With Joel Embiid at center and Tyrese Maxey heading up their backcourt, the Sixers will enter this offseason with significant cap room and a desire to fill the gap between their two incumbent stars with an elite two-way wing, writes Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. According to Fischer, Philadelphia views its opportunity as something similar to the one Golden State had in 2016, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, George, Mitchell, LeBron, Butler, Kuzma, More
2023/24 All-NBA Teams Announced
The All-NBA teams have been announced for the 2023/24 season. 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 (495) Luka … [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
NBA Announces 2023/24 All-Defensive Teams
The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2023/24 season (Twitter link). A total of 99 media members voted on the All-Defensive awards, with players receiving two points for a First Team vote and one point for a Second Team vote. This year’s All-Defensive teams are as follows: First Team Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves (198 points) Victor Wembanyama, Spurs … [Read more...] about NBA Announces 2023/24 All-Defensive Teams