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A Lakers trade idea swapping Quentin Grimes for Herb Jones was floated out, and might be realistic amid the struggles and rumors of the two. The post Lakers Could Trade Underwhelming Wing For All-Defensive Target appeared first on HEAVY.
The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Memphis Grizzlies to start the week, and they have some players who may not suit up for the matchup. In their last game against the Atlanta Hawks, Dejounte Murray didn’t play due to personal reasons, but it looks like he’ll be back since he’s not listed on […] The post Pelicans vs. Grizzlies injury report: Trey Murphy III listed as Memphis guns for 7-0 record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended for unleashing a UFC move on the NBA hardwood. Flemings was ejected during garbage time of Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. The ejection stemmed from an elbow he threw at Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens. The league announced … The post Hawks lottery pick suspended after elbowing opponent in the face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingson Flemings has already caught the NBA’s attention in his rookie year. But for the wrong reason. The NBA meted out a one-game suspension to Flemings for elbowing Bryce McGowens in the head in the Hawks’ loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 121-99, on Saturday. The punishment was announced by James Jones, […] The post Hawks’ Kingston Flemings gets punishment for dangerous move in game vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It’s early, and Jamahl Mosley’s upstart New Orleans Pelicans are still very much a work in progress, but it feels like Jeremiah Fears has staked an undeniable claim for the starting lead guard role. Looking at the stat splits and going by what other NBA coaches are saying publicly, the 20-year-old might want to start […] The post Why Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is ‘legit’ MIP candidate, per public NBA scouting reports appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The contract negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and restricted free agent Jalen Duren this past offseason, and got ugly. Eventually, they were resolved, when Duren agreed to re-sign to a five-year, $200 million contract. But for a time there, until it was removed later in the negotiations, the Pistons wanted Duren to accept a contract […] The post A History of NBA Contract Weight Clauses appeared first on HEAVY.
The Atlanta Hawks were blitzed by the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, 121-99, and they lost rookie guard Kingston Flemings late in the fourth quarter after he threw an elbow at Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens and was subsequently hit with an ejection, as per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. At the time of Kingston Flemings’ ejection, […] The post Kingston Flemings ejected from Pelicans showdown for throwing elbow at Bryce McGowens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New Orleans Pelicans may be without multiple key players in Saturday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.
The NBA world was looking forward to Friday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers because of Yaxel Lendeborg. The Warriors rookie’s remarks about Luka Doncic last week made headlines and went viral. He looked phenomenal in the games leading up to yesterday’s matchup, but he played poorly. In 24 minutes, Lendeborg […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Makes Honest Statement After ‘Worst Game’ of His Life appeared first on HEAVY.
A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans.
One potential Thunder trade target is Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III, currently in the second year of a four-year, $112 million deal. The post OKC Thunder Linked to Trey Murphy Trade Amid Injury Woes appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers reportedly scouting Pelicans' elite athletic duo for potential roster-boosting trade Sporting News
The trade speculation around Trey Murphy III is getting a hot new update. Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome appears to be interested in adding him as another talented scorer to the team. Jerome took to social media on Friday to jokingly recruit the New Orleans Pelicans star after the team shared a photo dump on Instagram. […] The post Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome recruits Trey Murphy III after undefeated start to 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA Rumors: Lakers & Warriors In Mix As Pelicans Duo Triggers Blockbuster Trade Speculation Sportskeeda
The Los Angeles Lakers are already showing interest in potentially trading for a pair of young New Orleans Pelicans forwards. The post Lakers Reportedly Eyeing Trade for Pair of Pelicans Forwards appeared first on HEAVY.
Traditional stat sheets were not built to capture gaps filled, box-outs that set up a teammate’s rebound, or hockey assists that ignite an offense, but the scouts in attendance tracked it all from Herb Jones. Essentially, it took one game to remind the NBA world why EVP Joe Dumars is waiting out the trade market. […] The post Why Pelicans must wait out awkward Herb Jones situation as trade vultures hover appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 NBA Cup kicks off today, Friday, October 30th, with ten games being played as teams battle for the in-season tournament title. The post What Is The NBA Cup? In-Season Tournament, Format, Games Explained appeared first on HEAVY.
After reports linked New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a potential trade target following devastating injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City is reportedly also considering Trey Murphy III. As the NBA world continues to speculate about OKC, including a potential Thunder reunion with Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty […] The post NBA rumors: Add Trey Murphy III, Kings youngster to Thunder trade target list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Darius Acuff Jr. had a historic night despite the loss. He finished the game with 34 points, 14 assists, and 6 rebounds against the New Orleans Pelicans. Acuff became the fourth teenager in NBA history to have 30 points and 10 assists in a game. The other three to accomplish this were LeBron James, Luka […] The post Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Joins LeBron James, Luka Doncic in NBA History appeared first on HEAVY.
The Sacramento Kings have endured a disastrous start to the 2026-27 NBA season, dropping their first five games by an average margin of 16.6 points. However, head coach Doug Christie is reportedly not on the hot seat despite the team’s continued struggles. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Sacramento’s front office believes Christie deserves a […] The post Kings rumors: Sacramento is most embarrassing team in NBA. Is Doug Christie on hot seat? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the past three seasons, the Phoenix Suns have had a point guard problem. That problem? The fact that no one besides Devin Booker can truly run the offense. Now, Phoenix has Jalen Green, who has shown major improvements on that side. His pick-and-roll chemistry has been better, as well as initiating more of the […] The post Suns’ 3 best point guard trade targets to fix fatal flaw appeared first on ClutchPoints.
We're in the early stages of the season but we're deep into the NBA trade rumor market, with chatter on the Suns, Lakers and Ty Jerome. The post NBA Trade Rumors: Monitoring Suns Star, Lakers Tax Issue & Ty Jerome appeared first on HEAVY.
The Sacramento Kings are going to be one of, if not the downright worst team in the NBA this season. But they at least have some slivers of hope to hold on to. For one, rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr., whom they drafted with the seventh overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, is […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins rare air with Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas after monster game vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Following Thursday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sacramento Kings fell to 0-5 and could be a contender to break the record for worst start in NBA history. The post Could the Kings Break the Record for Worst Start in NBA History? appeared first on HEAVY.
