Dyson Daniels and Victor Wembanyama have been named the NBA's Defensive Players of the Month for October/November. Daniels led the NBA in steals per game at 3.0 and deflections at 6.7. Wembanyama led the NBA in blocks per game at 3.6, while ranking fourth in contested shots at 10.1. … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels, Victor Wembanyama Named NBA’s Defensive Players Of October/November
Hawks Fined $100,000 For Violating Player Participation Policy With Trae Young
The NBA announced today that the Atlanta Hawks have been fined $100,000 for violating the league's Player Participation Policy in connection with Trae Young missing the team's Emirates NBA Cup game on Nov. 12 against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Following an investigation, including review by an independent physician, the NBA determined that the Hawks held Young out of a … [Read more...] about Hawks Fined $100,000 For Violating Player Participation Policy With Trae Young
Trae Young Signs Shoe Deal With Jordan Brand
Trae Young has signed a shoe deal with Jordan Brand. Young's alma mater, Oklahoma, is also a Jordan Brand school. "This brand embodies basketball, style, a desire to win and the desire to be great," said Young. Young was previously signed with Adidas and had been spotted wearing ANTA shoes in the preseason. Other Jordan Brand athletes include Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Zion … [Read more...] about Trae Young Signs Shoe Deal With Jordan Brand
Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft
At the 20218 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets attempted to trade up to the No. 2 overall pick with Luka Doncic their target selection. The Sacramento Kings held the No. 2 pick that year and picked Marvin Bagley while the Atlanta Hawks did trade down from No. 3, sending the draft rights for Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 5 pick that became Trae Young and a first round … [Read more...] about Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft
Pelicans Tried To Keep Dyson Daniels Out Of Trade With Hawks For Dejounte Murray
The New Orleans Pelicans tried to avoid including Dyson Daniels in their trade offer to the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN's Brian Windhorst. The Hawks wanted to acquire a player for Murray that would help them protect Trae Young on defense. While the Pelicans wanted to keep Daniels, they considered him expendable due to the presence of Herb Jones and Trey … [Read more...] about Pelicans Tried To Keep Dyson Daniels Out Of Trade With Hawks For Dejounte Murray