In most cases, an NBA team has the ability to waive a player on a non-guaranteed contract at any time before the league-wide salary guarantee date on January 7 to avoid being on the hook for the remainder of that player’s salary. However, that equation changes if the player is injured at the time he’s placed on waivers. In that case, one of two rules applies: If the player’s … [Read more...] about How Injuries To Players On Non-Guaranteed Contracts Have Impacted Teams’ Caps
Nets Rumors: Johnson, Schröder, Finney-Smith, Sharpe, Bogdanovic
The Nets have been surprisingly competitive through the first quarter of the season, but they have a chance to be one of the NBA’s most active teams heading into the trade deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nearly the entire roster could be considered expendable as Brooklyn starts building for the future, and Cameron Johnson might bring the greatest return. The … [Read more...] about Nets Rumors: Johnson, Schröder, Finney-Smith, Sharpe, Bogdanovic
Atlantic Notes: Barnes, Raptors, Embiid, Knicks’ Offense
The Raptors are playing their best basketball of the season when star Scottie Barnes is on the floor, Sportsnet.ca’s Michael Grange writes. This season looked like an opportunity for Toronto to build through the draft by potentially adding a lottery prospect to a young core that includes the likes of Barnes, Gradey Dick and Ja’Kobe Walter, but Barnes’ excellence is making that … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barnes, Raptors, Embiid, Knicks’ Offense
Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Knicks Notes: Rick Brunson, Sims, Payne, Kolek, Achiuwa
The NBA has closed its inquiry into the Knicks‘ decision to promote assistant coach Rick Brunson, sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link). Brunson, the father of All-NBA New York point guard Jalen Brunson, was recent promoted to a lead assistant gig under head coach Tom Thibodeau. Rick Brunson earned his new role with the Knicks during the offseason, right around the … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Rick Brunson, Sims, Payne, Kolek, Achiuwa