The NBA has announced that the technical foul assessed to Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards in the second quarter of Friday’s game has been rescinded (Twitter link). It’s a significant decision, since the technical foul was Edwards’ 18th of the season and would’ve resulted in an automatic one-game suspension for Sunday’s regular season finale if it hadn’t been rescinded, as we … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Has 18th Tech Rescinded, Won’t Be Suspended
Anthony Edwards Facing Another One-Game Suspension After 18th Tech
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was assessed with a technical foul during the second quarter of Friday’s game vs. Brooklyn. It’s his 18th tech of the season, which means he’ll be suspended for Minnesota’s regular season finale unless the NBA decides to rescind it, as Chris Hine of The Star Tribune tweets. An NBA player is suspended for one game when he reaches 16 technical … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Facing Another One-Game Suspension After 18th Tech
Western Notes: Jones, Davis, Wolves, Blazers, Cronin
Kai Jones has filled a critical role for the Mavericks since joining the team on a two-way contract in early March. In 11 games (six starts) for a Dallas team suffering from crucial injuries, Jones is averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 84.8% from the field. According to RG’s Grant Afseth, head coach Jason Kidd was complimentary of Jones and recognized his … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Jones, Davis, Wolves, Blazers, Cronin
Five West Teams Have 32 Losses In Regular Season’s Final Week
The Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed entering the Western Conference playoffs two-plus weeks ago, but the remaining 19 postseason seeds are up for grabs in the final week of the 2024/25 regular season, according to the NBA (Twitter link). There isn’t too much drama in the East, with the Cavaliers and Celtics leading the conference for the entire season. Four other clubs — the … [Read more...] about Five West Teams Have 32 Losses In Regular Season’s Final Week
Northwest Notes: Gobert, Watson, Henderson, Hartenstein
Which team does Rudy Gobert believe is Minnesota’s toughest foe? The Timberwolves, he told Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “We are our biggest opponent,” Gobert said. “We get a little complacent. When people start saying we’re good and when the odds are with us, that’s when we’re not as a good.” As the postseason approaches, Gobert says his team’s success is predicated on … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Gobert, Watson, Henderson, Hartenstein