Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau met with forward Mikal Bridges prior to Wednesday’s victory over Portland to clear the air over their recent public comments about the starters’ minutes, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who says sources described the meeting as “productive.” Mike Breen of MSG Network first stated on Wednesday’s broadcast that the two men had talked before the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bridges, Thibs, Robinson, Grimes, Mann, Bradley
Pacers Sign Tony Bradley To Second 10-Day Deal
March 13: The signing is official, according to a team press release. March 12: Tony Bradley 10-day contract with the Pacers expired after Tuesday’s game, but the team doesn’t intend to let him go at this point, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, who reports that Indiana plans to sign the veteran center to a second 10-day deal. The 28th overall pick in the … [Read more...] about Pacers Sign Tony Bradley To Second 10-Day Deal
Central Notes: T. Jones, Giannis, Haliburton, Atkinson
As an undersized pure point guard who rarely takes three-pointers, Tre Jones doesn’t really fit the Bulls‘ blueprint, but he has impressed the team since being acquired from San Antonio in last month’s Zach LaVine trade, averaging 9.6 points and 3.7 assists per game on .538/.429/.905 shooting in his first 13 outings with Chicago. “He’s got the ‘it’ factor,” head coach Billy … [Read more...] about Central Notes: T. Jones, Giannis, Haliburton, Atkinson
Injury Notes: J. Williams, Haliburton, Porzingis, Beal
A Monday loss to Denver won’t hurt the Thunder in the standings at all, given that they still hold an 11-game lead on their Northwest rivals. But a loss that occurred in the second quarter of the game may be of greater concern for the Thunder — forward Jalen Williams sustained a right hip injury and was ruled out for the second half due to a hip strain, per Tim MacMahon of … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: J. Williams, Haliburton, Porzingis, Beal
Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Fined $25K By NBA
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam has been fined $25K for “confronting and directing profane language toward game officials” following Saturday’s game in Atlanta, the league announced in a press release. Siakam, who made his third All-Star appearance last month, finished the two-point loss with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block in 34 minutes. He shot … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Fined $25K By NBA