Rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. has earned more playing time in the Western Conference Finals after his performance in Game 3, according to Timberwolves coach Chris Finch. Shannon delivered 15 points in 13 minutes as Minnesota blew out Oklahoma City, cutting the Thunder’s series lead to 2-1. “I’ve been wrestling with getting another guy in the rotation,” Finch said, per Cassidy … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Shannon, Murray, Hetzel, Jokic
CBA Observations: Kuminga, D. Robinson, Cavs, Frozen Picks
While the NBA's current Collective Bargaining Agreement technically went into effect in 2023, many of the rules affecting tax apron teams weren't fully implemented until 2024. As a result, last summer was a crash course for teams, fans, and reporters alike on those new rules, giving us our first look at the impact they'll have on team-building going forward. With the 2024/25 … [Read more...] about CBA Observations: Kuminga, D. Robinson, Cavs, Frozen Picks
NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Defensive Teams
The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2024/25 season (Twitter links). The teams are determined by a panel of 100 media members, with players receiving two points for a First Team vote and one point for a Second Team vote. There were no unanimous First Team selections this year, but Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley came close, having been named … [Read more...] about NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Defensive Teams
Warriors’ Moses Moody Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Warriors guard Moses Moody underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). The procedure took place in Los Angeles. According to the Warriors, the expectation is that Moody will make a full recovery prior to the start of training camp in the fall. Moody, who will turn 23 … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Moses Moody Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2024/25
The pool of bonus money for NBA playoff teams this season is worth approximately $34.7MM, according to Kurt Badenhausen and Lev Akabas of Sportico. The top six teams in each conference earn bonuses based on their regular season records, while the 16 playoff teams also receive a chunk of money from the playoff pool, increasing the value of their payout with each series win. That … [Read more...] about Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2024/25