Hoops Rumors

The Heat made a number of changes after a blowout loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Chief among them, Davion Mitchell took over a starting role ahead of Alec Burks. While the Heat still fell in Game 2, Mitchell helped the Heat make a late comeback and get into the game in the closing minutes of regulation. The starting lineup … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Mitchell, Jovic, Rotation, Wiggins

Rookie Hornets forward Tidjane Salaün got thrown into the deep end earlier than expected in his career due to the team’s extensive injury list. His season had highs and lows, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer writes, but ultimately he showed glimpses of what he can be at the next level and displays what president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson values in building … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Salaun, Mann, Magic Playoff Series, Heat Picks

Asked during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show (YouTube link) about Trae Young‘s future in Atlanta, NBA insider Chris Haynes said the Hawks guard has expressed to him that he’s “down with the process” and wants to see a young Atlanta team “turn the corner.” However, while Haynes hasn’t heard anything from Young’s camp to indicate that he’s seeking a change of scenery, he … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Young, Rozier, Love, Magic, Wizards

Tiebreakers among teams with identical regular-season records were broken on Monday through random drawings to determine the order for this year’s draft prior to the lottery. The results are as follows, according to a press release from the league (Twitter link): Phoenix Suns (No. 9) over Portland Trail Blazers (No. 10) The Suns will get one more lottery ball combination (out … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft Tiebreaker Results

The Magic’s role players need to be way better to challenge Boston in their first-round series, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner carried the offense in Orlando’s Game 1 loss, while their teammates had a combined 27 points on 10-of-30 shooting. “They’ve got a lot on their shoulders as the offensive scorers on the team,” big man Jonathan Isaac … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic Role Players, Mitchell, Rozier, Hornets Outlook