Justin Jackson would be a solid option for the Sixers. Mocks drafts have the North Carolina swingman going anywhere from No. 10 to No. 27. He was aware of the possible scenario when he met with the Sixers Thursday morning at the NBA draft combine. By the end of the interview, both sides were impressed. “It was really good,” Jackson said. “They were a great group of men. . . . It was kind of back and forth. So it was a good time.”
Justin Jackson would be a solid option for the Sixers. …
January 27, 2021 | 5:15 pm EST Update
Pelicans also having trade discussions about Eric Bledsoe
Oleh Kosel: Brian Windhorst just said on ESPN’s The Jump that the Pelicans will be sellers at the trade deadline. Also, the rumors are not just centered around Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick, he included Eric Bledsoe’s name, too. pic.twitter.com/EOOUULocok
Shams Charania: NBA will reschedule certain postponed games in first half of the season — instead of the second half. Changes: – Blazers-Wizards: Feb. 2, (previously second half) – Wizards-Hornets: Feb. 7 (previously Jan. 20) – Blazers-Hornets Feb. 7: postponed to second half
Shams Charania: One new NBA player tested positive for coronavirus out of 492 tested since Jan. 20, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium . Down from 11 positives last week and 16 the prior week.
January 27, 2021 | 3:51 pm EST Update
Rockets integrating new addition Kevin Porter Jr. slowly
Mark Berman: Stephen Silas on @Kevin Porter: “We’re still trying to work through that. He’s been here and he’s been great. He’s been attentive. We’ve been doing individual stuff with him as well as today he joined the team stuff and we’re just integrating him slowly.” #Rockets pic.twitter.com/QAx0PUfoU7
