Isaiah Stewart made his return to the Pistons rotation on Tuesday after his seven-game league suspension expired. Stewart was penalized for his participated in a pre-All-Star break brawl with the Hornets. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was thrilled to have his top frontcourt reserve back in uniform, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic tweets. “There’s so much he brings to the table … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Stewart, Rotation, Harris, Holland
Wembanyama, White Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named February’s Defensive Player of the Month for the Western Conference, while Celtics guard Derrick White has earned the honor for the Eastern Conference, according to the NBA (Twitter link). Wembanyama, who is the betting favorite for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award, led the NBA in blocks per game (3.5) in February, … [Read more...] about Wembanyama, White Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Cunningham, Wembanyama Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham has become the first player to be named Player of the Month twice this season, earning the Eastern Conference award for February after also having done so in October/November, the NBA announced today (Twitter link). Cunningham’s Pistons maintained their comfortable lead atop the Eastern Conference standings by going 9-2 in March. The former … [Read more...] about Cunningham, Wembanyama Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Spurs’ Johnson, Cavs’ Atkinson Recognized As Coaches Of The Month
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was named the Coach of the Month for the Western Conference after leading his team to an 11-0 record in February, the NBA announced today (Twitter link). It’s the second Coach of the Month honor this season for Johnson, who also won it after guiding San Antonio to an 8-3 mark in December. He’s the first NBA head coach to claim the award twice in … [Read more...] about Spurs’ Johnson, Cavs’ Atkinson Recognized As Coaches Of The Month
Anthony Edwards, Jalen Duren Named Players Of The Week
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been named the Western Conference’s Player of the Week, while Pistons center Jalen Duren has claimed the award in the East, the NBA announced on Monday (via Twitter). Edwards, who was named to his fourth straight All-Star team this season, helped Minnesota go 3-0 in a trio of road games played from February 23 – March 1. The former No. 1 … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards, Jalen Duren Named Players Of The Week