While Thursday’s loss to the Sixers was a disappointing one, the Heat had a good day on Friday, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, as Tyler Herro returned following a 20-game absence and scored 17 points in a convincing, much-needed victory over Houston. “It’s just great to have him back,” Erik Spoelstra said of Herro. “His head coach didn’t forget what he brings to the … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Herro, Starting Five, Defense, Love, Bryant, More
Haliburton, Adebayo Now Eligible For Postseason Awards
Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton met the 65-game criteria on Friday against Oklahoma City, making him eligible for postseason awards, such as All-NBA. Counting the in-season tournament final, it was technically Haliburton’s 66th game, but the one on January 8 — when he sustained a hamstring injury against Boston — didn’t count toward the 65-game rule because he played fewer … [Read more...] about Haliburton, Adebayo Now Eligible For Postseason Awards
Heat’s Tyler Herro On Verge Of Return
There’s optimism that guard Tyler Herro could return to action on Friday when the Heat face the Rockets in Houston, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Herro has been sidelined since February 23, having missed Miami’s past 20 games due to a hyperextended left knee and medial tendinitis in his right foot. The knee is no longer an issue, but the foot injury has … [Read more...] about Heat’s Tyler Herro On Verge Of Return
Mac McClung Wins G League MVP Award
Mac McClung hasn’t been on an NBA roster since October, but the 25-year-old won a second straight Slam Dunk contest in February and has now earned another notable honor: McClung is this season’s NBA G League Most Valuable Player, the league announced today (Twitter link). McClung spent the 2023/24 season playing for the Osceola Magic, Orlando’s NBAGL affiliate. In 27 regular … [Read more...] about Mac McClung Wins G League MVP Award
Coaching Rumors: Nets, Wizards, Hornets, Pistons, Blazers
People around the NBA expect the Nets‘ head coaching search this spring to be “wide-ranging,” with less of a specific archetype for the preferred candidate in Brooklyn than there might be in Charlotte or Washington, writes Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Hornets and Wizards will be focused on landing “the right development-minded coaches to enhance a youth movement,” Fischer … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Nets, Wizards, Hornets, Pistons, Blazers