Among 11 NBA teams in various stages of their respective rebuilds, the Spurs are best positioned for the long run, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). San Antonio’s place atop the rankings has a lot to do with the presence of Victor Wembanyama on the roster, but Bontemps points to Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and recently acquired point guard De’Aaron Fox as … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Rebuilding Teams, Free Agency, Flagg, NBL
Kings’ Isaac Jones Reaches Active Game Limit
Rookie big man Isaac Jones, who is on a two-way contract with the Kings, has been active for the maximum of 50 NBA games this season and is no longer eligible to play for Sacramento in 2024/25, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN. Jones reached the 50-game limit in Wednesday’s victory over Cleveland when he played four minutes. He has appeared in 31 games this season and been active for … [Read more...] about Kings’ Isaac Jones Reaches Active Game Limit
Sixers Notes: Grimes, Yabusele, Butler, Nurse, Injury Report
Quentin Grimes, a trade deadline acquisition, continues to shine for the Sixers. The combo guard — a restricted free agent after this season — erupted for a career-high 46 points against the Rockets in an overtime loss on Monday. Grimes, who also finished with a career-best 13 rebounds, has scored 30 or more points in five separate games since coming to Philadelphia. “It’s … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Grimes, Yabusele, Butler, Nurse, Injury Report
And-Ones: Morris, Morey, NCAA Tourney, 2025 Draft
Appearing on the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show podcast, veteran forward Marcus Morris, who is currently a free agent, was asked by Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports about Daryl Morey‘s recent comments about using AI in Sixers decisions. The question prompted some pointed comments from Morris about the longtime NBA executive. “I don’t trust Daryl Morey. I just don’t … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Morris, Morey, NCAA Tourney, 2025 Draft
NBA Looking At Thunder, Sixers For Possible Player Participation Policy Violations
The NBA is investigating the Thunder and the Sixers for possible violations of the league’s player participation policy, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. According to Charania, the NBA is looking specifically at the Thunder’s March 7 game vs. Portland, in which the team sat its entire starting five: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Chet Holmgren (lower leg contusion), Jalen … [Read more...] about NBA Looking At Thunder, Sixers For Possible Player Participation Policy Violations