Trae Young posted a historic line in Friday’s overtime win against the Lakers, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Hawks guard had 31 points, 20 assists and five three-pointers, making him the first player to reach those numbers in a single game since at least 1979/80. He capped the night with a game-winning three-pointer after being unexpectedly … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Young, Daniels, Snyder, Johnson
Southeast Notes: Daniels, Ware, Wizards, Williams
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, acquired as part of Atlanta’s blockbuster trade that shipped Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans, put the defensive clamps on Murray during the former Hawk’s first game against his old team, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Murray was limited to shooting just 2-of-15 from the field against the Hawks on Monday, while Daniels … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Daniels, Ware, Wizards, Williams
And-Ones: Woj, Awards, Samanic, Van Exel
In mid-September, perhaps the most surprising news of the NBA offseason occurred: Adrian Wojnarowski announced that he was retiring from ESPN and the news industry as a whole. It was later reported that he would become the general manager of the basketball program at St. Bonaventure, with the school confirming the news. Speaking to his friend and former Yahoo Sports colleague … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Woj, Awards, Samanic, Van Exel
Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Veteran NBA Forward Paul Millsap Retiring
Veteran NBA forward Paul Millsap is retiring from basketball after spending 16 seasons in the league, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 47th overall pick in the 2006 draft out of Louisiana Tech, Millsap spent his first seven seasons with the Jazz before signing as a free agent in 2013 with Atlanta. The 6’7″ big man made four straight All-Star teams with … [Read more...] about Veteran NBA Forward Paul Millsap Retiring