Bamba signs 1-year deal with Raptors, agents say

Bamba signs 1-year deal with Raptors, agents say

Mo Bamba, who averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds with the G League’s Salt Lake City Stars this season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, his representatives, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Greer Love, told ESPN on Sunday.

Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism

Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism

Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he’s merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball.

Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams suspended for fight

Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams suspended for fight

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams received a one-game suspension for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night’s game.

Spurs lose in Wemby’s return to starting lineup

Spurs lose in Wemby’s return to starting lineup

Victor Wembanyama made his first start since Nov. 14, but the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Utah Jazz 127-114 at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, ending the Spurs’ eight-game winning streak.

Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams tossed after fight

Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams tossed after fight

Suns center Mark Williams and Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night.

Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye ‘recalibration’

Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye ‘recalibration’

Lakers coach JJ Redick said Saturday was a day of “recalibration and reconnection” for slumping Los Angeles, which has lost three straight and six of 10.

Sources: Porzingis out vs. OKC but nearing return

Sources: Porzingis out vs. OKC but nearing return

Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will not play at Oklahoma City on Monday but is nearing a return and will be listed as day-to-day, sources told ESPN.

Bucks list Antetokounmpo as questionable for Saturday’s game as he nears return from calf strain

Bucks list Antetokounmpo as questionable for Saturday’s game as he nears return from calf strain

CHICAGO — Giannis Antetokounmpo may be on the verge of returning from the right calf strain that has kept the two-time MVP from playing in the Milwaukee Bucks’ last eight games.

The Bucks issued an injury report that listed Antetokounmpo as questionable for Saturday’s game at Chicago rather than ruling him out entirely.

Antetokounmpo hasn’t played since injuring his calf less than three minutes into the Bucks’ 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Dec. 3. The injury came on Antetokounmpo’s fourth game back after a left adductor strain caused him to miss four games.

“Maybe it was a mistake of me coming back a little bit earlier, because once I come back, now you’re overcompensating,” Antetokounmpo said on Dec. 18. “The only way you can pop your soleus is by overcompensating and then having an extreme amount of load or play a lot of games in a short period of time. Again, I think all of the things that I was thinking and trying to come back led to the incident that I had with my soleus.”

The Bucks have gone 2-6 in the eight games Antetokounmpo has missed because of the calf issue. So far this season, the Bucks are 9-8 with Antetokounmpo and 3-11 without him.

Antetokounmpo, who turned 31 on Dec. 6, has averaged 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists this season.

The Dunker Spot Opens the Mailbag and Answers Your Questions

The Dunker Spot Opens the Mailbag and Answers Your Questions

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Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones went back to the mailbag for this one.

Questions range from the Minnesota Lynx’s ideal draft strategy, to the Portland Trail Blazers’ late-game offense, to the Houston Rockets’ ideal closing five, to zone-beaters for rec league basketball teams. We bounced around quite a bit — thank you to everyone who sent in questions.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

(1:29) — What should the Minnesota Lynx do with the #2 overall pick?

(4:28) — Examining Marina Mabrey landing spots + the most entertaining Unrivaled team

(7:38) — What’s the most top-heavy position in the (W)NBA?

(10:21) — How do coaches decide when to make an adjustment?

(22:53) — What’s behind teams being able to erase big leads more easily?

(28:55) — What lineup(s) should the Rockets close playoff games with?

(33:50) — How sustainable is the Pelicans’ offense?

(38:28) — Examining the Blazers’ late-game offense & Tiago Splitter

(43:43) — What can we take away from this Pacers season?

(49:28) — The perception around Bam vs Evan Mobley, Jaden McDaniels’ switching, and 2nd round pick trade value

(57:52) — Memorable role player performances

(01:01:49) — How should rec-level teams attack a 2-3 zone?

Who should be in the Houston Rockets closing lineup come playoff time? (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Who should be in the Houston Rockets closing lineup come playoff time? (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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