Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson is December’s Coach of the Month in the Western Conference, while Joe Mazzulla of the Celtics is the Eastern Conference recipient of the award, the NBA announced today (Twitter link). Johnson guided the Spurs to an 11-3 record in December, not including the NBA Cup final, which doesn’t count toward the regular season standings. San Antonio’s big … [Read more...] about Spurs’ Johnson, Celtics’ Mazzulla Named Coaches Of The Month
Celtics Notes: Simons, Holiday, Brown, Gonzalez
Anfernee Simons said it was odd to find himself in the visitors’ locker room as he made his return to Portland Sunday night, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Simons spent the first seven years of his career with the Trail Blazers before the Celtics acquired him over the summer in a cost-cutting deal that sent Jrue Holiday to Portland. “It kind of felt a little weird,” … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Simons, Holiday, Brown, Gonzalez
Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of Week
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Celtics forward Jaylen Brown have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Leonard led the Clippers to three wins this past week while posting averages of 41.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Leonard erupted for a career-high 55 points against the … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of Week
Pacers Notes: Losing Streak, Wiseman, Sheppard, Nesmith, Flight Delay
The Pacers have lost seven straight, including a 140-122 defeat at the hands of the Celtics on Friday. Guard Andrew Nembhard says the team needs to raise its intensity level. “Guys are fighting at times, but it’s not consistent,” Nembhard said, per Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. “It’s not sustained throughout the whole game. Fighting some times doesn’t mean making … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Losing Streak, Wiseman, Sheppard, Nesmith, Flight Delay
And-Ones: Gortman, Bamba, All-Value Team, TV Ratings
Multiple college coaches have reached out to Jazian Gortman‘s camp to see if the 22-year-old guard, who has been playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, would have interest in playing NCAA ball, tweets Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. Gortman was part of the Overtime Elite program in 2022/23, went undrafted in 2023, and has spent multiple years since then playing in the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Gortman, Bamba, All-Value Team, TV Ratings
Injury Notes: Poeltl, Barrett, Dante, Sixers, Bradley, Brown
Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, who has been dealing with a back issue this season, will miss a second straight game on Saturday as Toronto hosts the Celtics, tweets Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. “We have a long-term plan for him,” head coach Darko Rajakovic said, “which consists of managing this injury and which consists of building his strength, which consists of him playing … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Poeltl, Barrett, Dante, Sixers, Bradley, Brown
Atlantic Notes: Thomas, Powell, Gonzalez, Mamukelashvili
Cam Thomas went through a five-on-five workout for the Nets on Saturday and experienced no setbacks, writes the New York Post’s Brian Lewis (via Twitter). A hamstring injury has limited Thomas to just eight games this season. He hasn’t played since November 5, when he left the game less than six minutes into his night. In the seven games before that, the Nets guard averaged … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Thomas, Powell, Gonzalez, Mamukelashvili
Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Brunson Named Players Of Week
Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. and Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson were named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). This marks the second career Player of the Week award for Jackson, who averaged 27.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.7 blocks in 32.7 minutes per game and led Memphis … [Read more...] about Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Brunson Named Players Of Week
Celtics Notes: Hauser, Tatum, Brown, Walsh, Queta
Sam Hauser rediscovering his long-distance shot could have a bigger impact on the Celtics than any potential trade before the deadline, writes Souichi Terada of MassLive. After struggling from three-point range for most of the season, Hauser drilled 5-of-6 attempts in Friday’s win over Miami. “It’s great to see it go down,” Hauser said. “Always. It’s just kind of the way the … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Hauser, Tatum, Brown, Walsh, Queta