Heat second-year big man Kel’el Ware had 14 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in 34 minutes while making his third straight start in place of the injured Bam Adebayo on Monday. Miami pulled out an overtime win over Cleveland and coach Erik Spoelsta heaped praise on Ware. “That’s the best game he’s played in a Miami Heat uniform,” Spoelstra said, per Anthony Chiang of the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Ware, Cavs Injuries, Shead, White
And-Ones: NBA Europe, Oladipo, Contract Year All-Stars, More
The NBA is targeting October 2027 for the launch of its new European league, according to NBA Europe managing director George Aivazoglou, who recently spoke at a conference in Milan about the league’s plans. As Daniella Matar and Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press write, while the NBA envisions a 16-team league, it’s possible that not all of those slots will be filled during … [Read more...] about And-Ones: NBA Europe, Oladipo, Contract Year All-Stars, More
Heat Notes: Jovic, Wiggins, Bam, Herro, Ware
Head coach Erik Spoelstra says the Heat are urging Nikola Jovic to take a more consistently professional approach so he can produce on a regular basis, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Jovic, who signed a four-year, $62.4MM rookie scale extension before the season began, has been plagued by bouts of inconsistency throughout his career. That has remained … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Jovic, Wiggins, Bam, Herro, Ware
Heat Notes: Ware, Mitchell, Larsson, Smith, Rozier
After starting either Kel’el Ware or Nikola Jovic alongside Bam Adebayo early in the season, the Heat didn’t have either youngster in their starting five when Adebayo returned from a toe injury on Wednesday. Jovic remained sidelined with a hip issue, while Ware moved to the second unit after having started six consecutive games in Adebayo’s place. As Barry Jackson of The Miami … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Ware, Mitchell, Larsson, Smith, Rozier
Lakers Among Several Teams Ordered To Turn Over Cell Phones In Gambling Probe
As part of its investigation into illegal gambling, the NBA has asked several teams, including the Lakers, to turn over documents and other items, six league sources tell Joe Vardon, Mike Vorkunov and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Prodded by Congress, the league is conducting a probe related to the federal charges brought last month against Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers … [Read more...] about Lakers Among Several Teams Ordered To Turn Over Cell Phones In Gambling Probe