Hoops Rumors

Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the league (Twitter links). The award covers Week 14 of the season, from Jan. 19-25. Doncic led his team to a 2-1 record last week by averaging 34.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and 9.7 assists. Quickley lifted the Raptors to … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Immanuel Quickley Named Players Of Week

Head coach Erik Spoelstra and star big man Bam Adebayo had some heated words during a team meeting on Saturday morning ahead of the Heat‘s blowout victory over Utah, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. “Spo kind of went off on us, especially on Bam, which I think kind of set the tone,” Nikola Jovic said. “When you start talking to the captain first, we just … [Read more...] about Meeting Sparked Saturday’s Win; Jovic Discusses Struggles

Rookies Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley have reenergized the Hornets’ franchise, Steve Aschburner of NBA.com writes. Knueppel is challenging top pick and college teammate Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year honors. “I knew the four guys we were bringing in … they were just so secure in themselves,” president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets Rookies, Wizards Lineup, Heat Injuries, Herro

The Magic were blown out at home by the Hornets on Thursday, falling 124-97 to a team that trailed them by eight games in the standings entering the contest. Although Orlando was missing starters Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee), several Magic players expressed frustration after the loss about the club’s inconsistent play, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Ware, Heat, Wizards, Hornets

After telling reporters over the weekend in London that he’s loyal to the Grizzlies, Ja Morant shut down questions about the trade rumors involving him when he returned to Memphis this week. “I’m sorry y’all wasn’t able to come to London, but I’m done with those questions,” Morant responded when asked what the team told him about the possibility of a trade (Twitter link via … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Morant, Jerome, Finley, Flagg, Sheppard