The NBA’s trade deadline is just 15 days away, which means we’re nearly in buyout season. Several veteran players on lottery-bound teams who are in the final year of their respective contracts will become candidates to be bought out if they’re not traded to a new team on or before February 8. When the league and the players’ union finalized a new Collective Bargaining Agreement … [Read more...] about Clarifying The NBA’s New Rule On Post-Buyout Signings
Eastern Notes: Embiid, Joerger, Bucks, Rozier, Heat
When Sixers star Joel Embiid scored 30-plus points for a 21st consecutive game on Monday, he didn’t just eke past that threshold — he more than doubled it, eclipsing Wilt Chamberlain‘s franchise record of 68 points by racking up an eye-popping 70 in a victory over San Antonio, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The performance increased Embiid’s season-long scoring average to 36.1 … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Embiid, Joerger, Bucks, Rozier, Heat
Terry Rozier: “I Feel Like I Fit The Heat Culture”
At a brief press conference before tonight’s game, Terry Rozier said he’s thrilled about the opportunity to play in Miami and he sees himself as a natural fit for Heat culture, relays Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Rozier, who was acquired from Charlotte on Tuesday, said he’s long been an admirer of his new team. “It’s been no secret how much love I have for the Miami Heat … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier: “I Feel Like I Fit The Heat Culture”
Heat Notes: Rozier, Offense, Draft Picks, Martin
After being acquired by the Heat on Tuesday, Terry Rozier will be available to make his debut with his new team on Wednesday vs. Memphis, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter). The Heat have confirmed the news. Heat forward Caleb Martin, who played with Rozier in Charlotte, referred to the veteran guard as a “great teammate” and a tough competitor who will “fit … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Rozier, Offense, Draft Picks, Martin
Hornets Notes: Rozier Trade, Ball, Miller, Lowry, Hayward
After trading Terry Rozier to Miami on Tuesday in exchange for Kyle Lowry‘s expiring contract and a future first-round pick, president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak said that the financial flexibility the deal affords the Hornets going forward was important. However, getting that first-rounder was the key part of the trade from Charlotte’s perspective, as Rod Boone of … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Rozier Trade, Ball, Miller, Lowry, Hayward