8:42pm: While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, a source tells Brian Robb of MassLive that Queta received a multiyear contract. 7:16pm: The Celtics have promoted center Neemias Queta from a two-way deal to a standard contract, the team announced in a press release. Converting Queta makes him eligible for the postseason, and the move also completes Boston’s 15-man … [Read more...] about Celtics Promote Neemias Queta To Multiyear Standard Contract
NBA’s 20 Postseason Teams Set For 2024
The 20 teams that will compete in either the playoffs or the play-in tournament (or both) have officially been set following the Rockets‘ loss to Dallas on Sunday, per the NBA (Twitter link). There’s still much to be decided in the season’s final week, including exactly which six teams in each conference will secure playoff spots without having to win one or two play-in games. … [Read more...] about NBA’s 20 Postseason Teams Set For 2024
Celtics Notes: Brown, 15th Roster Spot, Holiday
After missing Monday’s game due to what was referred to on the injury report as a left hand sprain, Celtics wing Jaylen Brown returned from the injury and showed no ill effects in Wednesday’s blowout win over Oklahoma City, scoring 23 points to go with seven rebounds and four assists. Speaking after that game to reporters, including Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (Twitter … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Brown, 15th Roster Spot, Holiday
Zion, Holiday, Jackson Meet 65-Game Criteria For Award Eligibility
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson met the criteria for end-of-season award eligibility on Wednesday by appearing in his 65th game of the season, tweets ESPN’s Bobby Marks. It’s a career high for Williamson, who appeared in 61 games in his second NBA season in 2020/21 but had otherwise never played more than 29 times in a season. The former No. 1 overall pick has built a … [Read more...] about Zion, Holiday, Jackson Meet 65-Game Criteria For Award Eligibility
Shaquille Harrison Named NBAGL Defensive Player Of The Year
Former NBA guard Shaquille Harrison, who has been playing for the South Bay Lakers, has been named the NBA G League’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons, the league announced (via Twitter). Harrison previously won the award in 2021/22 while playing for the Delaware Blue Coats, the Sixers’ NBAGL affiliate. In 34 regular season games with South Bay … [Read more...] about Shaquille Harrison Named NBAGL Defensive Player Of The Year
Hornets To Interview Lee, Fernandez, Young, Adelman
The Hornets have been granted permission to interview a handful of assistant coaches from around the NBA for their head coaching vacancy, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who reports that Charles Lee (Celtics), Jordi Fernandez (Kings), Kevin Young (Suns) and David Adelman (Nuggets) will speak to Charlotte. Additional candidates are expected to be interviewed for the … [Read more...] about Hornets To Interview Lee, Fernandez, Young, Adelman
Southeast Notes: Clifford, Hornets’ Coaching Search, Bogdanovic, Magic
At a press conference this afternoon, Steve Clifford explained his decision to step down as head coach of the Hornets at the end of the season, write Roderick Boone and Shane Connuck of The Charlotte Observer. Clifford admitted that the team’s lack of success over the past two years, much of which can be attributed to a short-handed roster, played a major role. Charlotte is … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Clifford, Hornets’ Coaching Search, Bogdanovic, Magic
And-Ones: Harding, Cooper, All-NBA, Kaba, Bronny James
Stockton Kings head coach Lindsey Harding has been named the NBA G League Coach of the Year in a vote by G League head coaches and GMs, NBA Communications tweets. Harding is the first woman to win the Coach of the Year award in the NBA G League. She’ll receive the Dennis Johnson Trophy. Harding was hired for the G League job last June. Harding spent the past four seasons as an … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Harding, Cooper, All-NBA, Kaba, Bronny James
Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Holiday, Hauser, Nets
Sixers All-Star center Joel Embiid is now traveling with club as he continues to progress toward an on-court comeback, writes Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reigning MVP has rejoined the team for the first time since undergoing surgery to address a meniscus injury in early February. Mizell adds (via Twitter) that, per head coach Nick Nurse, Embiid took part in a … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Holiday, Hauser, Nets