Timberwolves big man Naz Reid has been named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year for the 2023/24 season, the league announced on Wednesday evening (via Twitter). A former undrafted free agent, Reid averaged 13.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG and 0.9 BPG on .477/.414/.736 shooting in 81 games this season (24.2 MPG). Reid is the first player in Timberwolves franchise history to win the Sixth Man … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Naz Reid Named Sixth Man Of The Year
Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, T. Jones, Paul, Young, Questions
No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama just completed one of the most impressive rookie seasons in league history, becoming only the 10th player to ever average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, writes Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The other nine players are all Hall of Famers, and Wembanyama was the first to accomplish the feat in fewer than 30 minutes per game … [Read more...] about Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, T. Jones, Paul, Young, Questions
Hawks Notes: Young, Agent, Murray, Saleh
After previously reporting — multiple times — that Atlanta is going to attempt to move Trae Young or Dejounte Murray this offseason, Marc Stein hears the “leaguewide expectation” of that scenario has only grown since his initial story in February (Substack link). There’s also “a growing belief in many corners of the league” that the Hawks would rather trade Young than Murray, … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Young, Agent, Murray, Saleh
Poll: Who Will Win Wednesday’s Play-In Games?
When we polled Hoops Rumors readers on Tuesday’s play-in games 24 hours ago, nearly half the respondents predicted victories for both the Lakers and Warriors, with roughly 36.7% forecasting a Pelicans win and only about 13.9% picking both the Lakers and Kings. But that latter scenario is the one that played out, as the Lakers escaped New Orleans with a narrow victory to secure … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Wednesday’s Play-In Games?
Southeast Notes: Hawks, Miller, Heat, Wizards
The Hawks fell to the Bulls in the play-in, failing to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020 as a result. With a roster that doesn’t fit together even when healthy, Atlanta could look to go in a number of different directions this offseason. The Hawks are stuck in the middle, lacking incentive to tank due to the first-round picks they owe the Spurs as a result of … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hawks, Miller, Heat, Wizards