The Eastern Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th. First Round Matchups • No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 (Sixers, Heat, Bulls or Hawks) • No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 7 (Sixers or Heat) • No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers • No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Orlando Magic Play-In • … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs 2024: Eastern Conference First Round Matchups
Alondes Williams Named 23-24 G League Most Improved Player
Alondes Williams has been named hte 23-24 G League Most Improved Player. In his second G League season, Williams averaged 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7.3 assists in 27 games. Portland Trail Blazers Two-Way guard Ashton Hagans (Rip City Remix) and Memphis Hustle guard DeJon Jarreau finished second and third, respectively. … [Read more...] about Alondes Williams Named 23-24 G League Most Improved Player
Tyler Herro Could Return Friday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro traveled with the team on a three-game road trip. That has created some optimism that Herro is on the cusp of a return, possibly as soon as Friday night. The Heat play at the Houston Rockets on Friday before traveling to play the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. Herro has missed the last 20 games due to a right foot injury. Overall, Herro has … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Could Return Friday
Nemanja Bjelica Announces Retirement
In a simple message posted on Instagram, Nemanja Bjelica announced his retirement from playing basketball. "20 years...Thank you basketball" was Bjelica's message on Saturday afternoon. The 6-foot-10 forward played for seven seasons in the NBA. Bjelica started his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015, before moving to the Sacramento Kings in 2018. At the 2021 … [Read more...] about Nemanja Bjelica Announces Retirement
JB Bickerstaff, Erik Spoelstra Share Security Concerns With Sports Betting
Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra became the latest NBA personnel to speak out against sports betting. After Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said he feels like a "prop" because some gamblers complain about his stat-lines, Bickerstaff shared that things have gone further for him and his family. "I have had my own instances with … [Read more...] about JB Bickerstaff, Erik Spoelstra Share Security Concerns With Sports Betting