New Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez has established a rugged tone in training camp, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. “Probably one of the most unique, and hardest training camps I’ve been through in these 12 years now,” guard Dennis Schröder said. “Like it, though, so far. Everybody’s buying into it. Coach and coaches are doing a great job of keeping us organized and … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Fernandez, Barrett, Shead, Sixers’ Wings
NBA GMs High On Thunder’s Offseason Moves, Celtics’ Title Chances
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
Nets’ Sharpe, Watford Out Multiple Weeks With Hamstring Strains
A pair of Nets players sustained left hamstring strains during practices last week, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Ian Begley of SNY.tv). According to the Nets, forward Trendon Watford will be reevaluted in two weeks, while center Day’Ron Sharpe will be reexamined in six weeks. The timing of the injury is very unfortunate for Sharpe, who is eligible for … [Read more...] about Nets’ Sharpe, Watford Out Multiple Weeks With Hamstring Strains
Knicks Notes: Kessler, Bridges, Roster, Rotation, Hart
Before reaching a deal with Minnesota to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks made “multiple” runs at Jazz center Walker Kessler, league sources tell NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack link). According to Stein, the belief is that Utah sought at least two first-round picks in a deal for Kessler, who was repeatedly linked to New York earlier in the offseason. The Knicks … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Kessler, Bridges, Roster, Rotation, Hart
Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Claxton, Williams, Hayes, Sharpe, Watford
Dennis Schröder and Ben Simmons will both be in the starting lineup Tuesday when the Nets open the preseason against the Clippers, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Much of the training camp discussion has been focused on which player will be used as the starting point guard, but coach Jordi Fernandez has decided to try them together. “It’s something that it gives us a … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Schröder, Simmons, Claxton, Williams, Hayes, Sharpe, Watford