After a late-game defensive breakdown resulted in a frustrating two-point loss in Utah last Thursday, the Mavericks immediately watched film and held a post-game meeting, with “accountability, effort and unselfishness” among the themes, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. “We talked about a lot of things, and got a lot of things out in the open,” Mavericks forward … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Mavs, Marshall, Spurs, Pelicans, McCollum
Zion Williamson Parting Ways With CAA
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and his representatives at Creative Arts Agency, including agent Austin Brown, are parting ways, sources tell Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic. It’s unclear why the two sides are ending their relationship, according to The Athletic’s duo, but the National Basketball Players Association has confirmed that CAA is no longer listed as … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Parting Ways With CAA
Zion Williamson Not Near Return For Pelicans
Pelicans All-Star forward Zion Williamson is nowhere near being ready to return to the hardwood for New Orleans, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. The 6’6″ superstar, who sustained a left hamstring strain two weeks ago, has undergone “multiple treatments” on the affected hamstring, Charania adds. Sources tell ESPN that the Pelicans were initially bracing for Williamson to … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Not Near Return For Pelicans
Pelicans Notes: Green, Rotation, Potential Trades, Lakers Pick, McCollum, Hawkins
The Pelicans, a team that had hopes of reaching or passing 50 wins this season, are spiraling due to injuries. At 4-12, there’s been some outside speculation that head coach Willie Green’s job could be in jeopardy, William Guillory of The Athletic writes. However, Guillory doesn’t believe Green is in danger of losing his position as the team is currently starting games with … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Green, Rotation, Potential Trades, Lakers Pick, McCollum, Hawkins
Western Notes: DeRozan, Sabonis, Monk, Melton, Jenkins, Payton
Kings forward DeMar DeRozan intends to return to action on Friday vs. the Clippers after missing three games due to a back issue, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). DeRozan may not be the only key player back on the court for the team in Los Angeles. According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (Twitter link), Domantas Sabonis (back) has fully participated in … [Read more...] about Western Notes: DeRozan, Sabonis, Monk, Melton, Jenkins, Payton