New Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge vowed back in June at his introductory press conference that the team wouldn’t tank in 2025/26 like it did last year. We’re just four games into the season, but so far the team is backing up that assertion, as Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune writes. The 2-2 Jazz have won games against the Clippers and Suns, while … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Jazz, K. George, Wolves, R. Williams, A. Mitchell
And-Ones: Payne, Key, Raman, Breakout Players
EuroLeague team Partizan Belgrade has expressed “serious” interest in free agent point guard Cameron Payne, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). As Stein notes, the Serbian club is looking for a backcourt replacement in the wake of a serious ankle injury to former NBA guard Carlik Jones, who will reportedly miss three months of action. Payne has spent most of the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Payne, Key, Raman, Breakout Players
Northwest Notes: Randle, Edwards, Watson, Jazz
Julius Randle was comfortable taking over as the Timberwolves‘ primary scoring option after Anthony Edwards left Sunday’s game early due to tightness in his right hamstring, writes Chris Hine of The Star-Tribune (subscription required). Randle wound up with 31 points on 11-for-18 shooting and six assists as Minnesota held off Indiana in its home opener. “We don’t have to … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Randle, Edwards, Watson, Jazz
Anthony Edwards Out At Least One Week With Hamstring Strain
1:43 pm: Edwards underwent an MRI, revealing the right hamstring strain, and he’ll be reevaluated in one week, according to a Timberwolves press release. That provides hope that Edwards might be able to return earlier than the two-week timeline that Charania reported. 12:45 pm: Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards will be sidelined for two weeks with a right … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Out At Least One Week With Hamstring Strain
Timberwolves Notes: Randle, Finch, Defense, Dillingham
In an interview with Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, forward Julius Randle explains why he re-signed with the Timberwolves this summer. In addition to seeking stability and happiness both on and off the court, Randle says his strong relationship with head coach Chris Finch also played a significant factor in his decision. “I just think Finch ultimately trusts in me as a … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Notes: Randle, Finch, Defense, Dillingham