The Hawks are eager to see how Kobe Bufkin looks during Summer League after recovering from January shoulder surgery, per Grant Afseth of RG. Bufkin may not play the entire schedule in Las Vegas, but Afseth hears that he’s been impressive in scrimmages since receiving medical clearance to resume playing. Sources tell Afseth that Atlanta has refused multiple trade offers for … [Read more...] about Summer League Will Mark Kobe Bufkin’s Return From Shoulder Surgery
Scouts, Execs View Cavs As Favorites To Win East Next Season
The Cavaliers claimed the top seed in the Eastern Conference last season by going 64-18. In part due to injuries, Cleveland had a rocky playoff showing, losing its second-round series vs. Indiana in five games. Due to the Achilles tears of Jayson Tatum (Celtics) and Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), the East is viewed as being up for grabs in 2025/26. But in an anonymous poll of … [Read more...] about Scouts, Execs View Cavs As Favorites To Win East Next Season
Hawks Sign Asa Newell To Rookie Scale Contract
The Hawks have officially signed first-round pick Asa Newell to his rookie scale contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Atlanta selected Newell at No. 23 after reaching a trade agreement with New Orleans to trade down from No. 13. Reporting on draft night indicated that the Hawks considered the Atlanta native with that 13th overall pick, so they were thrilled when he … [Read more...] about Hawks Sign Asa Newell To Rookie Scale Contract
Eastern Notes: Giannis, Nets, Hawks, Pistons
In the wake of Tuesday reports stating that Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to teaming up with Myles Turner while not being “pleased” about how Damian Lillard‘s release was handled, Shams Charnaia of ESPN (YouTube link) stressed that the Bucks star won’t be making any decisions on his future simply based on what happened on July 1. “I’m told Giannis Antetokounmpo will … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Giannis, Nets, Hawks, Pistons
Free Agency Notes: Rockets, Ty. Jones, Heat, Raptors, More
The Rockets are diligently working secure meetings with Dorian Finney-Smith, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard when free agency gets underway at 5:00 pm CT, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link). Houston is viewed as the frontrunner to land Finney-Smith after the veteran forward declined his $15.4MM player option and didn’t immediately work out a new … [Read more...] about Free Agency Notes: Rockets, Ty. Jones, Heat, Raptors, More