Jeremy Sochan admits switching to point guard in his second NBA season hasn’t been a smooth transition, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Sochan’s passing ability made him stand out as a power forward, so Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had him change positions to get a bigger starting lineup on the court. This is the first time Sochan has ever tried to be a … [Read more...] about Spurs Notes: Sochan, Wembanyama, Vassell, Ginobili
Northwest Notes: Lillard, Conley, Wolves, K. George
The final chapter of Damian Lillard‘s fruitful 11-year relationship with the Trail Blazers was a somewhat acrimonious one, with both sides taking criticism for how they handled Lillard’s trade request this offseason. When the star guard asked out of Portland, he demanded to be sent to a specific team (Miami), and the Blazers responded by taking months to make a deal and … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Lillard, Conley, Wolves, K. George
Northwest Notes: Gobert, Edwards, Brogdon, Giddey
It’s only been seven games, but the 5-2 Timberwolves have to be encouraged by what they’ve seen from Rudy Gobert, who has looked much more like the player who earned six straight All-Defensive First Team appearances and won three Defensive Player of the Year awards from 2016-22, as opposed to the player who didn’t receive a single vote for an All-Defensive squad last season. In … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Gobert, Edwards, Brogdon, Giddey
Jordan McLaughlin Has Knee Sprain, Out At Least One Month
Jordan McLaughlin has played sparingly for the Timberwolves so far this season and he won’t play at all for at least the next month. McLaughlin underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed a right knee MCL sprain, according to a team press release. He will be reevaluated in four weeks. McLaughlin was injured during a four-minute stint against Boston on Monday. He has appeared in … [Read more...] about Jordan McLaughlin Has Knee Sprain, Out At Least One Month
Northwest Notes: Jackson, Nuggets, Towns, Edwards
Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray sustained a right hamstring strain on Saturday and has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against New Orleans. Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports expects Murray to miss a couple weeks, noting that the Nuggets are often cautious when it comes to managing injuries. Murray being sidelined means Reggie Jackson, who had been the primary backup, will … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Jackson, Nuggets, Towns, Edwards