The Wizards don’t have a second deal lined up for Khris Middleton, according to Chris Mannix of SI.com (Twitter link), who says Washington’s plan for the time being will be to hang onto the veteran forward after acquiring him from Milwaukee. As Mannix and Varun Shankar of The Washington Post outline, the Wizards were willing to trade Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin, and a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Middleton, Wizards, Cavs, Walker, Johnson, Buzelis
Amen Thompson, Andrew Nembhard Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Rockets wing Amen Thompson and Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard have won January’s Defensive Player of the Month awards for the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, the NBA announced today (Twitter link). The Rockets went 11-4 in January and Thompson played a significant role during that hot streak, leading the Western Conference with 2.2 steals per game and ranking … [Read more...] about Amen Thompson, Andrew Nembhard Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Rockets’ Udoka, Pacers’ Carlisle Named Coaches Of The Month
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for January for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (Twitter link). Udoka’s Rockets went 11-4 in January, registering a series of impressive victories that included road wins in Memphis, Denver, Cleveland, and … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Udoka, Pacers’ Carlisle Named Coaches Of The Month
Scotto’s Latest: DFS, Grimes, Kleber, Toppin, Jazz
The Lakers‘ acquisition of Luka Doncic in the three-team blockbuster with the Mavericks and Jazz could improve their odds of retaining veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto previously reported that Finney-Smith was expected to decline his $15.4MM option for next season in order to enter unrestricted free agency. Doncic and … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: DFS, Grimes, Kleber, Toppin, Jazz
Pacers Aren’t Looking To Trade Andrew Nembhard, Myles Turner
Moving Andrew Nembhard before the trade deadline could help avoid a tax issue next season, but the Pacers are more focused on winning than their financial future, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. Nembhard, a 25-year-old guard, is only making $2MM this season, but that will increase to $18.1MM when his extension begins in 2025/26. Katz notes that Indiana could deal him … [Read more...] about Pacers Aren’t Looking To Trade Andrew Nembhard, Myles Turner