The Thunder made the best roster moves during the 2024 offseason, according to the NBA’s general managers. Within his annual survey of the league’s top basketball decision-makers, John Schuhmann of NBA.com writes that 37% of his respondents picked Oklahoma City as having the best summer, with the Sixers coming in second place at 33%. The Knicks got 20% of the vote share, while … [Read more...] about NBA GMs High On Thunder’s Offseason Moves, Celtics’ Title Chances
Southwest Notes: Edey, Rockets, Branham, Wesley, Williamson
Zach Edey, three-point shooter? The former Purdue big man only attempted two shots beyond the arc during his illustrious college career and made one. But the Grizzlies don’t want their lottery pick to feel like he’s restricted to the paint as a pro. He participated in a three-point shooting contest during an open practice on Sunday and showed a good stroke. “When it’s … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Edey, Rockets, Branham, Wesley, Williamson
Texas Notes: Klay, Doncic, Adams, Rockets
Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban recently spoke with Shannon Sharpe on his Club Shay Shay podcast (Twitter link) about a variety of topics, including Klay Thompson‘s to depart the Warriors for Dallas in free agency. “Klay Thompson’s got a lot to prove,” Cuban said. “Klay was ready for a move. All the grief he got last year – particularly the way it ended. So the timing was … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Klay, Doncic, Adams, Rockets
Eight Teams Who Could Emulate Hornets As Trade Facilitators
The new rules in place this season for NBA teams operating above either tax apron dictate that those clubs are prohibited - in most cases - from taking back more salary than they send out in a trade. That restriction will make it difficult for two teams operating above the apron to make a trade with one another, but the Knicks and Timberwolves provided a blueprint with this … [Read more...] about Eight Teams Who Could Emulate Hornets As Trade Facilitators
Southwest Notes: Grimes, LaRavia, Sheppard, Castle, Barnes
The Mavericks acquired young guard Quentin Grimes this offseason, providing him with a change of scenery that brings him closer to his hometown of Houston, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News writes. Grimes’ skillset is primed to help a Dallas team looking to head back to the NBA Finals. “I feel like with the unselfishness and the amount of freedom everybody has, I’ll be … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Grimes, LaRavia, Sheppard, Castle, Barnes