Jonathan Kuminga‘s role in the playoffs will be closely watched around the league as he heads into restricted free agency, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report (Substack link). Kuminga never entered the game in the Warriors‘ play-in victory over Memphis on Tuesday. It’s expected that Kuminga will have at least a limited role in the first-round series against the … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Suns, Jones, Williamson, Nowitzki
Kings’ DeMar DeRozan Involved In Fight At Restaurant
Kings forward DeMar DeRozan is the subject of an “ongoing and active investigation” following an incident Friday night, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. A 28-second video posted to TMZ shows DeRozan involved in a confrontation with another man at the Yume Sushi restaurant in Calabasas, California. DeRozan can be seen reaching for the other man’s legs while … [Read more...] about Kings’ DeMar DeRozan Involved In Fight At Restaurant
Warriors Notes: Kerr, Curry, Kuminga, Moody, Dunleavy
The Warriors got more than just a playoff berth by winning their play-in game against Memphis on Tuesday, writes Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle. They also ensured themselves of four days of much-needed rest before their first-round series begins Sunday night at Houston. Coach Steve Kerr said the break is welcome after weeks of fighting to earn a top-six spot and … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Kerr, Curry, Kuminga, Moody, Dunleavy
DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis Uncertain About Future With Kings
After being embarrassed at home by Dallas in the play-in tournament on Wednesday, the Kings may have to worry about holding on to two of their best players, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis both discussed the direction the franchise plans to take in the wake of a disappointing season that ended with a 40-42 record and the ninth … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis Uncertain About Future With Kings
Heat Become First No. 10 Seed To Win Two Play-In Games
For a third straight year, the Heat have earned the Eastern Conference’s eighth and final playoff spot via the play-in tournament. This time around, Miami made history by becoming the first No. 10 seed to make it through the play-in tournament since the event’s inception in 2021. After defeating the No. 9 Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, the Heat registered their second … [Read more...] about Heat Become First No. 10 Seed To Win Two Play-In Games