It’s been obvious for a while that the Magic are headed for the play-in tournament, and they officially clinched a spot with Saturday’s lopsided win over Sacramento, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. The 121-91 victory improves Orlando to 36-39 and extends its lead to 8.5 games over 11th-place Toronto. The Magic got 63 combined points from Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner … [Read more...] about Magic Notes: Play-In Tournament, Fultz, Anthony, Isaac
Award Candidates Who Still Need To Reach 65-Game Mark
There are just 12 days left in the 2024/25 regular season, which means time is running out for certain end-of-season award candidates to meet the 65-game minimum to qualify for consideration. A player doesn’t need to reach that 65-game mark in order to be eligible for Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, or All-Rookie teams, but it’s a necessary requirement for most of … [Read more...] about Award Candidates Who Still Need To Reach 65-Game Mark
Warriors’ Braxton Key Named NBAGL Defensive Player Of The Year
Santa Cruz Warriors forward Braxton Key, who is on a two-way contract with Golden State, has been named the NBA G League’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024/25 season, according to an official announcement (Twitter link). The award is voted on by the league’s 31 head coaches and general managers. Key appeared in a total of 49 G League games this year in the Tip-Off … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Braxton Key Named NBAGL Defensive Player Of The Year
And-Ones: P. Gasol, Head Coaches, Tanking, Incentives
Former NBA star Pau Gasol is gaining momentum to become the CEO of the NBA’s proposed European league, according to a report from Eurohoops. Citing Gasol’s “strong links” to both the NBA and European basketball, a league source tells Eurohoops that the idea of the Spaniard taking on the CEO role for the new league has “universal approval” among the NBA’s governors. A six-time … [Read more...] about And-Ones: P. Gasol, Head Coaches, Tanking, Incentives
Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, who was named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for games played in October/November, has won the award for the second time this season, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Daniels is the East’s Defensive Player of the Month for March. Daniels, who has become a legitimate contender for Defensive Player of the Year in his first … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green Named Defensive Players Of The Month