Former All-NBA big man DeMarcus Cousins will be returning to the Taiwan Beer Leopards in mid-April, according to Chen Jung-chen and James Lo of Focus Taiwan. Cousins played four games for the Leopards in January. “Super excited to be back and gearing up for an epic season of playoffs with my teammates and all of you,” Cousins said in a video released on the team’s Facebook … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Cousins, LeBron, Redick, Value Contracts, 2025 FAs
Northwest Notes: Ayton, Murray, Wolves, Jazz
After an uneven first few months with his new club, Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton has been living up to his self-styled nickname (“DominAyton”) over the past several weeks, according to Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report. “I think we’ve unlocked him,” head coach Chauncey Billups said. “We’re getting the best version of him. He’s been a monster.” As Highkin writes, since … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Ayton, Murray, Wolves, Jazz
Nikola Jokic Reaches 65-Game Threshold
Nikola Jokic played in his 65th game of the season on Friday night, ensuring that the Nuggets star will be eligible for end-of-season awards, including Most Valuable Player, tweets ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Jokic is currently the betting favorite to win this season’s MVP award, which would be his third. … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Reaches 65-Game Threshold
Reggie Jackson Appreciates Encouragement From Teammates, Coaches
Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson has been struggling with his shot in recent weeks, making just 36.8% of his attempts from the field and 25.5% of his three-pointers since February 4. However, he appreciates the fact that his teammates and coaches have encouraged him to shoot his way out of the slump, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (subscription required). “They want me … [Read more...] about Reggie Jackson Appreciates Encouragement From Teammates, Coaches
Northwest Notes: Lofton, Thunder, Porter, Holiday, Billups
The Jazz used a portion of their room exception to sign Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a three-year contract that includes a $500K rest-of-season salary, Hoops Rumors has learned. Lofton’s deal is worth approximately $4.9MM in total, with minimum salaries in the second and third seasons. However, the agreement doesn’t currently include any guaranteed money beyond this season. If Lofton … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Lofton, Thunder, Porter, Holiday, Billups