Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving suggested that his lackluster performance in Game 4 was a key reason why Dallas failed to sweep the Timberwolves in their Western Conference Finals series, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. The nine-time All-Star shot just 6-of-18 from the floor and coughed up the ball four times. “If I’m setting the example like that, other guys … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Kyrie, Luka, Castle, Rockets
Rockets Rumors: No. 3 Pick, Mitchell, Tate, Green, Landale, Beasley
Prior to the draft lottery, a report indicated that the Rockets were interested in trading their 2024 first-rounder for future draft assets. That’s still a possibility, but after moving up from No. 9 to No. 3 on lottery day, Houston has a more valuable asset on its hands and will consider all potential paths with that pick, writes Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Team and league … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: No. 3 Pick, Mitchell, Tate, Green, Landale, Beasley
NBA Announces 2023/24 All-Rookie Teams
The NBA officially unveiled the two All-Rookie teams for the 2023/24 season on Monday (Twitter links). The teams are as follows: First Team Chet Holmgren, Thunder Jaime Jaquez, Heat Brandon Miller, Hornets Brandin Podziemski, Warriors Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Second Team Keyonte George, Jazz GG Jackson, Grizzlies Dereck Lively, Mavericks Amen Thompson, Rockets Cason Wallace, … [Read more...] about NBA Announces 2023/24 All-Rookie Teams
Draft Notes: Combine, Mocks, Holland, Trade Rumors, Osobor
Boogie Ellis (USC), Isaac Jones (Washington State), Jesse Edwards (West Virginia), Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Memphis), and Enrique Freeman (Akron) are among the prospects who stood out at the G League Elite Camp over the weekend and earned invitations to participate in the NBA’s combine this week, according to a series of tweets from Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The G League officially … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Combine, Mocks, Holland, Trade Rumors, Osobor
Rockets’ Rafael Stone Talks Draft, Udoka, Free Agency, More
This season, the Rockets finished with a solid 41-41 record but missed the postseason as the West’s No. 11 seed. The team then moved up in this past weekend’s draft lottery, climbing to the No. 3 pick. General manager Rafael Stone recently explained to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko that, despite the middling reputation of this year’s draft class, his front office still likes a lot … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Rafael Stone Talks Draft, Udoka, Free Agency, More