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
Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of Week
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Celtics forward Jaylen Brown have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Leonard led the Clippers to three wins during the week of December 22-28 while posting averages of 41.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals per contest. The star forward erupted for a … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of Week
Central Notes: Pistons, Bulls, Williams, Cavs
The Pistons lost for just the seventh time this season on Friday, falling to the Jazz, 131-129. Utah scored 44 of its points in the third quarter and Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff was disappointed with his club’s defensive effort. “Discipline. Execution. Commitment to who we are. Forty-four points in a quarter is unacceptable,” he said, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Bulls, Williams, Cavs
Pistons Expected To Promote Daniss Jenkins To Standard Deal
The Pistons are considered likely to give Daniss Jenkins a promotion at some point in the coming weeks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who reports that there is a “growing expectation” that Jenkins’ two-way contract will be converted to a standard deal. Jenkins has been active for all 31 of Detroit’s games this season. Two-way players are permitted … [Read more...] about Pistons Expected To Promote Daniss Jenkins To Standard Deal
Nets Notes: Porter, Trade Possibilities, Demin, Traore
Michael Porter Jr. might be too good to keep on the roster if the Nets intend to tank, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Porter, who has been an offensive force since he was acquired in an offseason trade with Denver, poured in 28 points in Tuesday’s win at Philadelphia. It was the latest in a string of impressive performances by Porter, but it’s not what Brooklyn needs … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Porter, Trade Possibilities, Demin, Traore