With Joel Embiid at center and Tyrese Maxey heading up their backcourt, the Sixers will enter this offseason with significant cap room and a desire to fill the gap between their two incumbent stars with an elite two-way wing, writes Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. According to Fischer, Philadelphia views its opportunity as something similar to the one Golden State had in 2016, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, George, Mitchell, LeBron, Butler, Kuzma, More
2023/24 All-NBA Teams Announced
The All-NBA teams have been announced for the 2023/24 season (Twitter link). A total of 99 media members voted on the honors, with players receiving five points for a First Team vote, three points for a Second Team vote and one point for a Third Team vote. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (495 points) Nikola Jokic, Nuggets … [Read more...] about 2023/24 All-NBA Teams Announced
Lakers Taking Time In Coaching Search
The Lakers are moving slowly in their head coaching search and are getting acquainted with several candidates they didn’t interview before hiring Darvin Ham two years ago, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (video link). He cites examples such as Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Heat assistant Chris Quinn, Pelicans assistant James Borrego and ESPN broadcaster J.J. Redick. … [Read more...] about Lakers Taking Time In Coaching Search
Lue Talks Apparently Going Slowly
Tyronn Lue has a year left on his contract and the Clippers reportedly want to extend him, but The Athletic’s Shams Charania said on the Up & Adams show (video link) that the parties are not close to any agreement.“To my knowledge there hasn’t been any progress in those conversations,” Charania stated. Lue stated shortly after the Clippers were eliminated from postseason … [Read more...] about Lue Talks Apparently Going Slowly
Eastern Notes: Magic, D-Lo, Tillman, Pistons, Knicks
The Magic are interested in Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell, league sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Russell holds a player option for 2024/25 worth $18.7MM, but could become an unrestricted free agent if he decides to turn down that option. Orlando has previously been cited as a potential suitor for Russell. Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported nearly two months ago … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Magic, D-Lo, Tillman, Pistons, Knicks