After losing 22 of their first 25 games, the Pelicans are 2-0 since Jordan Poole returned from a quad strain. Poole, whose 18-game injury absence was the longest of his NBA career, admitted it was difficult to be patient during his recovery and rehab process, per Rod Walker of NOLA.com (subscription required). “It’s one of those things where no matter what I did or no matter … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Poole, Flagg, Wembanyama, Spurs
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Cooper Flagg is unlocking something Mavericks fans aren’t ready to talk about
The Dallas Mavericks are enjoying the rise of Cooper Flagg, and his strong play has some fans thinking some very bold thoughts. … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg is unlocking something Mavericks fans aren’t ready to talk about
Cooper Flagg Breaks LeBron James’ Scoring Record For 18-Year-Old With 42 Points
Cooper Flagg broke LeBron James' record for most points scored by an 18-year-old in NBA history during the Dallas Mavericks' 140-133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. The No. 1 overall pick in last June's draft finished with 42 points, surpassing James' previous mark of 37 points set in December 2003 with the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Dallas trailing by three points in … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg Breaks LeBron James’ Scoring Record For 18-Year-Old With 42 Points
Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More
As the only NBA team with cap room, the Nets figure to be active on the in-season trade market and will be open to taking on unwanted salary if it comes attached to a more valuable asset. However, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes (subscription required), there will be over-the-cap teams around the NBA with the ability to accommodate salary dumps using various … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More