While some players are still hoping to finalize rookie scale extensions before the season begins, the majority of contract situations around the league have been settled at this point. But business never sleeps in the world of the NBA, and many players will enter this season hoping to impress executives and land their next big payday. Zach Harper of The Athletic details the top … [Read more...] about Players Seeking Paydays This Season
Southeast Notes: J. Johnson, Daniels, T. Jones, Mann
Hawks forward Jalen Johnson may have been headed for his first All-Star appearance before a torn labrum in his left shoulder ended his season in January. Now that he’s fully recovered, he’s eager to start competing again after nine months away from the game, writes Bill Trocchi of The Associated Press. “I’m just excited for a basketball game,” Johnson said. “It’s been a long … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: J. Johnson, Daniels, T. Jones, Mann
Hawks Notes: Porzingis, Alexander-Walker, Kennard, Young, Daniels, Johnson
The Hawks made some major additions this offseason, dealing for Kristaps Porzingis and signing free agents Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard. Head coach Quin Snyder believes they’ll make the roster much more versatile, Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution writes. “I think the biggest challenge with that is the balance between having continuity and having … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Porzingis, Alexander-Walker, Kennard, Young, Daniels, Johnson
Ashton Smith Promoted To Hawks Assistant Coach
Ashton Smith, who worked as a player development coach with the Hawks last season, has been promoted to an assistant coach, according to Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Twitter link). … [Read more...] about Ashton Smith Promoted To Hawks Assistant Coach
Eastern Notes: C. White, Porzingis, Knicks, Anthony, Magic
Despite modest projections from experts and outside observers, Coby White believes the Bulls have a chance to be “really good” in 2025/26, he tells Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Besides being positive about his team’s outlook, the 25-year-old guard has set a personal goal as he enters his seventh NBA season. “I want to win and I want to become that All-Star-caliber player,” White … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: C. White, Porzingis, Knicks, Anthony, Magic