Following the Bucks‘ third consecutive first-round playoff exit and a torn Achilles diagnosis for star point guard Damian Lillard, superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo finds himself under the spotlight. Speculation about whether he wants to stick with the Bucks or compete for a championship elsewhere figures to dominate the news cycle in Milwaukee until he makes a decision … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Horst, Offseason
Scotto’s Latest: Hawks, Green, D’Antoni, Suns, Nogues Gonzalez
As the Hawks seek a new head of basketball operations, their top targets are believed to be Tim Connelly of the Timberwolves and former Warriors general manager Bob Myers, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms. However, as previously reported, Connelly is expected to sign a new deal to remain in Minnesota. As for Myers, people around the NBA believe it would take a “significant” … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Hawks, Green, D’Antoni, Suns, Nogues Gonzalez
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Perry, LaVine, Young, Jones, Dumars, Graham, Horst
New Kings general manager Scott Perry won’t engage an offseason teardown even though De’Aaron Fox was dealt at the trade deadline this season, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report in their latest newsletter. While the roster is lacking a true starting point guard and requires more length and athleticism, as he told the media in a recent press conference, Perry … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Perry, LaVine, Young, Jones, Dumars, Graham, Horst
Pelicans Announce Surgeries For Kelly Olynyk, Brandon Boston
A pair of Pelicans players have undergone surgical procedures, according to the team, which put out a press release on Monday to provide updates on center Kelly Olynyk and wing Brandon Boston Jr. Olynyk underwent a “minimally invasive” surgery on his left heel, along with an ultrasound-guided tendon debridement, on Friday at the Fortius Clinic in London, England. The veteran … [Read more...] about Pelicans Announce Surgeries For Kelly Olynyk, Brandon Boston
Western Notes: Brooks, Thompson, Green, Kuminga, Pelicans, Grizzlies
Rockets forward Dillon Brooks took exception to the idea that teammate Amen Thompson could be viewed as a dirty player for the play that injured Warriors star Jimmy Butler in Game 2 of the Houston/Golden State series. Asked about the subject on Friday, Brooks suggested that Butler’s teammate Draymond Green was more to blame, as Kristie Rieken of The Associated Press relays. “I … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Brooks, Thompson, Green, Kuminga, Pelicans, Grizzlies