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Cunningham, Wembanyama Earn Player Of The Month Honors

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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

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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

Red Wings Place Erik Gustafsson On Waivers

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March 3: Gustafsson cleared waivers, per Friedman. March 2: The Detroit Red Wings placed veteran defenseman Erik Gustafsson on waivers today, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The move paves the way for the Red Wings to open up a spot on their 23-man roster, as this waiver placement was likely made with the intent of sending the blueliner down to the team’s AHL … [Read more...] about Red Wings Place Erik Gustafsson On Waivers