Here are five things that you may have missed during the NBA week.
A LaVar Ball rule has been implemented, LeBron James is preparing for Isaiah Thomas’ return playing NBA 2K and Dennis Smith Jr. tried getting into it with Kyrie Irving. If those three incidents do anything, it’s sum up the last week around the association to perfection. No matter the reason, if you missed anything from around the NBA within the last week, FanSided has you covered.
Things continue to look gloomy in Memphis, despite David Fizdale’s firing. Marc Gasol received a hefty fine for his profane post-game comments, but the Grizzlies finally won another game. So did the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are now 3-0 in their last three. Further, Oklahoma City is inching closer to the .500 mark and a playoff spot. The Thunder came back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Jazz, are they finally beginning to turn it around? Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have now climbed into the East’s second seed after winning their 13th straight game. Cleveland has turned it around behind LeBron James’ fantastic play as it overcame a rocky start to the season.
Stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMarcus Cousins and Bradley Beal posted huge numbers and continued to shine this week while the likes of Steph Curry, Anthony Davis and Devin Booker picked up injuries. The surging Rockets and red-hot Celtics continue to win in dominating fashion; DeAndre Jordan is denying the circulating trade rumors and all seems right in the NBA world. So without further adieu, here are five things you missed this week from all around the association.