Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett have improved multiple aspects of their games since they were traded from the Knicks to the Raptors nearly two years ago, writes Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. Both players have gotten stronger and are in better shape, and Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic also pointed to specific basketball improvements. “Immanuel improved his … [Read more...] about Rajakovic Discusses Improvements Quickley, Barrett Have Made
Pullin, Chandler, Chance Claim NBA G League Awards
Free agent guard Zyon Pullin, who opened the 2025/26 season with the Iowa Wolves after being released by the Timberwolves in October, has been named the NBA G League’s Player of the Month for November, according to the NBA (Twitter link). In seven Tip-Off Tournament games (34.0 minutes per contest) with Iowa this season, Pullin has averaged 27.7 points, 5.7 assists and 3.0 … [Read more...] about Pullin, Chandler, Chance Claim NBA G League Awards
Eastern Notes: Ware, Cavs Injuries, Shead, White
Heat second-year big man Kel’el Ware had 14 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in 34 minutes while making his third straight start in place of the injured Bam Adebayo on Monday. Miami pulled out an overtime win over Cleveland and coach Erik Spoelsta heaped praise on Ware. “That’s the best game he’s played in a Miami Heat uniform,” Spoelstra said, per Anthony Chiang of the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Ware, Cavs Injuries, Shead, White
Atlantic Notes: McCain, Barlow, Walsh, Minott, Ingram
After missing nearly 11 months of action due to knee and thumb injuries, Sixers guard Jared McCain has looked shaky in his first three games back. Playing just 31 total minutes across those three outings, McCain has gone scoreless on 0-of-9 shooting. In the hopes of getting McCain more comfortable on the court and getting him more full-speed reps, the 76ers assigned the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: McCain, Barlow, Walsh, Minott, Ingram
Field Set For NBA Cup Knockout Round
The group stage of the NBA Cup was completed on Friday, determining the matchups for the knockout round. In the East, Group B winner — the Magic — captured the No. 1 seed. The Raptors, the Group A victor, snared the No. 2 seed with the Knicks, who emerged from Group C, in the No. 3 slot. The Heat earned the wild card bid and No. 4 seed. On the West side, the Thunder grabbed the … [Read more...] about Field Set For NBA Cup Knockout Round