I've bought a lot of Jarrett Allen stock this season (and last) but he hasn't delivered great results. He's usually far more active and productive at home but on this current home stand he has just 34 total points in 3 games. This after popping for 30 and 10 boards at Miami before the homestand. Since last season he has a considerably higher home average (14.1) than road (13.3). Even with the 3 game dip he comes in 8-4 over 12.5 points. I think Allen being aggressive on the boards, especially the offensive rebounds, while trying to beat Alperen Sengun in transition will be critical to try to get him in foul trouble and hurt both Houston's offense and rebounding.
VanVleet (knee) has been cleared for full practice, coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic.
McNeil (calf) agreed to a training camp contract with the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that VanVleet (knee) is ramping up his rehab work, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Thompson agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hezonja recorded 28 points (8-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 12-15 FT), three rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes during Croatia's 115-80 win over Latvia in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Castro signed a two-way contract with the Rockets on Wednesday.
Porter is lined up as Cleveland's top backup point guard after the franchise re-signed James Harden.
Mitchell will be sharing the backcourt with James Harden again this season after the latter re-signed with Cleveland.
Cleveland and Harden agreed Thursday to a three-year deal worth $97 million, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
