Forward Paolo Banchero, who will be eligible for a rookie scale extension this summer, is optimistic the Magic can capitalize on the NBA’s parity, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. After Boston was eliminated in the second round, the league will crown its seventh champion in as many years, the first time that has ever occurred. “You don’t know how excited I am … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Banchero, Magic, Pistons, Bulls, J. Holiday
NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Rookie Teams
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
Central Notes: Giddy, Bulls, Hardaway, Pistons
The Bulls have some major decisions to make about their talented — and perhaps too crowded — backcourt moving forward, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times (subscriber link). Starting guard Josh Giddey enjoyed an impressive debut season in Chicago. As he heads to restricted free agency this offseason, however, Cowley wonders just how much will be too much for the Bulls … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giddy, Bulls, Hardaway, Pistons
2025 NBA Draft Picks By Team
The Nets and Jazz were among the teams who left Monday’s draft lottery disappointed, as Brooklyn slipped two spots to No. 8 while Utah, the NBA’s worst team during the 2024/25 season, ended up at No. 6. Still, while they won’t be picking as high in the lottery as they might like, the Nets and Jazz will enter this year’s draft armed with plenty of ammunition. Brooklyn controls a … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft Picks By Team
Scotto’s Latest: Gafford, Huerter, Jazz, Boozer, Giddey, More
Looking ahead to the 2025 offseason trade market, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype identifies Daniel Gafford as a possible trade candidate to watch if the Mavericks and the veteran big man are unable to come to terms on a contract extension. While Gafford has been a key rotation player over the last season-and-a-half in Dallas, he doesn’t project to be a starter as long as Anthony … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Gafford, Huerter, Jazz, Boozer, Giddey, More