The Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets got close on a deal for Dorian Finney-Smith. After the Nets moved Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, news broke that Memphis was not happy with Brooklyn moving away from their deal. Despite that, both sides have moved on and have talked deals involving Cam Johnson heading to the Grizzlies.
However, at this point, nothing substantive has taken place between Memphis and Brooklyn in Johnson trade talks. The Nets are expected to continue shopping the veteran wing up until the February 6 trade deadline.
Johnson, who is currently out with a sprained ankle, has put together a career-year for Brooklyn this season. The 6-foot-8 wing is averaging a career-best 19.5 points on 50/44/90 shooting splits. Johnson is also grabbing 4.3 rebounds and handing out a career-high 3.0 assists per game.
After a thrilling week, Auburn, Iowa State, and Duke top the men’s basketball Power 37 rankings.The Milwaukee Bucks lost 140-106 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
The Bucks are now 0-8 against the top three teams in the East.
“We’ve gotta get our stuff together. It’s as simple as that. We did not beat Boston. We did not beat the Cavs. We didn’t beat the Knicks. Those are the top three teams, and we’ve played horribly against them,” said Giannis Antetokounmpo after the game.
Antetokounmpo finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.
Damian Lillard said that the results against the top three could turn come playoff time.
“One year in Portland, we got our asses whupped every [regular-season] game by OKC. Then in the playoffs, we whupped their ass. So no; we haven’t beaten the top teams. But we also have to key in, look at why, figure out the context and move forward,” said Lillard.
The Bucks are now 20-17 on the season.
