A Thunder player has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for a second consecutive time. After guard Cason Wallace won the award for October/November, big man Chet Holmgren has earned the honor for December, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). The Thunder, who entered December with a 20-1 record, have looked more mortal in recent weeks, winning … [Read more...] about Holmgren, Stewart Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Player Of The Month Awards
A pair of star point guards and MVP candidates have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for December, with Jalen Brunson of the Knicks winning the award in the East and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder claiming it in the West, per the league (Twitter link). Brunson was named Player of the Week twice in December and led the Knicks to an NBA Cup championship. He … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Player Of The Month Awards
Injury Notes: Davis, Duren, Rockets, Warriors, Jazz
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis returned to action on Thursday vs. Philadelphia following a two-game absence due to a groin strain. Head coach Jason Kidd said the 10-time All-Star would immediately resume his normal workload, relays Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal. “We always want him to play, so we’re happy to have him back,” Kidd said. “We’ll see — 30 to 34 minutes. We … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Davis, Duren, Rockets, Warriors, Jazz
Pistons Notes: Ivey, Harris, Thompson, Sasser
Jaden Ivey has played 18 straight games for the Pistons after missing the start of the season due to knee surgery, but has only surpassed 20 minutes twice in that stretch. Detroit is likely to keep Ivey coming off the bench for the near future while he continues to adjust to a full workload, writes Hunter Patterson in a mailbag for The Athletic. “[There’s] a plan in place for … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Ivey, Harris, Thompson, Sasser
Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first returns of fan voting for the All-Star Game, according to the NBA (Twitter link). Doncic leads all players with 1,249,518 votes. The top five vote-getters from the Western Conference also include Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Warriors guard … [Read more...] about Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game