The Raptors‘ anticipated starting five heading into the 2024/25 season has yet to play a game together. According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link), forward RJ Barrett was originally listed as questionable to suit up against the Magic on Friday due to an illness — had he played, it would have marked the first time Toronto’s starters were all available. Barrett was … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Towns, Butler
Stein’s Latest: Johnson, Vucevic, Poeltl, Brown, Olynyk, Ball
The Nets have already dealt Dennis Schröder, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Could forward Cameron Johnson be next? Citing league sources, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack article that the Pacers are a team to watch in terms of Johnson’s next destination. Brooklyn is looking to clear as much salary as possible for the offseason and Johnson is in the second year … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Johnson, Vucevic, Poeltl, Brown, Olynyk, Ball
Knicks Notes: Hart, All-Stars, McBride, Robinson, Centers
Knicks forward Josh Hart is having the best season of his nine-year NBA career, averaging personal bests of 8.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, along with a career-high 57.1% mark on field goal attempts. His 14.6 points per game and 38.2% three-point rate are also well above his career rates, and he has been a positive asset defensively for the 24-11 Knicks. As … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Hart, All-Stars, McBride, Robinson, Centers
Nets Notes: Thomas, Russell, Williams, December Trades
The Nets aren’t sure what caused Cam Thomas‘ latest hamstring strain, coach Jordi Fernandez told reporters, including Bridget Reilly of The New York Post, before tonight’s game. Earlier today, the team announced that Thomas won’t be reevaluated until after the upcoming West Coast trip, which means he’ll be out of action for at least nine games. Thomas has only played twice … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Thomas, Russell, Williams, December Trades
Atlantic Notes: Brown, Towns, Knicks, Martin
Celtics All-Star wing Jaylen Brown has seen his injury status upgraded ahead of Boston’s Sunday tilt against Oklahoma City. According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe (Twitter link), the 6’6″ forward will play his first game of 2025 after having been sidelined with a right shoulder strain since New Year’s Eve. The 28-year-old has been in fine form when he has played for the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Brown, Towns, Knicks, Martin