As we relayed on Wednesday, Warriors forward Draymond Green took over this week as the new betting favorite for Defensive Player of the Year honors, surpassing Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley. Mobley’s teammates and head coach disagree that Green should be considered the frontrunner and Zach Harper of The Athletic sides with the Cavs’ contingent, placing Mobley ahead of Green … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Award Races, Summer Flight Risks, BRI, RFAs
New York Notes: Simmons, Whitehead, Knicks
Former Nets guard Ben Simmons has reflected on his unhappy tenure in Brooklyn, and how he feels more comfortable with his new team, the Clippers, than he ever did during his injury-prone years with the Nets. During a new conversation with Jared Schwartz of The New York Post (subscriber link), the 6’10” former All-Star unpacked the differences between his Brooklyn and L.A. … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Simmons, Whitehead, Knicks
Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Brown, Sixers, Maxey, Payne, Robinson
The Celtics didn’t have Jayson Tatum on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. It didn’t matter, as they blew out the Suns, 132-102, for their seventh straight victory. Boston is rounding into playoff form at just the right time. The Celtics have won 14 of their last 15 road games with their only loss coming against the Pistons on Feb. 27. Another encouraging sign, according to … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Brown, Sixers, Maxey, Payne, Robinson
Drew Timme To Sign Two-Year Deal With Nets
The Nets are signing free agent forward Drew Timme to a two-year contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Timme went undrafted in 2023 after a highly decorated collegiate career at Gonzaga. He has spent the past two seasons in the NBA G League. A 6’10” power forward, Timme signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Bucks in August 2023 and was waived before the … [Read more...] about Drew Timme To Sign Two-Year Deal With Nets
Knicks Clinch Playoff Berth
Atlanta’s loss in Miami on Thursday ensured that the Knicks will earn a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference and thus a guaranteed spot in the playoffs, the NBA announced (Twitter link). 2024/25 is the third straight season in which New York has made the postseason, all without needing to advance through the play-in tournament. The last time the Knicks made the playoffs for … [Read more...] about Knicks Clinch Playoff Berth