The NBA has officially revealed its All-Rookie teams for the 2024/25 season (Twitter links). The First Team is made up the top two picks in the 2024 draft, a pair of Grizzlies, and this season’s Rookie of the Year, while the Second Team is heavy on centers. A panel of 100 media members selected the All-Rookie teams, with players earning two points for a First Team vote and one … [Read more...] about NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Rookie Teams
Southeast Notes: Larsson, Wiggins, Da Silva, Harris
Pelle Larsson knows he has to become a better shooter to stick around long-term in the NBA. The Heat guard made 33.7 percent of his 3-pointers and shot 43.8 percent overall in 55 regular-season appearances, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel notes. Larsson’s salary for next season is an economical $1,955,378 with a $977,689 guarantee. The contract becomes fully … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Larsson, Wiggins, Da Silva, Harris
Suns Narrow Down Coaching Search To Nine Candidates
2:06 pm: Heat assistant Chris Quinn has also moved onto the second stage of Phoenix’s coaching search, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). 1:17 pm: The Suns appear to be narrowing down their search for their fourth head coach in as many seasons. According to veteran NBA insider Chris Haynes (YouTube video link), new Phoenix general manager Brian Gregory has … [Read more...] about Suns Narrow Down Coaching Search To Nine Candidates
Giannis Antetokounmpo To Meet With Bucks Next Week
A meeting has been set up between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks management that could affect the future of the franchise and possibly set off one of the hottest NBA trade sweepstakes in years. NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (Twitter video link) that Bucks officials contacted Antetokounmpo and his representatives Saturday morning, and the parties will get together “mid next … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo To Meet With Bucks Next Week
Southeast Notes: Wizards, Heat, Jovic, Harris
The Wizards fell to No. 6 on lottery night after finishing the season with the second-worst record in the league, taking them out of the Cooper Flagg conversation and forcing them to confront a draft picture that’s far less certain to deliver a star. One option, according to Varun Shankar of the Washington Post is center Derik Queen, who, like last year’s 14th overall pick Bub … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards, Heat, Jovic, Harris