Jordan Poole has been benched for the last four games for the Pelicans in favor of a starting lineup of Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, and Dereck Queen. This move sent rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears to the bench and Poole out of the rotation altogether, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. “Obviously, Poole will stay ready and he’ll be ready to go,” head … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Poole, Hawkins, Flagg, Durant
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‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
Whether tentatively or concretely, a handful of teams are connected to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as his hopeful future employer. Most of the focus is on glamorous contenders — the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Heading into the summer of 2025, then middling (or mediocre) teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
Jordan Poole may have played his last game for the Pelicans
After inconsistent play and recent DNPs, New Orleans faces a tough Jordan Poole decision ahead of the trade deadline. … [Read more...] about Jordan Poole may have played his last game for the Pelicans
New York Notes: Knicks’ Mentality, Bitadze, Towns, Demin
The Knicks are embracing a “bunker mentality” as the trade deadline approaches, coach Mike Brown said. New York has been mentioned prominently as a possible destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo. “We understand that we have no control over the noise out there, so we have to have a bunker mentality. Not just at the trade deadline but all the time because there is a lot of noise … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Knicks’ Mentality, Bitadze, Towns, Demin
Pelicans “Big Believers” In Former Second Round Pick, Looking To Open Roster Spot ( Via Trade) To Promote Him
The New Orleans Pelicans are among the biggest disasters in the NBA, and it is not all the organization’s fault. But the organization doesn’t get a total pass, as it is the one that has either drafted or signed injury-prone players to huge contracts. Now it seems the Pels are finally looking to rebuild the right way, though they aren’t aiming for a complete rebuild. Pelicans … [Read more...] about Pelicans “Big Believers” In Former Second Round Pick, Looking To Open Roster Spot ( Via Trade) To Promote Him