Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley have been named the NBA's Defensive Players of the Month for December. Jackson was the only player in the NBA to record at least 20 blocks and 20 steals in the month. The Memphis Grizzlies are ranked third in the West with a defensive rating of 108.1. Mobley was tied for the second on the East in contested shots per game at 10.0. The Cleveland … [Read more...] about Jaren Jackson Jr., Evan Mobley Named NBA’s Defensive Players Of December
Mark Daigneault, Kenny Atkinson Named NBA’s Coaches Of December
Mark Daigneault and Kenny Atkinson have been named the NBA's Coaches of the Month for December. Daigenault led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 12-1 record. Atkinson also led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 12-1 record in the month. … [Read more...] about Mark Daigneault, Kenny Atkinson Named NBA’s Coaches Of December
Donovan Mitchell Has ‘Sense Of Peace’, Loves Being In Cleveland
Donovan Mitchell was on a contender for several seasons with the Utah Jazz as the Cleveland Cavaliers are now, but his perspective on it has changed as he's become a veteran. Mike Conley would tell him to appreciate the moment when he was with the Jazz as nothing in the NBA is promised. "What I've learned is that this isn't forever. We are not invincible. You have to … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell Has ‘Sense Of Peace’, Loves Being In Cleveland
Isaac Okoro Out At Least Two Weeks With Shoulder Sprain
Isaac Okoro will miss at least the next two weeks with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, announced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. The Cavs added that they will update Okoro's status "as appropriate." Okoro suffered the injury on December 16 against the Nets. Okoro is averaging 6.6 points and 2.3 rebounds on the season. … [Read more...] about Isaac Okoro Out At Least Two Weeks With Shoulder Sprain
Max Strus ‘Awfully Close’ To Returning To Cavs Lineup
Max Strus is "awfully close" to returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup, according to Kenny Atkinson. Strus, who has been practicing for the past two weeks, was expected to return last week. Strus suffered a severe ankle injury during a preseason workout. The Cavs also announced that Isaac Okoro will miss at least the next two weeks with a sprained shoulder. … [Read more...] about Max Strus ‘Awfully Close’ To Returning To Cavs Lineup