The 20 teams that will compete in either the playoffs or the play-in tournament (or both) have officially been set following the Rockets‘ loss to Dallas on Sunday, per the NBA (Twitter link). There’s still much to be decided in the season’s final week, including exactly which six teams in each conference will secure playoff spots without having to win one or two play-in games. … [Read more...] about NBA’s 20 Postseason Teams Set For 2024
Jevon Carter Wants Clarity On His Bulls’ Future
The Bulls signed Jevon Carter to a three-year, $33MM contract last summer to fortify their backcourt. Carter hasn’t played nearly much as he anticipated, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times notes, and Carter hopes to get a better idea this offseason what the organization plans to do with him next season. “I just want to hear something that makes sense. That’s all,” Carter said. … [Read more...] about Jevon Carter Wants Clarity On His Bulls’ Future
How Starter Criteria Will Impact QOs For Potential 2024 RFAs
As we outlined in a glossary entry earlier today, the value of a qualifying offer for a player eligible for restricted free agency can increase or decrease depending on whether or not he meets the “starter criteria.” A player who is eligible for restricted free agency is considered to have met the starter criteria if he plays at least 2,000 minutes or starts 41 games in the … [Read more...] about How Starter Criteria Will Impact QOs For Potential 2024 RFAs
Central Notes: Green, Bulls, Ball, Mitchell, Bucks, Flynn
In his first game after signing a rest-of-season contract that made him eligible for the postseason, Bulls swingman Javonte Green had the best performance of his career in Friday’s victory against the Knicks, writes K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The 30-year-old finished with careers highs of 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 10-of-14 from the floor while contributing a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Green, Bulls, Ball, Mitchell, Bucks, Flynn
Central Notes: Lillard, Giannis, Craig, Cade, Flynn, Mitchell
Damian Lillard will be back in action for the Bucks on Friday vs. Toronto after missing the last three games due to personal reasons and an adductor strain, tweets Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and TNT. Lillard will be looking to help Milwaukee get back on track after a pair of ugly losses this week to lottery-bound teams (the Wizards and Grizzlies). As Eric Nehm of The … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Lillard, Giannis, Craig, Cade, Flynn, Mitchell