According to the latest betting odds (link via Kevin Rogers of VegasInsider), there are two clear frontrunners to be named 2024/25’s Most Improved Player: Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Clippers wing Norman Powell. Cunningham is the current favorite for the award, but Powell is a close second. Tyler Herro, Amen Thompson, Trey Murphy, Christian Braun, Evan Mobley, Jalen … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Most Improved Player
And-Ones: Award Eligibility, Towns, Vincent, Brown, WNBA Franchises, Dunk Contest
A key requirement for NBA postseason awards is 65 games played and 20 or more minutes per game, though there are some exceptions to the rule. According to Clippers reporter Justin Russo (Twitter link), a majority of the players in the league will fall short of that baseline. There are 524 players currently in the NBA and only 148 remain eligible, according to Russo. Among the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Award Eligibility, Towns, Vincent, Brown, WNBA Franchises, Dunk Contest
Pacific Notes: Durant, Edwards, James, Harden
The Suns got off to an 8-1 start but it’s been a rocky ride since that point. They entered the All-Star break with a 26-28 record, 11th in the Western Conference. Kevin Durant gave his take on why they’ve faltered to the Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin. “We started well,” he said. “I feel like we definitely could be playing better. I feel like there’s a couple factors. We had … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Edwards, James, Harden
LeBron James Won’t Play In All-Star Game
LeBron James won’t play in tonight’s All-Star Game, he announced during a pregame press conference (video link, hat tip to Tomer Azarly). “You won’t see anything from me tonight,” he said. “Unfortunately, I will not be in uniform tonight. Still dealing with ankle and foot discomfort.” James was slated to make his 21st All-Star appearance. He was part of Shaq’s Team in the new … [Read more...] about LeBron James Won’t Play In All-Star Game
Pacific Notes: Simmons, Bamba, Lakers, Tucker, Suns, Fultz
As we detailed on Friday, Ben Simmons‘ debut with the Clippers on Thursday went about as well as it reasonably could have, earning him praise from head coach Tyronn Lue. Lue wasn’t the only one impressed by the former No. 1 overall pick, who registered 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals in his first game for his new team. Simmons’ Clippers teammates spoke … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Simmons, Bamba, Lakers, Tucker, Suns, Fultz