Thunder Notes: Dort, SGA, J. Williams, Caruso, Scouts

Asked on Friday about the defensive impact of big men vs. wings in relation to Luguentz Dort‘s Defensive Player of the Year case, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault didn’t fully engage in that debate, but he argued that Dort has been the standout and the constant of the NBA’s top-ranked defense (Twitter video link via […].
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Southeast Notes: Anthony, Houstan, Daniels, Rozier
Magic guard Cole Anthony returned to action on Tuesday after missing seven games with a left big toe strain.
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Bucks Co-Owner: No Mandate To Get Under Second Apron
Bucks co-owner Wes Edens is adamant that there was no mandate by ownership to get under the second tax apron for financial reasons prior to the trade deadline, he told Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
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Thunder’s Daigneault, Celtics’ Mazzulla Named Coaches Of The Month
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is the Western Conference’s Coach of the Month for March, with Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla claiming the award for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).
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Grizzlies Rumors: Coaching Change, Morant, Jackson, Aldama, More
When Grizzlies head of basketball operations Zach Kleiman held a brief media session over the weekend to discuss his decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins, he said he believes the coaching change will give the team “clarity of direction.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Coby White Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bulls guard Coby White have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (via Twitter).
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Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher Named Rookies Of The Month
Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the Western Conference’s Rookie of the Month for March, while Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher has won the award for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).