NBA Communications: New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi and Washington Wizards forward-center Alex Sarr have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December. … [Read more...] about Centers Yves Missi, Alex Sarr named Rookies of the Month
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Five things: Wizards win a game with defense for a change
A deep dive into how Washington got late stops in a recent victory. Also: vets discuss possible trades, a rookie struggles, and Jordan Poole engages with fans. … [Read more...] about Five things: Wizards win a game with defense for a change
Knicks Notes: Valanciunas, Anunoby, Offense, Lessort
Mitchell Robinson‘s ongoing recovery from a May ankle procedure initially described as minor has led to speculation that the Knicks will be seeking frontcourt help ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Examining a few potential targets who could appeal to New York, Bondy zeroes in on Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, who played … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Valanciunas, Anunoby, Offense, Lessort
Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named Rookies Of The Month
A pair of big men have been named the NBA’s Rookies of the Month for games played in December, the league announced on Thursday (via Twitter). Pelicans center Yves Missi won the award for the Western Conference, while Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr has claimed the award in the East. The No. 21 overall pick of last June’s draft, Missi has been one of the few consistent bright … [Read more...] about Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named Rookies Of The Month
The Numbers Crunch: Wizards beat Bulls to earn sixth win of the season
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington played an outstanding game in the team’s win over the Chicago Bulls. | Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Stats, commentary, analysis The Washington Wizards rode hot shooting in the second half and an abundance of bungling by the Bulls to get their biggest win of the season — an 18-point romp over Chicago. Washington got … [Read more...] about The Numbers Crunch: Wizards beat Bulls to earn sixth win of the season