The reeling Pelicans continue to have trouble involving guard Trey Murphy III in the second halves of games, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. Against the Clippers recently, Murphy had just one made bucket in the second half. “Teams are making adjustments and they’re all over Trey,” head coach Willie Green said. “He’s doing a good job of continuing to play. When they guard him … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Murphy, McCollum, Trade Rumors
Trade Rumors: Butler, C. Johnson, Nets, Grizzlies, Pelicans
The rest of the NBA is watching the standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler with “their popcorn out,” according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (Insider link), who notes that team president Pat Riley doesn’t make a habit of deferring to his star players, operating with a “bluntness and strength” that’s somewhat atypical of team executives in this era. “You cannot intimidate Pat … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, C. Johnson, Nets, Grizzlies, Pelicans
Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson
After missing the past 23 games with a left hamstring strain, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado says he plans to return to action on Friday vs. Washington, as Will Guillory of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “I’ll be playing tomorrow for sure,” Alvarado said. “No doubt. … I finally get to be Jose again. It’s going to be a lot of crazy man out there.” Both of the Pelicans’ injured … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson
Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named Rookies Of The Month
A pair of big men have been named the NBA’s Rookies of the Month for games played in December, the league announced on Thursday (via Twitter). Pelicans center Yves Missi won the award for the Western Conference, while Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr has claimed the award in the East. The No. 21 overall pick of last June’s draft, Missi has been one of the few consistent bright … [Read more...] about Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named Rookies Of The Month
Mavs Notes: Trade Targets, Irving, Lively, Thompson, Washington
The Mavericks are mulling whether to add an impact perimeter defender before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. A natural target would be the Pelicans’ Herbert Jones, who made the All-Defensive First Team last season. However, there is little belief in NBA circles that the Pelicans will actually make Jones available despite their struggles this … [Read more...] about Mavs Notes: Trade Targets, Irving, Lively, Thompson, Washington