Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named the Western Conference’s Player of the Week, while Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has won the award in the East, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). It’s the first time either player has won the weekly award, according to their respective teams. Jackson, who was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, had a … [Read more...] about Jaren Jackson Jr., Scottie Barnes Named Players Of The Week
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Celtics, Tatum, Barnes
The back surgery Nets forward Ben Simmons underwent last spring caused him to question whether he’d be able to continue playing in the NBA, as Julia Stumbaugh of Bleacher Report relays. “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,” Simmons said on The Young Man and The Three podcast in discussing the challenges … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Celtics, Tatum, Barnes
Trade Rumors: Turner, Heat, Brown, Raptors, Clippers
Asked on a live stream on Friday whether the Pacers might be open to trading center Myles Turner, who is on an expiring contract, Jovan Buha of The Athletic (YouTube link) said he has heard a “little bit of chatter” about that possibility. However, based on his wording, it sounds like Buha is just referring to speculation from rival executives who are curious about whether … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Turner, Heat, Brown, Raptors, Clippers
Raptors Rumors: Olynyk, Boucher, Poeltl, Brown
Canadian big men Kelly Olynyk and Chris Boucher are hoping to stick with the Raptors through this season’s trade deadline and “beyond,” sources close to the two players tell Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. Olynyk and Boucher are both considered trade candidates, but it’s unclear how much value Toronto would be able to extract for either player. Olynyk has another guaranteed year left … [Read more...] about Raptors Rumors: Olynyk, Boucher, Poeltl, Brown
Atlantic Notes: Springer, Brown, Raptors Trade Prospects, Johnson
Celtics guard Jaden Springer is considered a prime trade candidate for a team looking to reduce its luxury tax bill. Springer may have enhanced his value with a rare chance to play extended minutes against the Clippers on Wednesday. He had six points and tied a career-high with four steals in a season-high 20 minutes, Brian Robb of Masslive.com notes. “He’s just got an innate … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Springer, Brown, Raptors Trade Prospects, Johnson