The 2024/25 All-NBA teams have been officially announced by the league (Twitter link). A total of 100 media members voted on the All-NBA teams, with First Team votes counting for five points, Second Team votes counting for three points, and Third Team votes counting for one point. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (500 … [Read more...] about 2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Nesmith, Comebacks
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton reenacted Reggie Miller‘s infamous “choke” gesture when his high-bouncing jump shot tied Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at the end of regulation, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Haliburton thought he had won the game, but his foot was on the three-point line with Indiana down two points. The Pacers ultimately completed their historic … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Nesmith, Comebacks
Pacers Notes: Nesmith, Haliburton, Carlisle, EC Finals
Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith could be a decisive X-factor in a second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearance for Indiana, writes John Hollinger of The Athletic. Nesmith has thrived as a three-and-D role player across his past two seasons. In 2024/25, the 25-year-old’s shooting efficiency reached new heights as he he qualified for the league’s “50-40-90” club. The … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Nesmith, Haliburton, Carlisle, EC Finals
Poll: Who Will Win Eastern Conference Finals?
A year after falling to Indiana in the 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Knicks will get another shot at them in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. Star guard Jalen Brunson is looking forward to the opportunity to take advantage of the second chance. “I mean, it still kind of bothers me,” Brunson said on Monday, referring to last year’s series, per Zach Braziller of The … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Eastern Conference Finals?
And-Ones: Jokic, Malone, Spending Power, Jordan, Uniforms
After Sunday’s lopsided Game 7 loss to Oklahoma City, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was asked whether or not he intends to suit up for Serbia at the EuroBasket tournament this summer, as Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops relays. Jokic helped the Serbian national team win a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. “I think the Olympics made me even better. Playing for your … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Jokic, Malone, Spending Power, Jordan, Uniforms