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
And-Ones: Simmons, NCAA, Rookies, Tanking, 2026 Draft
After recently confirming to Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he continues to work toward a potential NBA comeback, former No. 1 overall pick and three-time All-Star Ben Simmons spoke to Sam Jane of The Athletic about why he has been in no rush to sign a new contract. As Simmons explains, recurring back issues have resulted in him playing – and living – through pain for several … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Simmons, NCAA, Rookies, Tanking, 2026 Draft
Southwest Notes: Eason, Fox, Bey, Flagg
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