Few NBA teams could argue they had a better trade deadline this season than the Mavericks, who fortified their rotation by acquiring P.J. Washington from Charlotte and Daniel Gafford from Washington. Dallas has been on a roll since those two new additions debuted on February 10, going 21-9 during that stretch, including a 16-2 run from March 7 to April 10. Brad Townsend of The … [Read more...] about Mavs Notes: Washington, Gafford, THJ, Lively, Kidd, Harrison, Kyrie
Southwest Notes: Ingram, Thompson, Lively, Jackson Jr.
Brandon Ingram‘s outing against the Lakers in Tuesday’s play-in loss was just his second since returning from a bone bruise that forced him to miss 12 games. Ingram was pulled from that loss with 7:38 to go in the fourth quarter and didn’t return, finishing with 25 minutes of game time. “I just liked the group that was on the floor at the time,” head coach Willie Green said. … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Ingram, Thompson, Lively, Jackson Jr.
And-Ones: Kawhi, Team USA, FAs, Musa, Coaches, More
With 11 of 12 roster spots reportedly locked in for USA Basketball’s 2024 Olympic roster, the program could go in a number of different directions with the 12th and final slot. The list of players in contention for that final roster spot includes plenty of big names, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports that Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is currently viewed … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Kawhi, Team USA, FAs, Musa, Coaches, More
Atlantic Notes: DiVincenzo, Embiid, Melton, Nets, Bridges
Knicks swingman Donte DiVincenzo is one of several notable players who will be ineligible for end-of-season awards this season despite playing in far more than 65 games, as James Herbert of CBS Sports observes. DiVincenzo appeared in 81 games this season, but technically didn’t meet the NBA’s 65-game criteria. As we outlined in our glossary entry on the NBA’s new 65-game rule, … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: DiVincenzo, Embiid, Melton, Nets, Bridges
And-Ones: Australia, McLemore, York, Jerebko, Calipari, Klutch
The Australian national team has revealed its preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics, announcing a list of 22 players that are in the mix to play in Paris. That group will have to be cut down to 12 players ahead of this summer’s tournament. Australia’s preliminary roster includes several NBAers, including Thunder guard Josh Giddey, Mavericks guard Dante Exum, Trail Blazers … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Australia, McLemore, York, Jerebko, Calipari, Klutch