Dubs value Kuminga, but return ‘a 2-way street’

The Brooklyn Nets are “pleasantly surprised” by how Mikal Bridges has elevated his game since joining the team, sources tell Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Bridges has averaged 25.8 points per game on 17.3 field goal attempts since joining the Nets from the Phoenix Suns. Bridges has scored 45 points in one game and has finished with 30 or more in five others.

“He’s the ultimate competitor,” Jacque Vaughn said. “I love that piece about him. He plays every single night. He’s very unselfish. He gives off his time, of his knowledge in the locker room, during the games. It’s really been a joy to be around him and learn him as an individual.”

The NBA released the standings and the schedule for the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup, with group stage games scheduled from November 12-December 3.

Group stage games will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. Each team will play four games in the group stages.

TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV will televise 17 group stage games.

The conferences are listed below:

East A: New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets
East B: Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons
East C: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards

West A: Minnesota Timberwolves, LA Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers
West B: Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs
West C: Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies