Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has won the Michael H. Goldberg award for the 2024/25 season, earning Coach of the Year from the National Basketball Coaches Association, according to a press release. This award, introduced in 2017 and named after longtime NBCA executive director Michael H. Goldberg, is voted on by the NBA’s 30 head coaches, none of whom can vote for … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson Wins Coaches Association Award
Central Notes: Jerome, Mitchell, Mathurin, Pistons
Two major injuries hindered important moments in Ty Jerome‘s career. A hip surgery prevented him from playing his senior year in high school, and he was limited to just 15 minutes with Cleveland last season before suffering a season-ending ankle injury. As Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes, Jerome had previously parlayed an impressive Warriors season in 2022/23 into a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Jerome, Mitchell, Mathurin, Pistons
G League’s All-Defensive, All-Rookie Teams Unveiled
The NBA has officially announced (via Twitter) the G League’s All-Defensive Team for the 2024/25 season. Here’s the full five-player list: All-NBA G League Defensive Team Braxton Key, Santa Cruz Warriors Ibou Badji, Wisconsin Herd (Bucks‘ affiliate) Isaiah Miller, Austin Spurs Isaac Nogues, Rip City Remix (Trail Blazers‘ affiliate) Moses Brown, Westchester Knicks The top … [Read more...] about G League’s All-Defensive, All-Rookie Teams Unveiled
Central Notes: Bulls Play-In, Vucevic, Pistons, Haliburton
Tempo will be a key in the Bulls’ play-in game against the Heat tonight, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune writes. Chicago will want to speed up the game, while the Heat would prefer a half-court battle. “Our identity is up and down — and it’s not a secret,” guard Josh Giddey said. “Everyone knows the way we play.” Coby White says the Bulls need to match the Heat’s physicality. … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls Play-In, Vucevic, Pistons, Haliburton
Central Notes: Giddey, Ball, Jones, Buzelis, Pistons, Sims
Bulls guard Josh Giddey is dealing with a muscle issue on the side of his hand but he’s expected to suit up for the play-in game against Miami on Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network reports. “It’s just about managing the pain,” Giddey said, adding that the injury will be addressed in the offseason (Twitter links). Giddey can’t imagine watching Wednesday’s game … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giddey, Ball, Jones, Buzelis, Pistons, Sims