Jake Fischer: The Timberwolves have looked to find a trade for veteran Keita Bates-Diop, sources said, to allow Minnesota to keep a personal favorite of president Tim Connelly on the roster: PJ Dozier.
November 30, 2024 | 9:44 pm EST Update
Bucks move above .500 behind Giannis Antetokounmpo's 42-point triple-double
Rich Rovito: #Bucks down #Wizards 124-114 to go above .500 for the first time since the season-opening game. Giannis Antetokounmpo records the first 40-point triple-double of his career. Finishes with 42 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Milwaukee native Jordan Poole led Washington with 31.
Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers to win in Paul George's return
The Sixers earned a shorthanded, blowout, wire-to-wire win Saturday night in Detroit. They notched a 111-96 victory over the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, moving to 4-14 this season. Detroit fell to 9-13. Tyrese Maxey posted 28 points and six assists.
Paul George returned from a three-game absence with a left knee bone bruise and had 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting, eight rebounds and five assists over 26 minutes.
Omari Sankofa II: JB Bickerstaff: “Our guys were exhausted. We sat on the runway last night until 2:30, 3 am, got home around 4:30 in a snowstorm … we just didn’t have it tonight and that’s fair. Today was just a rough day for them.”
November 30, 2024 | 9:02 pm EST Update
Isaiah Wong to Charlotte
Shams Charania: The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Isaiah Wong to a two-way NBA deal from the G League’s Salt Lake City Stars, agent Darrell Comer of Tandem told ESPN. Hornets are adding depth amid injuries. Wong, a former second-rounder, has averaged 24.1 points in G League this season.
Rod Boone: Corresponding roster move: #Hornets are waiving Jared Rhoden, per league sources. He was on a two-way contract.
Tom Orsborn: Despite growing optimism that Jeremy Sochan will return soon, Spurs rule him out for Sunday at Sacramento:
A 1950 graduate of St. John’s, Carnesecca also coached the ABA Nets for three seasons from 1970-73 before returning to his alma mater. His teams, then known as the Redmen, reached the postseason every year he was in charge, including a Final Four appearance in 1985 when three Big East schools — Villanova and Georgetown were the others — reached the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.
November 30, 2024 | 8:27 pm EST Update
Stephen Curry will return against Phoenix
Anthony Slater: Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins are both playing tonight in Phoenix. Wiggins had his pregame workout monitored closer than Curry’s, testing lateral movement on ankle. They’re cleared.