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
Trade Rumors: Sexton, Wolves, Pelicans, Hawks, Bagley
Although the Hornets are willing to discuss potential trades, they still hope they can contend for a play-in spot and aren’t looking to simply sell off veterans, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Fischer, veteran guard Collin Sexton and his expiring $19MM contract looks like Charlotte’s most logical trade candidate. Minnesota is one team that … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Sexton, Wolves, Pelicans, Hawks, Bagley
Pacific Rumors: Warriors, Kuminga, Kings, Monk, McCollum, Clippers
The Warriors have been one of the NBA’s most aggressive teams in scouring the trade market to get a better sense of which players are and aren’t available, multiple sources tell Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. Golden State is known to be in the market for an “athletic” forward as well as frontcourt help, according to Siegel, who reports that the Warriors would ideally like to … [Read more...] about Pacific Rumors: Warriors, Kuminga, Kings, Monk, McCollum, Clippers