Asked at his Thursday press conference whether the NBA has looked any more at adding an expansion team or two, commissioner Adam Silver said the league is “still in the process of digesting the Celtics (sale)” and expects to explore expansion in a “more serious way” once that transaction is finalized, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. As Bontemps notes, ESPN has previously reported … [Read more...] about Adam Silver Talks Expansion, Wolves Sale, Tanking, RSNs
Chris Finch Rewards Joe Ingles With Surprise Start
Joe Ingles hasn’t played much this season, but Timberwolves coach Chris Finch put him in the starting lineup on Friday so his eight-year-old autistic son could watch him play, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Jacob Ingles was recently able to sit through his first game without sensory overload, and Finch wanted to do something to honor the family. “This is the stuff,” … [Read more...] about Chris Finch Rewards Joe Ingles With Surprise Start
Northwest Notes: Thybulle, Hartenstein, Holmgren, Jazz, Edwards
Matisse Thybulle played only six minutes in his season debut with the Trail Blazers on Sunday but he made a major impact. He blocked a three-point attempt by Orlando Robinson as time expired in the three-point victory, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian notes. “It was fun,” Thybulle said. “My head was spinning a bit, got tired a lot faster than I was expecting, but felt like I fit … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Thybulle, Hartenstein, Holmgren, Jazz, Edwards
Anthony Edwards, Coby White Named Players Of The Week
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Bulls guard Coby White has won the award for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). It’s the second time in Edwards’ career – and the first time this season – that he has earned Player of the Week honors. He led the Timberwolves to a 3-0 week from … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards, Coby White Named Players Of The Week
Western Notes: Wolves, Mavs, Missi, Zion, Thunder
After flirting with .500 for most of the first half of the season as they got accustomed to their new-look roster, the Timberwolves are 17-8 in their past 25 games and have won seven in a row. The Wolves won’t match their 56-win total from last season, but they’re pushing hard for a top-six spot in the Western Conference, which would guarantee them a place in the … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Wolves, Mavs, Missi, Zion, Thunder