When the Hawks and Pelicans were discussing a Dejounte Murray deal last offseason, Dyson Daniels was the one player that Landry Fields insisted must be included in the trade package, Atlanta’s general manager tells Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “(Daniels) was one guy that, when we were engaged with the Pelicans, he was a must for us to be in that deal,” … [Read more...] about Hawks GM Fields: Scouting Department ‘Crushed It’ On Daniels
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Trae Young Named Players Of The Week
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hawks guard Trae Young have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter). Gilgeous-Alexander won for the Western Conference, while Young claimed the East’s award. It was the second Player of the Week honor this season for each of them. The presumed frontrunner for the 2024/25 MVP award after … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Trae Young Named Players Of The Week
Southeast Notes: Bogdanovic, Wizards, Poole, Joseph, Houstan
Before being traded from the Hawks to the Clippers at last month’s deadline, Bogdan Bogdanovic had changed teams once before in his NBA career, having initially signed with Atlanta in 2020 after three years in Sacramento. However, last month’s trade represented the first in-season move for the veteran guard, who said it has been a more challenging adjustment period and that he … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bogdanovic, Wizards, Poole, Joseph, Houstan
Eastern Notes: Bridges, Thibs, Robinson, Grimes, Mann, Bradley
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau met with forward Mikal Bridges prior to Wednesday’s victory over Portland to clear the air over their recent public comments about the starters’ minutes, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who says sources described the meeting as “productive.” Mike Breen of MSG Network first stated on Wednesday’s broadcast that the two men had talked before the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bridges, Thibs, Robinson, Grimes, Mann, Bradley
Southeast Notes: Black, Magic, Krejci, Wizards
Second-year Magic guard Anthony Black is looking to close the season on a high note, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Black, who is averaging 9.0 points and 3.1 assists in 62 games, has seen his minutes increase while he’s started fewer games. His overall efficiency has declined in his second season, though his counting numbers have improved. “Good, bad … I … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Black, Magic, Krejci, Wizards