Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic isn’t oblivious to the calls to modify his starting lineup, but he’s not prepared to make any changes yet. In a media session on Tuesday, Rajakovic said he wants to give his current starting five – Dennis Schröder, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, and Jakob Poeltl – “another game or two” to figure things out, tweets Josh Lewenberg of … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Sims, Hartenstein, Walsh
Warriors, Knicks, Lakers Top Latest NBA Franchise Valuations
The Warriors remain the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico (subscription required), who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2023 on Wednesday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $8.28 billion, making them one of three teams to surpass the $7 billion mark this year. The Knicks have a projected worth of $7.43 … [Read more...] about Warriors, Knicks, Lakers Top Latest NBA Franchise Valuations
Celtics To Sign Drew Peterson To Two-Way Contract
The Celtics are expected to sign G League forward Drew Peterson to a two-way contract, according to Adrian Wojanrowski of ESPN (Twitter links). Agents Mike Silverman and Troy Payne tell Wojnarowski that Peterson has agreed to sign with the C’s and is on track to join the team as soon as Thursday. Peterson, 24, went undrafted earlier this year after spending two seasons at Rice … [Read more...] about Celtics To Sign Drew Peterson To Two-Way Contract
Celtics Waive Two-Way Player Nathan Knight
Two-way player Nathan Knight has been waived by the Celtics, Jared Weiss of The Athletic tweets. The 6’8” forward hasn’t appeared in any games this season. He came off the bench in 38 games last season for Minnesota. Overall, he’s appeared in 108 regular-season games with the Hawks and Timberwolves, averaging 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.8 minutes per game. The Timberwolves … [Read more...] about Celtics Waive Two-Way Player Nathan Knight
And-Ones: In-Season Tournament, Point Differential, Cole
While most of the league has gotten back to business as usual, the eight teams that advanced in the NBA’s first-ever in-season tournament are focused on the knockout round and a trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals and title game, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Single-elimination games will start Monday with the Pacers hosting the Celtics and the Pelicans meeting … [Read more...] about And-Ones: In-Season Tournament, Point Differential, Cole
Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, Mazzulla, Thomas, Barrett
Kristaps Porzingis has already been ruled out of Monday’s in-season tournament quarterfinal at Indiana, but the Celtics are optimistic he’ll return to action this week, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (via Twitter). According to Woj, there’s “increasing confidence” that Porzingis will be available for the semifinal against either Milwaukee or New York if Boston advances past … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, Mazzulla, Thomas, Barrett
Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Month
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA’s players of the month, the league announced on Monday (Twitter link). Jokic won for the Western conference, while Tatum won for the East. A two-time MVP and the reigning Finals MVP, Jokic put up staggering averages of 29.0 points, 13.2 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.2 steals on .571/.316/.800 … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Month
Tyrese Haliburton To Play In Tournament Quarterfinal
Barring a last-minute setback, the Pacers will have their best player available for their in-season tournament quarterfinal game against the Celtics tonight. Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Tyrese Haliburton to play, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star tweets. Haliburton sat out Indiana’s 144-129 win over Miami on Saturday due to a right knee bone bruise and an … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton To Play In Tournament Quarterfinal
Tournament’s Final Four Set, Regular Season Schedule Finalized
The Bucks and the Lakers earned quarterfinal victories on Tuesday night, joining the Pacers and Pelicans as the final four teams that will head to Las Vegas to compete for the championship in the NBA’s first-ever in-season tournament. Milwaukee pulled away from New York in the second half in Tuesday’s early game, with superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard … [Read more...] about Tournament’s Final Four Set, Regular Season Schedule Finalized