Longtime former Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard faced his old team for the first time with the Bucks on Sunday. Milwaukee won, 108-102. Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian writes that, ahead of the game at least, Lillard wasn’t sweating the meeting. “I thought I would be anticipating more but I’m not really caught up into it,” Lillard said. “I think it’ll be something that … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Simons, Lillard, Milton, Jokic
Wolves’ Defense Thriving In Gobert’s Second Season
The Timberwolves had high hopes that their 2022 trade for Rudy Gobert would help create an elite defense. The results were mixed last season – Minnesota narrowly cracked the top 10 in defensive rating – but it has all come together for the team so far in 2023/24, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune, who takes a closer look at the parts Gobert, head coach Chris Finch, … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Defense Thriving In Gobert’s Second Season
Timberwolves Notes: Conley, Future, Milton
Mike Conley and his family were prepared for the possibility of a trade out of Utah last season, but they began to become convinced as the trade deadline neared that they would stay put, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. After moving Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, and Bojan Bogdanovic prior to the season, the Jazz remained in the postseason hunt for much of 2022/23, with … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Notes: Conley, Future, Milton
Wolves Notes: Edwards, Finch, Reid, Ownership
Anthony Edwards is already one of the NBA’s top players, but he suggested this week that he might want to see how he could fare in the NFL, according to an ESPN report. Appearing with comedian Marco Summers on his “Open Thoughts” talk show, Edwards said “I might be the first one” to succeed in both leagues. It’s unlikely the Timberwolves would agree to let Edwards risk his … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Edwards, Finch, Reid, Ownership
Pacers, Lakers First Teams To Clinch Tournament Quarterfinal Spots
The first two quarterfinalists for the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament were determined on Tuesday, as the Pacers‘ win over Atlanta and the Lakers‘ blowout of Utah ensured that both clubs will advance to the knockout round of the tournament. Indiana, the winner of East Group A, is 3-0 in round robin play and holds the tiebreaker over the 2-1 Cavaliers due to their … [Read more...] about Pacers, Lakers First Teams To Clinch Tournament Quarterfinal Spots