Warriors sources confirm to Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha of The Athletic that Golden State made an unsuccessful run at Lakers superstar LeBron James prior to last week’s trade deadline. However, there’s “zero indication” the Warriors came close to acquiring James, per The Athletic’s report. Still, the fact that Golden State tried to pry James out of L.A. shows the … [Read more...] about Warriors To Explore Trades For Star Wing In Offseason?
Suns Notes: Durant, Bol, Beal, Nurkic
In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN (video link), Kevin Durant talked about the possibility of finishing his career with the Suns, but he didn’t offer any guarantee that it will happen. Durant asked to be traded to Phoenix last February, and he told Andrews that he enjoys being in the city when she asked if that will be his final NBA stop. “I’ve been on so many teams … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Durant, Bol, Beal, Nurkic
Central Notes: Stewart, Eubanks, C. Porter, Dosunmu, Terry
During Wednesday’s game vs. Phoenix, the Pistons released a statement regarding the pregame incident between forward/center Isaiah Stewart and Suns center Drew Eubanks. “We are aware of the incident between Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks prior to this evening’s game. We are in the process of gathering information about what happened and what provoked it, and responding to the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Stewart, Eubanks, C. Porter, Dosunmu, Terry
Pistons’ Stewart Arrested For Punching Suns’ Eubanks Before Wednesday’s Game
FEBRUARY 15, 7:00am: Stewart was arrested by Phoenix police for assault, according to Mark McClune of KTVK 3TV (Twitter link), who says the Pistons big man was issued a citation and was released. The police investigation into the incident remains active. Meanwhile, Pistons head coach Monty Williams said after Wednesday’s game that the Suns’ statement on the incident was … [Read more...] about Pistons’ Stewart Arrested For Punching Suns’ Eubanks Before Wednesday’s Game
Saben Lee Delivers After Booker’s Ejection
Following Booker’s first-quarter ejection against Detroit on Wednesday, Suns two-way player Saben Lee stepped in and contributed 16 points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists in 24 minutes against one of his former teams. It was easily his most impactful outing this season, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic notes. “He’s an elite athlete. He can really touch the paint … [Read more...] about Saben Lee Delivers After Booker’s Ejection