The Grizzlies could play again without their floor leader on Monday. Ja Morant is listed as questionable against Minnesota due to right foot soreness, the team’s PR department tweets. Morant, who is averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 assists, has already missed 18 games this season and is ineligible for postseason honors. He also missed Friday’s 28-point win over San Antonio. We … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Morant, Pelicans Bench, Spurs Slump, Lively
Southwest Notes: Murphy, Green, Sochan, Castle, J. Smith
Pelicans small forward Trey Murphy has developed into more than just an outside shooting threat during his fourth NBA season, writes Rod Walker of NOLA. Murphy is averaging a career-high 21.5 PPG this season, as he’s starting regularly while Brandon Ingram is sidelined with an injury. He has also improved other aspects of his game, posting career-best numbers for rebounds, … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Murphy, Green, Sochan, Castle, J. Smith
Trade Rumors: Ingram, Pistons, K. Williams, Lakers
There hasn’t been much chatter on the rumor mill about Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram in recent weeks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, Fischer suggests there’s still a chance that Ingram could return prior to the trade deadline from his ankle injury, giving potential suitors a chance to take a look at him for multiple games leading up to … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Ingram, Pistons, K. Williams, Lakers
Pelicans’ Javonte Green Generating ‘Healthy’ Trade Interest
The Pelicans are receiving “healthy” trade interest in veteran wing Javonte Green, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Green, 31, remained available on the free agent market for most of the summer before signing a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Pelicans in late August to help fill out their standard roster. While he wasn’t necessarily projected … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Javonte Green Generating ‘Healthy’ Trade Interest
Mavs Reportedly Seek Impact Perimeter Defender, Make Gafford Available
The Mavericks, who remain on the look for an impact perimeter defender, have dangled center Daniel Gafford in those talks, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Clark first reported at the start of the month that Dallas was exploring the idea of pursuing a player who could upgrade the club’s perimeter defense. He mentioned Pelicans forward Herbert Jones at that time, … [Read more...] about Mavs Reportedly Seek Impact Perimeter Defender, Make Gafford Available