignment will, of course, … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: LeBron, Garland, Sharpe, Morant, Edey
Bontemps’ Latest: Davis, Morant, Markkanen, Kings, Nets, More
If the Mavericks decide to move Anthony Davis prior to the trade deadline, the expectation is that the return would resemble what Phoenix got for Kevin Durant rather than a haul that features several first-round picks, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. In other words, Dallas probably shouldn’t count on getting more than a couple solid players and a single first-rounder. Although … [Read more...] about Bontemps’ Latest: Davis, Morant, Markkanen, Kings, Nets, More