Around the League News: Week 19 (2/20 - 2/26)

[ShelC]

Nationally televised games this week

Thursday, February 23rd
Memphis Grizzlies @ Philadelphia 76ers 7:30pm EST on TNT
Golden State Warriors @ LA Lakers 10:00pm EST on TNT

Friday, February 24th
Miami Heat @ Milwaukee Bucks 7:30pm EST on ESPN
OKC Thunder @ Phoenix Suns 10:00pm EST on ESPN

Saturday, February 25th
Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers 8:30pm EST on ABC

Sunday, February 26th
Phoenix Suns @ Milwaukee Bucks 1:00pm EST on ABC
Los Angeles Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks 3:30pm EST on ABC
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Golden State Warriors 7:30pm EST on ESPN
Los Angeles Clippers @ Denver Nuggets 10:00pm EST on ESPN

NBA News
Russell Westbrook plans to sign with LA Clippers, agent says
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/357 ... agent-says

Sources: Giannis Antetokounmpo to get more testing on wrist
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/357 ... ting-wrist

Preparing for the NBA's Victor Wembanyama revolution
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/356 ... revolution

[ShelC]

[ShelC]

[carey]

Hawks fired Nate McMillan.

[carey]

I don't recall ever seeing a .500 coach fired post ASG when team is likely playoff bound.

[Split T]

Didn’t McMillan kinda get the job in a similar way? Maybe the hawks weren’t above .500, but he got the job and Atlanta went on a run all the way to the ECF.

Strange head coach firings there make me think a certain player might be difficult to coach.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Yes, it’s the Head Coach Nate McMillan circle of life.

[MightyMoog]

Give him a job on our bench!

[Mori Chu]

McMillan seems like a coach who is not overtly bad but is definitely mediocre. You aren't winning a title with a coach like him. I don't think he's to blame for ATL's struggles, but he hasn't exactly found a way to manage all those guys successfully.

[Split T]

Doesn’t look like Monty is in any danger

[Superbone]

Doesn’t look like Monty is in any danger

They must not be paying attention to how Ayton is being held back.

[In2ition]

Give him a job on our bench!

Maybe that's what they were talking about after the game. "Hey Monty, yeah...well...I'm probably going to get let go soon. Do you have a spot for me on your bench after that happens?"

[TOO]

Doesn’t look like Monty is in any danger

They must not be paying attention to how Ayton is being held back.

Got a good laugh outta this.

[Shabazz]

Doesn’t look like Monty is in any danger

They must not be paying attention to how Ayton is being held back.

Since we have arguably the greatest offensive player in the history of the sport on our team, I’ll be interested to watch if KD gets him the ball down low. If not, #MontyOut.

[pickle]

I swear, sometimes I can’t tell if the posts I read are sincere or sarcastic anymore.

[Flagrant Fowl]

There are 2-3 posters who're significantly more critical of Monty at all times, and not all of them regularly contribute here.

Everyone else will rightfully criticize in game threads when he does something goofy, but it ends there and doesn't really bleed into other discussions.

I hope that helps.

[Uncle_Gene]

Earlier on NBA Today on ESPN Ramona Shelborne said the Hawks players were tuning McMillan out and had poor body language towards him.

[pickle]

Earlier on NBA Today on ESPN Ramona Shelborne said the Hawks players were tuning McMillan out and had poor body language towards him.

Not surprised by the firing, but to have it happen after the team has been off for 5 days was real weird.

[TOO]

Everyone's favorite C Myles Turner has 40 and 8 3pm, basketball is funny sometimes.

[Flagrant Fowl]

Kris Dunn is looking spry in the first game of his 10-day with the Jazz. Still can't really shoot with range, but he's a very good perimeter defender.