Wizards two-way guard Jared Butler is stepping up in recent games and he’s impressed each time he’s gotten a chance at extended minutes this season, The Washington Post’s Varun Shankar observes. Over the past three games, Butler is averaging 19.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists while finishing with a positive plus/minus in three Washington losses. He scored season highs of … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Butler, Kispert, Banchero, Hornets
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Lakers-Hornets Game Postponed Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
The NBA has postponed Thursday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets game at Crypto.com Arena due to wildfires that have consumed the Los Angeles area. A new date for the game has not been confirmed. In confirming the postponement, the league also released a statement: “The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los … [Read more...] about Lakers-Hornets Game Postponed Due To Los Angeles Wildfires
Josh Lewenberg: The 2024-25 Raptors become the 8th team in the last 20 years to start a season 1-17 on the road, joining the 2004-05 Hornets, 2004-05 Bobcats, 2007-08 Wolves, 2009-10 Nets, 2010-11 Wolves, 2016-17 Nets and 2023-24 Pistons. The 2010-11 Wizards and 2015-16 Sixers started 0-18. … [Read more...] about
10 Milwaukee Bucks Trade Targets
The Milwaukee Bucks are in an interesting position right now. Despite winning the NBA Cup, they are sixth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 16-18. The Bucks will likely be in the playoffs this year, yet calling them a serious title contender would be far-fetched. This situation is very different from the past few years. For the past six years, the Bucks have … [Read more...] about 10 Milwaukee Bucks Trade Targets
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Kelly Oubre Jr. and Guerschon Yabusele shine
Oubre, Yabusele, and Malik Beasley were three low-rostered players worthy of a look after Wednesday's action. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Kelly Oubre Jr. and Guerschon Yabusele shine