At 21-9, the Thunder are currently the second seed in a deep Western Conference. The team’s excellence is in part a credit to the ongoing greatness of its Big Three, as Joel Lorenzi The Oklahoman details. Oklahoma City’s triumvirate of top-tier talent comprises All-Star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rookie center Chet Holmgren, and power forward Jalen Williams. Jalen … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Thunder, Finch, Gordon, Hardy
Lore, A-Rod To Acquire Controlling Ownership Of Timberwolves
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will exercise their option to become controlling owners of the Timberwolves, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. They have a December 31 deadline to make the move, but sources tell Wojnarowski it could happen by today. The option will give Lore and Rodriguez an additional 40% of the franchise, making them majority owners with an 80% stake by the early … [Read more...] about Lore, A-Rod To Acquire Controlling Ownership Of Timberwolves
Northwest Notes: Conley, Thunder, Nuggets, Jackson
Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley is feeling revitalized at age 36 as a leader for the team with the West’s best record, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “You see it, not only with his approach but his ability to make huge plays, whether it be a steal in transition, obviously the threes, get the ball to the right people at the right time, close the game, quarterback … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Conley, Thunder, Nuggets, Jackson
Checking In On NBA’s Open Roster Spots
Nearly two months into the NBA’s 2023/24 season, there are only eight open roster spots available across the league. Each team is permitted to carry up to 15 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals, so that means 532 of 540 total roster spots are occupied. All 90 two-way contract slots are currently filled, which means that each of the eight remaining openings … [Read more...] about Checking In On NBA’s Open Roster Spots
Injury Notes: Martin, Porzingis, Tatum, Towns, Cavs
Fifth-year wing Cody Martin was unfortunately limited to seven games last season following left knee surgery, and he has yet to play in 2023/24. However, he could make his season debut on Saturday against Denver, as the Hornets have officially listed him as questionable (Twitter link). As Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer tweets, Martin’s last appearance was on January 14, so … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Martin, Porzingis, Tatum, Towns, Cavs