The Osceola Magic (Orlando’s affiliate) and the Stockton Kings (Sacramento’s affiliate) will compete in this year’s NBA G League Finals, a best-of-three series that will begin on Tuesday night. The NBAGL’s playoffs have a much different setup than the NBA’s, as only 12 teams advance instead of 16, with the top-two seeds from each conference receiving a first-round bye. The … [Read more...] about Osceola Magic, Stockton Kings To Compete In NBAGL Finals
Pacific Notes: Curry, Udoka, Kings Pick, LaRavia, Beal
Stephen Curry was hot on the court in recent games but he was only hot at the officials and the opposing coach on Sunday. After scoring 125 points combined in wins over the Grizzlies, Lakers and Nuggets, the Warriors superstar had more turnovers (four) than points (three) in the Rockets’ 106-96 win, Anthony Slater of The Athletic notes. While heading to the locker room at … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Curry, Udoka, Kings Pick, LaRavia, Beal
Injury Notes: Giannis, Avdija, K. Murray, Celtics, Knicks
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo went from questionable to doubtful to out for Sunday’s game against New Orleans, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (All Twitter links). The two-time MVP is dealing with left shoulder tendinopathy. It’s worth noting that Milwaukee was on the second end of a back-to-back and officially clinched a playoff spot in the East on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Giannis, Avdija, K. Murray, Celtics, Knicks
Pacific Notes: Curry, Lakers, Beal, Clippers
Warriors star Stephen Curry did a little bit of everything in Friday’s win over Denver, including some coaching, writes Ron Kroichick of The San Francisco Chronicle. Holding a lead during a play stoppage late in the game, Curry motioned for coach Steve Kerr to reinsert Gui Santos to provide energy and defense. Kerr took the suggestion, and Santos helped close out a 118-104 … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Curry, Lakers, Beal, Clippers
Nuggets Notes: Pickett, Jokic, Kerr, Westbrook
Jalen Pickett has received extensive playing time for the Nuggets in the first three games of the month. Pickett is averaging 11.3 points, 6.0 assists and 5.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per game. He hasn’t made a turnover in two of those contests. “He’s proven himself to be trustworthy,” coach Michael Malone told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. Pickett, a second-round pick in … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Pickett, Jokic, Kerr, Westbrook