After missing 14 games in November and December, Tari Eason‘s return has allowed the Rockets to try a new-look starting five. Eason replaced Josh Okogie in Houston’s new, jumbo-sized lineup in the last two games and has made an impact on both ends of the floor in the back-to-back wins over the Lakers and Cavaliers, amassing six steals and three blocks while shooting 3-for-8 … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Eason, Fox, Bey, Flagg
NBA Suspends Alvarado, Williams
The NBA announced today that Jose Alvarado has been suspended for two games without pay for his role in Saturday night’s fight during the Pelicans‘ game against the Suns (Twitter link). Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended for one game. Both players were ejected during the third quarter of the game after a hard foul from the Pelicans guard led to Williams shoving … [Read more...] about NBA Suspends Alvarado, Williams
Pelicans’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams Ejected After Fight
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams were both ejected from Saturday’s game in New Orleans after a brief fight late in the third quarter, writes Rashad Milligan of NOLA.com. Alvarado was whistled for a foul after pushing Williams, who was attempting to set a screen, with two hands (YouTube link). As Alvarado looked to the official to plead his case, … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams Ejected After Fight
Southwest Notes: Zion, Flagg, G. Jackson, Small, Spurs
The Pelicans‘ surprising five-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday in Cleveland, but the team still got some positive news, as forward Zion Williamson played in both games of a back-to-back set for the first time in 14 months, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com (subscription required). Williamson, who last played in a back-to-back in October 2024, logged 21 minutes vs. the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, Flagg, G. Jackson, Small, Spurs
Afseth’s Latest: Spurs, Giannis, J. Johnson, Jazz, Bey
The Spurs have flashed tantalizing potential this season with a 21-7 start and a run to the NBA Cup championship game, but league sources who spoke to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal don’t expect San Antonio to make the sort of significant in-season trade that would compromise the club’s future flexibility. “They’re not going to sit around being satisfied, but I don’t see … [Read more...] about Afseth’s Latest: Spurs, Giannis, J. Johnson, Jazz, Bey