The Hawks fell to the Bulls in the play-in, failing to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020 as a result. With a roster that doesn’t fit together even when healthy, Atlanta could look to go in a number of different directions this offseason. The Hawks are stuck in the middle, lacking incentive to tank due to the first-round picks they owe the Spurs as a result of … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hawks, Miller, Heat, Wizards
NBAGL All-League, Defensive, Rookie Teams Announced
The NBA announced all of the major All-NBA G League teams on Thursday (All Twitter links found here), including the First Team, Second Team, Third Team, All-Defensive Team, and All-Rookie team. Several current and former NBA players are among the honorees. Here is the full list of winners for the 2023/24 season. All-NBA G League First Team: Mac McClung, G, Osceola Magic … [Read more...] about NBAGL All-League, Defensive, Rookie Teams Announced
Jimmy Butler May Have MCL Injury; MRI Set For Thursday
There are concerns that Heat forward Jimmy Butler may have suffered an MCL injury in his right knee, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Butler told reporters after tonight’s play-in loss at Philadelphia that he plans to undergo an MRI Thursday morning to learn the extent of the damage, tweets Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Butler had a protective … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler May Have MCL Injury; MRI Set For Thursday
Heat Notes: D. Robinson, Love, Rozier, Jovic, Adebayo
Duncan Robinson has been dealing with a back issue for several weeks, but he’s been cleared for the Heat’s play-in game tonight at Philadelphia, writes Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. The team’s medical staff made the decision after watching Robinson in warm-ups, and coach Erik Spoelstra confirmed it in a pre-game session with reporters. “He’s ready to go,” Spoelstra said. … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: D. Robinson, Love, Rozier, Jovic, Adebayo
Poll: Who Will Win Wednesday’s Play-In Games?
When we polled Hoops Rumors readers on Tuesday’s play-in games 24 hours ago, nearly half the respondents predicted victories for both the Lakers and Warriors, with roughly 36.7% forecasting a Pelicans win and only about 13.9% picking both the Lakers and Kings. But that latter scenario is the one that played out, as the Lakers escaped New Orleans with a narrow victory to secure … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Wednesday’s Play-In Games?