Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson may represent Jamaica in FIBA competitions and possibly the Summer Olympics, according to Daniel Blake of The Jamaica Observer (Twitter link). Blake states that they have begun the process of applying for citizenship, which they’re eligible to do because their father, Troy, is from Jamaica. Amen, a first-team All-Defensive selection, became a … [Read more...] about International Notes: Thompson Twins, Micic, Brown, McCollum
Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2024/25
The pool of bonus money for NBA playoff teams this season is worth approximately $34.7MM, according to Kurt Badenhausen and Lev Akabas of Sportico. The top six teams in each conference earn bonuses based on their regular season records, while the 16 playoff teams also receive a chunk of money from the playoff pool, increasing the value of their payout with each series win. That … [Read more...] about Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2024/25
Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards
Before suffering a torn ACL in early March, Kyrie Irving was widely expected to sign an extension or a new free agent contract with the Mavericks this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that perception hasn’t changed since Irving’s injury. However, the veteran point guard’s ACL recovery, which figures to extend well into next … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards
LeBron James Says MCL Sprain Is “Getting Better”
LeBron James is making progress with the knee injury he suffered in the Lakers‘ final playoff game. James stated that his left MCL sprain is “getting better” in a recent edition of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash (hat tip to Corey Hansford of Lakers Nation). He adds that the most difficult part of the process is having to remain relatively inactive while the knee … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says MCL Sprain Is “Getting Better”
International Notes: Bogdanovic, EuroLeague, Asia, Sarr
The No. 27 pick in the 2014 NBA draft, Bogdan Bogdanovic spent three more seasons playing in Europe before making the move stateside in 2017. The veteran swingman has been in the NBA since then, but told reporters at the EuroLeague Final Four this week that he could see himself playing overseas again before his career is over. “I had that goal when I was leaving (for the NBA), … [Read more...] about International Notes: Bogdanovic, EuroLeague, Asia, Sarr