An expensive core of players will limit the Bucks‘ ability to add talent this summer, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Although there’s a need to upgrade after a chaotic season that ended with a first-round playoff exit, the front office will likely be sorting through minimum-salary options to fill out the roster. Milwaukee’s salary situation starts with Giannis Antetokounmpo … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks, Pistons’ Free Agent Targets, Williams, Donovan III
Draft Rumors: Grizzlies, Rockets, Bridges, Hawks, Carter, Furphy, Nunez
The Grizzlies are exploring the possibility of trading up in the 2024 NBA draft and have talked to the Rockets about the No. 3 pick, league sources tell Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. In O’Connor’s view, if Memphis or another team makes a trade with Houston for that third overall pick, UConn center Donovan Clingan is the likeliest target. The Rockets, according to O’Connor, are … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Grizzlies, Rockets, Bridges, Hawks, Carter, Furphy, Nunez
Celtics Notes: Holiday, Porzingis, Horford, Tatum
Jrue Holiday‘s season began with a shocking trade to Portland and is ending with a trip to the NBA Finals. Brian Windhorst of ESPN retraces the steps of the deals that turned a player who described himself as a “Buck for life” into an indispensable part of the Celtics‘ quest for a title. Milwaukee was looking for a roster upgrade to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to sign an … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Holiday, Porzingis, Horford, Tatum
Giannis Antetokounmpo To Play For Greece In Olympic Qualifier
Vassilis Spanoulis, the head coach of the Greek national team, confirmed that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will suit up for Greece during the Olympic qualifying tournament in early July, tweets Harris Stavrou of SPORT24.gr. The news is noteworthy because the two-time MVP and former Finals MVP hasn’t played a game since April 9, when he sustained a left calf strain. He … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo To Play For Greece In Olympic Qualifier
New York Notes: Nets, Tsai, Brunson, Knicks, Randle
The Nets have formally announced Jordi Fernandez‘s coaching staff for the 2024/25 season, officially confirming (via Twitter) that previously reported names like Steve Hetzel, Juwan Howard, and Jay Hernandez will be among the assistants flanking the first-time head coach. Hernandez is a carryover from last season’s staff, as are Adam Caporn, Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Corey Vinson, … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Nets, Tsai, Brunson, Knicks, Randle