The Bucks only got minimal financial benefit from Khris Middleton missing out on a combined $2.1MM in bonuses tied to games played and the team’s success in the playoffs, Jim Owczarski of the Journal-Sentinel states in a mailbag column. Milwaukee will have a slightly lower tax bill, but all bonuses count in determining the new salary aprons, even if they’re not earned, so the … [Read more...] about Khris Middleton Misses Out On Bonuses, But Bucks Still Headed Toward Second Apron
Rockets Rumors: No. 3 Pick, Mitchell, Tate, Green, Landale, Beasley
Prior to the draft lottery, a report indicated that the Rockets were interested in trading their 2024 first-rounder for future draft assets. That’s still a possibility, but after moving up from No. 9 to No. 3 on lottery day, Houston has a more valuable asset on its hands and will consider all potential paths with that pick, writes Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Team and league … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: No. 3 Pick, Mitchell, Tate, Green, Landale, Beasley
Eastern Notes: Thibodeau, DeRozan, Carter, Nets, Bucks
The Knicks and head coach Tom Thibodeau will discuss an extension this offseason ahead of his contract year in 2024/25, confirms Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter video link). In an appearance on FanDuel’s Run it Back show, Charania said the Knicks “very much want to lock (him) in long-term,” adding that Thibodeau is expected to get a raise on his current deal, which is … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Thibodeau, DeRozan, Carter, Nets, Bucks
Latest On Lakers’ Head Coaching Search
The Lakers have received permission to interview several assistants from around the NBA for their head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter links). Wojnarowski reports that Los Angeles has been granted permission to talk to the following candidates: Nuggets assistant David Adelman Pelicans assistant James Borrego Celtics assistant Sam … [Read more...] about Latest On Lakers’ Head Coaching Search
Beverley Would Like To Stay Put
On his podcast (video link), Bucks guard Patrick Beverley said he’d prefer to re-sign with the team. Whether Milwaukee will pursue Beverley, who will turn 36 this summer, is a big question mark. Beverley’s season ended in controversy, as he fired a basketball multiple times at Indiana spectators and received a four-game suspension that he’ll serve next season. Beverley will be … [Read more...] about Beverley Would Like To Stay Put