The Mavericks will explore a potential trade with the Celtics for Jrue Holiday as they look for someone to take over ball-handling duties while Kyrie Irving is injured, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Stein admits that a deal for Holiday would be tricky given Dallas’ financial position and the fact that he has three years and $104MM … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday, Lonzo Ball, Chris Paul Possibilities For Mavericks
Jaylen Brown Still Contemplating Surgery For Meniscus Injury
Celtics star Jaylen Brown hasn’t made a final decision on whether to have surgery for the partial meniscus tear that has been bothering him since March, writes Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog. Brown discussed the injury during an appearance Saturday in Boston to promote his latest sneaker line. Dalzell notes that it was his first public appearance since the Celtics were upset by … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Still Contemplating Surgery For Meniscus Injury
Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Duren, Celtics Trade Targets
Cade Cunningham earned a significant raise by landing a spot on the All-NBA team, but the extra money will limit the Pistons‘ options in building around him, writes Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Cunningham’s salary for next season will now be worth 30% of the cap rather than 25%, pushing the value of his five-year extension to $269MM instead of $224MM. As Patterson notes, … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Duren, Celtics Trade Targets
Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2024/25
The pool of bonus money for NBA playoff teams this season is worth approximately $34.7MM, according to Kurt Badenhausen and Lev Akabas of Sportico. The top six teams in each conference earn bonuses based on their regular season records, while the 16 playoff teams also receive a chunk of money from the playoff pool, increasing the value of their payout with each series win. That … [Read more...] about Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2024/25
2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
The 2024/25 All-NBA teams have been officially announced by the league (Twitter link). A total of 100 media members voted on the All-NBA teams, with First Team votes counting for five points, Second Team votes counting for three points, and Third Team votes counting for one point. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (500 … [Read more...] about 2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
Eastern Notes: Banchero, Magic, Pistons, Bulls, J. Holiday
Forward Paolo Banchero, who will be eligible for a rookie scale extension this summer, is optimistic the Magic can capitalize on the NBA’s parity, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. After Boston was eliminated in the second round, the league will crown its seventh champion in as many years, the first time that has ever occurred. “You don’t know how excited I am … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Banchero, Magic, Pistons, Bulls, J. Holiday
Celtics Notes: Craig, Luxury Tax, Brown, Pritchard
Although he had a limited role after signing with the Celtics, Torrey Craig is interested in staying with the team next season, according to Souichi Terada of MassLive. The veteran forward started the season in Chicago, but was sidelined for weeks by an ankle injury and only got into nine games. The Bulls waived him on February 3, and Boston signed him five days later to fill … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Craig, Luxury Tax, Brown, Pritchard
Southeast Notes: Heat Offseason Approach, Heat Draft Pick, Howard, Sarr, Carrington
The Heat must be aggressive this offseason and willing to remain in luxury tax territory to improve the roster, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes. If Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant and/or Zion Williamson become available at the right price, the Heat should pursue those opportunities. That also includes looking into the possibility of making a deal with the Celtics, who … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Heat Offseason Approach, Heat Draft Pick, Howard, Sarr, Carrington
Atlantic Notes: Towns, Knicks Training Staff, Holiday, Porzingis, Sixers’ Pick
Karl-Anthony Towns gave the Pacers fits this season and the Knicks hope that continues over the next two weeks. He averaged 30.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 46.7 percent from 3-point range in 36.5 minutes per contest, Zach Braziller of the New York Post notes, with the Knicks winning two of three regular-season matchups between the Eastern Conference finalists. Towns … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Towns, Knicks Training Staff, Holiday, Porzingis, Sixers’ Pick