After using a jumbo starting lineup in their first two games of the season – both losses – the Rockets made a change on Monday, swapping in veteran wing Josh Okogie for center Steven Adams. As head coach Ime Udoka explained before the game, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required), he wanted a look at a smaller, more defensive-minded starting … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Okogie, Adams, Flagg, Mavs, G. Jackson
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Ex-cop Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting
A jury found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second degree murder for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey. … [Read more...] about Ex-cop Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting
ESPN drops brutal Mavericks truth fans won’t want to accept
ESPN recently talked about the Dallas Mavericks' offensive struggles, and the truth of the matter is that they won't be good enough on that end of the floor. … [Read more...] about ESPN drops brutal Mavericks truth fans won’t want to accept
Thunder’s Struggles Show Despite Cooper Flagg’s Worst Game
Despite shutting down Cooper Flagg, the win over the Dallas Mavericks revealed several offensive struggles for OKC that need to be addressed. It was a game that turned up and down, especially with the Thunder leading the whole game. The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided a nuclear meltdown in their 101-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The defending champions led by as many as … [Read more...] about Thunder’s Struggles Show Despite Cooper Flagg’s Worst Game
Fantasy Basketball Week 2 Injury Report: Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards headline the list of sidelined stars
The Pacers, Lakers and Thunder are among the teams with lengthy injury reports at the halfway point of Week 2. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Week 2 Injury Report: Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards headline the list of sidelined stars
