Speaking to reporters on Monday at his end-of-season media session, Cavaliers head of basketball operations Koby Altman expressed a desire to re-sign free agents Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill this offseason. While Cleveland projects to operate above the second tax apron next season, the team will have the ability to sign both players using Jerome’s Early Bird rights and Merrill’s … [Read more...] about Latest On Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill
And-Ones: Award Announcements, Laughlin, Playoff MVPs, More
After revealing this season’s Most Valuable Player on Wednesday, the NBA will wrap up its 2024/25 award announcements within the next two days. According to the league (Twitter link), the two All-Defensive teams will be announced on Thursday at 2:00 pm Eastern time, while the three All-NBA teams will be unveiled at 7:00 pm ET on Friday during TNT’s pregame broadcast ahead of … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Award Announcements, Laughlin, Playoff MVPs, More
Pistons Notes: Schröder, Draft, Free Agency, Ivey, Duren, Gores
Dennis Schröder played steady rotation minutes after being acquired by the Pistons at the trade deadline. Re-signing the veteran point guard could be a tricky proposition, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com notes. Schröder was needed to fortify the backcourt after Jaden Ivey suffered a fractured fibula at the start of the New Year. Ivey should be 100 percent by training camp and the … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Schröder, Draft, Free Agency, Ivey, Duren, Gores
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: Giddey, 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: Giddey, Bulls, Hardaway, Pistons