Amid everything that has gone wrong for the Pelicans this season, they seem to have found a long-term solution at center, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. They weren’t expecting an immediate impact from Yves Missi after he fell to the 21st pick in last year’s draft, but he’s been proving since training camp that he can contribute and may be headed for a spot on the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Missi, Reeves, Sheppard, Castle
Western Notes: Curry, Kuminga, Collier, Fertitta
Stephen Curry‘s pelvic contusion only forced him to miss two games, but the Warriors star said after making his return on Friday vs. New Orleans that he expects to “feel it for a while,” as Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN notes. Still, Curry, who suffered a hairline fracture in his tailbone when he fell hard onto courtside stairs during the 2020/21 season, was relieved not to get a … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Curry, Kuminga, Collier, Fertitta
Payton Shines Monday In Second Stint With Pels
Veteran guard Elfrid Payton, who is on a 10-day contract with the Pelicans, shined in Monday’s victory over Philadelphia, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. The Louisiana native finished with six points, six rebounds, 14 assists and was plus-14 in 25 minutes off the bench. “It felt good,” Payton said. “Felt like I was at home again. I love being here. This is the best thing ever.” … [Read more...] about Payton Shines Monday In Second Stint With Pels
Mavs’ Irving Undergoes ACL Surgery, Pelicans’ Murphy Gets Shoulder Surgery
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the ACL tear in his left knee, the team announced on its website. The procedure had been expected since Irving was diagnosed with a torn ACL on March 4 after sustaining that knee injury one day earlier. Typically, ACL surgery is delayed by a few weeks in order to allow the swelling and inflammation … [Read more...] about Mavs’ Irving Undergoes ACL Surgery, Pelicans’ Murphy Gets Shoulder Surgery
Southwest Notes: Wells, Rockets, Champagnie, Pelicans
Although he has fallen to fourth in the betting odds for Rookie of the Year, Grizzlies wing Jaylen Wells has “exceeded expectations” in his first NBA season, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins, who says Wells’ consistency has “blown us away,” per Mark Medina of Sportskeeda. Fellow rookies Stephon Castle, Alex Sarr, and Zaccharie Risacher have surpassed Wells in terms of … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Wells, Rockets, Champagnie, Pelicans