Why settle for two All-Stars when you can have three? Brian Windhorst tells Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon a big name the Clippers should target this season (21:56). Plus, Jackie calls Portland's 'Melo signing a "desperate" move before she and the guys discuss one of the worst stretches for the Spurs in the Popovich era (8:05).
Pau Gasol said the Trail Blazers have waived him but are working on details of a coaching role for the future Hall of Famer.
After a yearlong layoff from the NBA, Melo is back with renewed motivation
Though he finished with just 10 points, Carmelo Anthony and the Portland Trail Blazers are optimistic about the future after a 115-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in Anthony's season debut.
Jrue Holiday had 22 points and 10 assists, Brandon Ingram added 21 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled Carmelo Anthony’s Portland debut with a 115-104 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Jrue Holiday had 22 points and 10 assists, Brandon Ingram added 21 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled Carmelo Anthony’s Portland debut with a 115-104 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
It had been more than a year since the 10-time All-Star played in an NBA game, and his fellow players were happy to see that drought end.
Portland makes it official on the signing of Carmelo Anthony. For salary purposes, Anthony will have a base comp of $2,159,029 ($14,490 per day) and the Trail Blazers will have a cap hit of $1,364,204. The contract will become fully guaranteed if Anthony is not waived by 5PM EST on January 7th.
James Harden scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook had 28 points and a triple-double, and the Houston Rockets coasted to their eighth straight win, 132-108 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 10 | 3 | .769 | - | W3 |
| Utah | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 7 | .533 | 3 | L1 |
| Oklahoma City | 5 | 9 | .357 | 5.5 | L2 |
| Portland | 5 | 10 | .333 | 6 | L2 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(25) | Nassir Little | SF | North Carolina |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 5 | 10 | .333 |
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
