When the Nuggets declined their team option on Vlatko Cancar for the 2024/25 season, multiple reports indicated that the two sides would likely work out a new minimum-salary deal that would both increase the forward’s salary (from the $2.35MM the option would have paid to $2.43MM) and reduce Denver’s cap hit (from $2.35MM to $2.09MM). That deal hasn’t happened yet, but Cancar – … [Read more...] about Free Agent Notes: Cancar, Suns, Lowry, Sixers, Martin, Hield
Groups Revealed For 2024 NBA Cup
The NBA has announced the five-team groups for this year’s in-season tournament, now renamed the Emirates NBA Cup, the league announced in a release on Friday (Twitter link). Like last year, there are six groups — three each from the Western Conference and Eastern Conference — and each conference was split into five groups based on last year’s standings. One team was selected … [Read more...] about Groups Revealed For 2024 NBA Cup
Warriors Notes: Curry, Kuminga, Moody, Jackson-Davis
While it isn’t Golden State’s top priority this offseason, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. told reporters on Friday that discussing an extension with Stephen Curry is on the team’s radar, as Kendra Andrews of ESPN writes. “That guy can get whatever he wants,” Dunleavy said of Curry. “It’s been a sprint here getting through the draft and free agency and summer league, … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Kuminga, Moody, Jackson-Davis
Team Canada Finalizes 2024 Olympic Roster
The Canadian national team has formally announced its 12-man roster for the Paris Olympics, making its final cuts ahead of Wednesday’s exhibition games against Team USA. Team Canada’s 12-man squad is as follows: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G (Thunder) Jamal Murray, G (Nuggets) Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G (Timberwolves) Andrew Nembhard, G (Pacers) RJ Barrett, G/F … [Read more...] about Team Canada Finalizes 2024 Olympic Roster
Warriors Notes: Hield, DeMarco, Thompson, Anderson
The Warriors conducted their recruitment of Buddy Hield while the veteran sharpshooter was in Valencia, Spain, where he’s looking to secure an Olympic berth for the Bahamian national team. According to reporting from The Athletic, Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco – who is the head coach for the Bahamas – served as a “helpful ally” for Golden State’s front office in those … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Hield, DeMarco, Thompson, Anderson