There are currently five NBA teams who have an open spot on their respective 15-man rosters and don’t have the ability to sign a free agent to fill that opening because of their proximity to a first- or second-apron hard cap. For instance, after hard-capping themselves at the first apron in the offseason, the Lakers are operating just $1,124,195 below that threshold. A prorated … [Read more...] about Key Dates For Teams Up Against Hard Cap, Tax Line
Gilgeous-Alexander, Mitchell Named Players Of The Week
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (Twitter links). Gilgeous-Alexander led the defending champions to four wins during the week of November 17-23 while averaging 31.0 points and 6.5 assists per contest and … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander, Mitchell Named Players Of The Week
Tyler Herro Set To Make Season Debut Monday
Tyler Herro will make his season debut for the Heat on Monday, presuming he doesn’t experience an unexpected setback, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). Herro has been sidelined since September, when he underwent surgery to alleviate posterior impingement syndrome in his left ankle. Monday’s game against the Mavericks has been viewed as his targeted return date for … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Set To Make Season Debut Monday
Southeast Notes: Diabate, Johnson, Powell, Herro, Sarr, Bagley
While the Hornets are off to a disappointing start this season, having won just four of their first 15 games, their depth in the middle hasn’t been as big a problem as it looked like it might be entering training camp. After trading Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic over the summer, Charlotte has gotten impressive production from rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner, who has started 14 games … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Diabate, Johnson, Powell, Herro, Sarr, Bagley
Injury Notes: Beal, Giddey, Harris, Adebayo, Curry
The Clippers are concerned that Bradley Beal could miss extended time with a left hip injury, head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters prior to Monday’s game vs. Atlanta (Twitter link via Justin Russo). Beal is currently undergoing tests to determine the severity of the injury, which was initially described as left hip soreness, tweets Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. According to … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Beal, Giddey, Harris, Adebayo, Curry