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
NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Defensive Teams
The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2024/25 season (Twitter links). The teams are determined by a panel of 100 media members, with players receiving two points for a First Team vote and one point for a Second Team vote. There were no unanimous First Team selections this year, but Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley came close, having been named … [Read more...] about NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Defensive Teams
CBA Observations: Kuminga, D. Robinson, Cavs, Frozen Picks
While the NBA's current Collective Bargaining Agreement technically went into effect in 2023, many of the rules affecting tax apron teams weren't fully implemented until 2024. As a result, last summer was a crash course for teams, fans, and reporters alike on those new rules, giving us our first look at the impact they'll have on team-building going forward. With the 2024/25 … [Read more...] about CBA Observations: Kuminga, D. Robinson, Cavs, Frozen Picks
Heat Notes: Mitchell, Ware, Draft Prospects, Butler
Davion Mitchell played well enough during his two months with the Heat to become part of their future plans, but tax considerations and other concerns will complicate that decision, according to Ira Winderman of The Sun-Sentinel. Mitchell started 15 of the 30 games he played for Miami after being acquired from Toronto at the deadline in the five-team Jimmy Butler trade. He … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Mitchell, Ware, Draft Prospects, Butler
Southeast Notes: Heat Offseason Approach, Heat Draft Pick, Howard, Sarr, Carrington
The Heat must be aggressive this offseason and willing to remain in luxury tax territory to improve the roster, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes. If Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant and/or Zion Williamson become available at the right price, the Heat should pursue those opportunities. That also includes looking into the possibility of making a deal with the Celtics, who … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Heat Offseason Approach, Heat Draft Pick, Howard, Sarr, Carrington