Veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith returned to the Nets‘ starting lineup on Friday vs. San Antonio after missing three games due to a left calf contusion, an injury he admitted was related to a left ankle sprain that cost him several games in November and early December, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “Same ankle, which kind of ran up my calf, changed the way I … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Finney-Smith, Celtics, Toppin, J. Johnson, Bagley
T.J. Warren, Jahlil Okafor Headline NBAGL All-Showcase Team
The NBA G League has announced (via Twitter) a five-man All-Showcase Team following its 2024 Winter Showcase in Orlando, which wrapped up in Sunday. The standout players recognized by the NBAGL are as follows: Josh Christopher (Sioux Falls Skyforce) Leonard Miller (Iowa Wolves) Jahlil Okafor (Indiana Mad Ants) T.J. Warren (Westchester Knicks) Jahmir Young (Grand Rapids … [Read more...] about T.J. Warren, Jahlil Okafor Headline NBAGL All-Showcase Team
Knicks Re-Sign Matt Ryan To Two-Way Contract
7:19pm: The Knicks have officially signed Ryan and waived Buie, according to the team’s PR department (Twitter links). 3:17pm: The Knicks intend to re-sign Matt Ryan to a two-way contract after he clears waivers, sources tell Fred Katz and James L. Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link). Ryan was cut from the standard roster on Sunday, so he’ll officially become a free … [Read more...] about Knicks Re-Sign Matt Ryan To Two-Way Contract
Grizzlies Interested In Nets Forward Finney-Smith
The Grizzlies are a “team to watch” as the Nets look to move forward Dorian Finney-Smith, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack post. The two teams could be a match because Nets have interest in the Grizzlies guard John Konchar. The Magic and Heat are also looking at Konchar as a potential trade target, according to Stein. It’s no secret Brooklyn is open for business … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Interested In Nets Forward Finney-Smith
Nets Notes: Claxton, Thomas, Williams, Clowney
Nic Claxton cashed in as a free agent last summer, re-signing with the Nets on a four-year, $97MM+ contract. However, he isn’t meeting his own expectations thus far in 2024/25, and Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscriber link) argues Brooklyn’s starting center isn’t living up to the team’s investment, either. “I’m not pleased with nothing, honestly,” Claxton said. “I need … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Claxton, Thomas, Williams, Clowney