The All-NBA teams have been announced for the 2023/24 season (Twitter link). A total of 99 media members voted on the honors, with players receiving five points for a First Team vote, three points for a Second Team vote and one point for a Third Team vote. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (495 points) Nikola Jokic, Nuggets … [Read more...] about 2023/24 All-NBA Teams Announced
Edwards, Haliburton Earn Salary Increases With All-NBA Nods
The maximum-salary rookie scale extensions that Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton signed last offseason will have starting salaries worth 30% of the 2024/25 salary cap instead of 25% after both players made All-NBA teams. Edwards earned a spot on the Second Team, while Haliburton made the Third Team. As our maximum-salary projections for … [Read more...] about Edwards, Haliburton Earn Salary Increases With All-NBA Nods
Pacific Notes: Warriors, Lakers’ Coaching Search, M. Brown, Suns
After being eliminated in the play-in tournament, the Warriors know they’ll have to improve their defense to get back into title contention, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. That may include roster changes to bring in players who are more defensive-minded. “It’s not just about scheme and personnel,” coach Steve Kerr said. “It’s also about how much better the rest of … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors, Lakers’ Coaching Search, M. Brown, Suns
Cavaliers Fire Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff
9:53am: The Cavaliers have confirmed Bickerstaff’s dismissal (Twitter link). 9:27am: The Cavaliers have fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson and Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego are expected to be among candidates for the job, Charania adds. Despite the fact … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Fire Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff
Kings Interviews Several Top Prospects
The Kings have the No. 13 pick but that didn’t deter them from interviewing some of the top prospects at the recent draft combine, according to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee. The list of players who met with Kings representatives included Alexandre Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Dalton Knecht, Ja’Kobe Walter, Cody Williams and Sacramento native Jared McCain. Sarr is the … [Read more...] about Kings Interviews Several Top Prospects