Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to participating in Greece’s training camp, though he’s still dealing with the injury that short-circuited the Bucks’ playoff run. Milwaukee’s superstar will look to help Greece advance out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament early next month. “I have not practiced yet, but I feel better. I can not wait to join the training … [Read more...] about International Notes: Giannis, Team Canada, Hezonja, Clarkson, Vildoza, Ataman, Team China
Western Draft Rumors: Rockets, Sheppard, Spurs, Castle, Nuggets, More
Both Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report and Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN.com (Insider link) have Reed Sheppard going to the Rockets at No. 3 in their most recent mock drafts. According to ESPN’s duo, Houston has shown “serious interest” in the former Kentucky guard, with both the front office and team ownership intrigued by his potential fit as a shooter and … [Read more...] about Western Draft Rumors: Rockets, Sheppard, Spurs, Castle, Nuggets, More
Gilgeous-Alexander, Murray Headline Canada’s Preliminary Olympic Roster
Canada Basketball has formally announced its preliminary roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. The 20-man group will have to be trimmed to 12 players for Paris. Here are the 20 players vying for spots on Team Canada’s Olympic roster, which will be coached by new Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez: Kyle Alexander (Hapoel Tel Aviv) Nickeil Alexander-Walker … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander, Murray Headline Canada’s Preliminary Olympic Roster
Edey, Ware Visit Kings On Monday
The Kings hosted a pre-draft workout on Monday that included two of the top center prospects, two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey (Purdue) and Kel’el Ware (Indiana), Sean Cunningham of FOX 40 Sacramento tweets. Both are projected to be taken in the first round. Jamison Battle (Ohio St.), Boogie Ellis (USC), Rayj Dennis (Baylor) and Jonathan Mogbo (USF) were the other … [Read more...] about Edey, Ware Visit Kings On Monday
Warriors Top List Of NBA’s 2023/24 Taxpayers
While the official numbers from the NBA aren’t yet in, Bobby Marks of ESPN estimates (via Twitter) that the Warriors led all teams in 2023/24 with a luxury tax bill in the neighborhood of $176.9MM. Golden State was subject once again to the “repeater” tax penalties this season, meaning that every dollar spent above the luxury tax line cost them more than a first-time taxpayer. … [Read more...] about Warriors Top List Of NBA’s 2023/24 Taxpayers