The Kings and Raptors will square off in one of the semifinal matchups at the Las Vegas Summer League on Saturday, while the Thunder and Hornets will match up in the other semifinal, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link). Those clubs are four of the six who have gone undefeated in Vegas and earned spots in the final four due to their point differential edge … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Summer League, Clifford, Barton, Apron Teams
Eastern Notes: Sexton, Holland, Anthony, Embiid, Bassey
In a wide-ranging interview with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer (subscription required), Hornets head coach Charles Lee spoke about the offseason additions to the roster, why he’s comfortable with the team’s frontcourt options, and how he expects LaMelo Ball to take another step forward as a leader next season, among other topics. Discussing newly acquired veteran … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Sexton, Holland, Anthony, Embiid, Bassey
Eastern Notes: Robinson, Richardson, Embiid, Dadiet
The Pistons defeated the Heat three times last season in hotly contested games and that made a strong impression on Duncan Robinson, who was acquired from Miami by Detroit in a sign-and-trade. “Heat versus Pistons, it feels like every single one had some sort of crazy finish,” he told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “The thing that sticks out about this group is the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Robinson, Richardson, Embiid, Dadiet
Central Notes: Giannis, Turner, Pacers, Lanier, Holland
Appearing on a live stream in Greece on Thursday with YouTube personality IShowSpeed, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if his plan is to remain in Milwaukee going forward. “Probably,” Antetokounmpo said (Twitter video link). “We’ll see. Probably. I love Milwaukee.” While any public statement that Antetokounmpo makes about his future is notable, it’s hard to draw any … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Turner, Pacers, Lanier, Holland
Eastern Notes: White, Langdon, Beasley, Johnson, Jakucionis
The Celtics traded away two starters this offseason and Derrick White‘s four-year, $118MM extension has kicked in for 2025/26. But he was reasonably sure he wouldn’t be dealt, he told Chris Forsberg of the Celtics Talk Podcast (hat tip to Brian Robb of Masslive.com). “I think every summer is pretty crazy, especially nowadays,” White said. “But I didn’t feel too worried about … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: White, Langdon, Beasley, Johnson, Jakucionis