Matt Barnes advocates for JJ Redick’s Lakers job

The Charlotte Hornets ended their season with a thud as the Atlanta Hawks eliminated them in a 132-103 loss on Wednesday night. After Atlanta outscored the Hornets 42-24 in the third quarter, the game was never in doubt. But unlike Charlotte’s play-in tournament blowout last year to the Indiana Pacers,…

Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes will sit out the remainder of the season to address persistent muscle soreness stemming from a knee injury sustained in January. Fortunately, no surgery is needed, and the bone bruise in his knee has healed. Grimes will have the opportunity to pursue a contract extension…

According to Howard Megdal of The Next Hoops, the Phoenix Mercury is exploring their trade options with Skylar Diggins-Smith. Could SDS be on the move? Our @howardmegdal has reporting for WBB Wednesday that indicates that she could be. Also, don’t miss must-click women’s basketball links along with Howard and @HaydenCilley…

Photo: SB Nation/Twitter Dallas Mavericks rookie Olivier-Maxence Prosper is ready to defend Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards during preseason games coming up in Abu Dhabi on October 5th & 7th. (via Dallas Mavericks): Reporter: “A week from now, you’re going to be guarding Anthony Edwards in a different country. How…

Photo: Wilson Basketball/Twitter Looking back at 2022 NBA Training Camp observations from 10-1-22. MarJon Beauchamp could develop into the player that the Bucks have been missing since losing PJ Tucker Beauchamp didn’t get much playing time as a rookie, but I still think his potential is very high. Working out…

Photo: Peter Baba The Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis have been named the NBA’s players of the week, the league announced (via Twitter). Doncic led Dallas to a 3-0 record. He averaged 48.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks….