Whether the Nets decide to continue rebuilding or pursue a star, a priority for this summer will be re-signing Cam Thomas and Day’Ron Sharpe, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscription required). Both players were first-round picks in 2021, and they’ve become part of Brooklyn’s foundation during their four NBA seasons. Neither of them reached an extension prior to … [Read more...] about Re-Signing Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe Will Be Priorities For Nets
Central Notes: Giddey, Ball, Jones, Buzelis, Pistons, Sims
Bulls guard Josh Giddey is dealing with a muscle issue on the side of his hand but he’s expected to suit up for the play-in game against Miami on Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network reports. “It’s just about managing the pain,” Giddey said, adding that the injury will be addressed in the offseason (Twitter links). Giddey can’t imagine watching Wednesday’s game … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giddey, Ball, Jones, Buzelis, Pistons, Sims
Latest On Kevin Durant
It will likely be a couple more months before any offseason trades are completed, but the rumors surrounding Suns star Kevin Durant are already beginning to pick up steam now that Phoenix’s season is over. Reporting earlier this week indicated that Durant’s manager Rich Kleiman planned to travel to Phoenix this week to talk to the Suns about the veteran forward’s future. On … [Read more...] about Latest On Kevin Durant
Nets Notes: Offseason, Johnson, Claxton, Draft
After spending the 2024/25 season retooling their roster, are the Nets ready to jump-start their rebuild by attempting to acquire a star-caliber player this summer? Speaking to reporters in an end-of-season session, general manager Sean Marks didn’t rule out the possibility, but explained that if the team targets a maximum-salary player, he would have to fit a specific … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Offseason, Johnson, Claxton, Draft
Knicks Notes: Rotation, McBride, Robinson, Towns, Bridges, Brunson, Toughness
How low will coach Tom Thibodeau go? In this instance, we’re talking about his rotation. Thibodeau sliced his rotation to eight players in last year’s playoffs, then cut it to seven when injuries struck. The New York Post’s Stefan Bondy anticipates that Thibodeau will rely heavily on his starting unit once again in the opening-round series against Detroit. Miles McBride and … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Rotation, McBride, Robinson, Towns, Bridges, Brunson, Toughness