Hornets bench Naz Reid at half for not meeting 'our standards'
Hornets newly-acquired forward Naz Reid was benched at halftime of Wednesday's loss to the Pistons for not meeting the team's standards.
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Mike D’Antoni: Knicks nearly released Jeremy Lin - TalkBasket.net
Former New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni revealed that Jeremy Lin was close to being released by the team just before the start of the Linsanity phenomenon in 2012. D’Antoni explained that Lin had received limited playing time and was primarily kept on the roster as insurance while the Knicks dealt with injuries at […] The post Mike D’Antoni: Knicks nearly released Jeremy Lin appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Hornets putting their trust in Brandon Miller: ‘You are that guy’
Brandon Miller has the contract. More importantly for the Hornets, he has teammates who want the ball in his hands when a game needs winning. “They’re like, ‘You are that guy, we believe in you,’” coach Charles Lee said, via Rod Boone of Sporting News. “‘So when we put the ball in your hand, go […] The post Hornets putting their trust in Brandon Miller: ‘You are that guy’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
[Borman] Chris Finch notes that TJ Shannon, Ayo Dosunmu, and Trey Lyles can all definitely play more. Adds that more Lyles will mean more Kuminga at the 3. “Bones will move from a situational guy to a rotation guy. “We will be flexible every single night... We just have to make the right choices.
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“Exposed”: WNBA Finals Scheduling Controversy Draws Blunt Verdict From UCLA Coach Cori Close
The WNBA’s 30th season has brought record audiences, packed arenas, and growing interest nationwide. But as the league continues to grow, its biggest moments also demand better planning.