Five players have been suspended following the altercation between the Pistons and Timberwolves that took place in Minnesota on Sunday, the league announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Those suspensions are as follows: Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): Two games Ron Holland (Pistons): One game Marcus Sasser (Pistons): One game Naz Reid (Timberwolves): One game Donte … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Five Suspensions For Pistons/Timberwolves Altercation
Central Notes: Bickerstaff, Prigioni, Atkinson, Jones, Bucks Defense
Not only did five players get ejected for a brawl between the Pistons and Timberwolves on Sunday night, but Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni also got the boot. It wasn’t a coincidence as the two coaches had a verbal altercation, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Hunter Patterson. “There was things said by their … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bickerstaff, Prigioni, Atkinson, Jones, Bucks Defense
Checking In On Starter Criteria, Traded Draft Picks, Mavs’ Two-Ways, More
The months on the calendar between the NBA's in-season trade deadline and the start of the offseason represent the only time of year in which teams aren't permitted to make trades. Still, while the possibility of Shams Charania dropping shocking trade news in the middle of the night is off the table during this final stretch of the regular season, there's plenty going on around … [Read more...] about Checking In On Starter Criteria, Traded Draft Picks, Mavs’ Two-Ways, More
Pistons-Timberwolves Altercation Leads To Seven Ejections
A fight that spilled into the stands marred the Pistons–Timberwolves game on Sunday with five players, Detroit head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and a Minnesota assistant coach getting ejected. The altercation occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter. Timberwolves big man Naz Reid was driving to the basket and Pistons rookie forward Ron Holland tried to swipe at the ball. … [Read more...] about Pistons-Timberwolves Altercation Leads To Seven Ejections
Latest On Ja Morant, Cade Cunningham Injuries
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant missed a sixth consecutive game on Thursday vs. Oklahoma City due to a left hamstring strain. As Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal writes, head coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters on Thursday – before being fired by the team on Friday – that Morant is in the “day-to-day phase” of his recovery and is aiming to return soon. “He’s been … [Read more...] about Latest On Ja Morant, Cade Cunningham Injuries