One key point: Jalen Brunson's 39 points propelled the New York Knicks towards the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, positioning them closely behind the Milwaukee Bucks. [ more ]
NBA trade deadline: sorting the winners (Knicks) and losers (Lakers)
The New York Knicks are the winners of the NBA trade deadline, bolstering their bench with acquisitions like Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.
The Milwaukee Bucks, despite their struggles, are commended for making the necessary coaching change and adding veteran Patrick Beverley to the roster. [ more ]
Doc Rivers has had a long and successful coaching career in the NBA, with championship expectations, steady success, and some embarrassing flameouts.
Rivers is now the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, his third coaching job in five years, and there are varying opinions on his fit for the team. [ more ]
The Milwaukee Bucks are engaging in conversations with Doc Rivers to potentially fill their head coaching job after firing Adrian Griffin.
Rivers is the top target for the Bucks and his 25 years of head coaching experience, including a championship with Boston in 2008, make him an appealing candidate. [ more ]
Finding a positive in the Knicks IST Quarterfinal loss to the Bucks
The New York Knicks lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in their quest for an In-Season Tournament title.
The Bucks had a hot shooting night, hitting a high percentage of their shots, including 60.4% of field goals and 63.6% of field goal attempts with a Knick within 2-4 feet. [ more ]
Celtics Rumors: Malcolm Brogdon More Likely to Be Traded Than Smart, White, Pritchard
Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images One of the Boston Celtics' most recent acquisitions may also be the next one out."My podcast partner Chris Haynes reported Friday that Boston is looking to move out at least one of its guards to ease a backcourt logjam," Marc Stein wrote on Saturday."Word is the most likely of the group to be dealt, entering the weekend, was Malcolm Brogdon rather than Marcus Smart, Derrick White or Payton Pritchard."
Report: Wizards in serious talks with Miami and Phoenix to trade Bradley Beal
The Washington Wizards may be on the verge of trading Bradley Beal.Shams Charania of Stadium reported that the Wizards are in serious talks to trade Beal to either the Phoenix Suns or the Miami Heat, the two finalists in the race.Developing: Washington is in serious talks with two finalists - Miami and Phoenix - on a Bradley Beal trade, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Report: Wizards working with Bradley Beal on trade
As reported today by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards are going to engage in talks with star guard Bradley Beal to find a trade destination.Full ESPN story on the Wizards, Bradley Beal and his agent Mark Bartelstein working together on trade inquiries: https://t.co/2bgf1CMc9h-Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 14, 2023 Beal holds a no trade clause in his contract, meaning he can veto any trade the Wizards make.
Mock Draft has Wizards making mistake they can't afford to make
In his latest mock draft, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype had the Washington Wizards select Taylor Hendricks out of UCF.While he does have potential, as written here by Cem Yolbulan, he just isn't the right pick for the Wiz.With most of the offseason still ahead of us, the Wizards are left with two choices: build a roster around the current big three or tear it all down and start over.
Former NBA forward Tony Snell can thank his son for helping him learn something important about himself.Appearing on NBC's "TODAY" on Friday, Snell revealed that he was able to discover as an adult that he has autism spectrum disorder after his 2-year-old son Karter was diagnosed at 18 months.
Washington Wizards: Is a Bradley Beal trade with the Milwaukee Bucks feasible?
As the news broke about the Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal working together to sort out a trade that works for both sides, so did reports about potential suitors.One interested party that surprised some NBA watchers is the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.This report was l ater corroborated by Brian Windhorst of ESPN, confirming the veracity of the rumors.
Yesterday, it was reported that Bradley Beal's representation would work with the Washington Wizards on a trade IF the team decides to rebuild.The key word of course is "IF."With these reports now out in the open, teams will start making their inquiries to General Manager Will Dawkins and/or Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger.
The history of no.8 picks doesn't bode well for the Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards have the no.8 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, their highest draft pick in ten years.Even though having a higher-than-usual draft pick is obviously a positive, the history of 8th overall selections paints a less-than-rosy picture for the Wizards.An average NBA Draft has about 7 All-Star players and a few All-NBA level players.
The Heat Say They Love Adversity. Did They Have to Make It This Hard?
The Miami Heat would be the first to assess their path to this late stage of the season as imperfect.Pretty much everything has posed a challenge the injuries, the losses.Even their experience in the play-in bracket a loss followed by a come-from-behind win seems apocryphal, or at least true to form, now that they are facing the Denver Nuggets in the N.B.A. finals.
Toronto Raptors narrow coaching search down to three candidates
Promptly after the Toronto Raptors were eliminated from playoff contention after losing in the NBA Play-in Tournament, they parted ways with head coach Nick Nurse - and the search for a new coach began.There have been many twists and turns in the process so far.First, it was reported that there was a long list of candidates who were invited to interview, and many rumours were tossed around.
Knicks open with 14th best odds to win 2023-24 NBA title
After a 47-35 record in the 2022-23 NBA regular season, the New York Knicks entered the playoffs as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.Defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, they would take on the Miami Heat in round two.A loss in Game Six in Miami ended New York's season early.Nonetheless, it was a very successful season for a Knicks team that had been projected to win around 38-40 games and be a play-in team.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro available for Game 5 of NBA Finals
Tyler Herro is available to make his return to the Miami Heat in Monday night's Game 5 of the NBA Finals, coach Erik Spoelstra said before tip-off.While Herro is available, it's unclear if he will play.The Heat will start with their usual rotation, with Gabe Vincent and Max Strus starting in the backcourt.
Former champions praise Miami Heat, dismiss media narrative as 'disrespectful'
Adversity and doubt is something the Miami Heat have been accustomed to during the regular season and now in the NBA Finals.As coach Erik Spoelstra said recently, "We like to do it the hard way."They beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five, the New York Knicks in six and eliminated the Boston Celtics in Game 7 to become just the second eighth seed to ever advance to the NBA Finals.
Bet Bam Adebayo to win NBA Finals MVP before it's too late
The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets are tied at one game apiece in the NBA Finals, which has really left the NBA Finals MVP market in a bit of a standstill.While Nikola Jokic is still a heavy favorite, it's far from a guarantee that the Nuggets win the NBA Finals.In fact, with the series shifting back to Miami in Game 3, the Heat could have a chance to take the lead before the series goes back to Denver for Game 5.
Jalen Brunson included in USA 12-man roster for World Cup
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is expected to make the final USA Basketball 12-man squad named by Steve Kerr to play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup scheduled to take place later this summer in Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines.Basketball insider Marc Stein broke the news in a Tweet published on Sunday, and he confirmed his report on Monday morning as part of his latest newsletter ($).