Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away Monday morning from brain cancer at age 58, the NBA announced (via Twitter). “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. “He was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping … [Read more...] about Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58
Southeast Notes: Wizards, Valanciunas, Hawks, Heat Camp
The Wizards are content to continue developing their young talent and laying the groundwork for a successful future, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post writes. “It’s process over outcomes,” head coach Brian Keefe said on Monday. “I’m a competitor. I want to win, but I want to go into the stuff that gets us to win. … How we prepare, how we handle practices, how we handle … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards, Valanciunas, Hawks, Heat Camp
And-Ones: G League Trade, Brissett, Future Power Rankings, Lowe
The Suns‘ and Pacers‘ G League affiliates have completed a trade involving a former No. 3 overall NBA draft pick, per a press release from the Valley Suns. Phoenix’s new affiliate acquired the returning rights to guard David Stockton from the Indiana Mad Ants in exchange for the returning rights to forward Garrison Brooks and former lottery pick Jahlil Okafor. Brooks and Okafor … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G League Trade, Brissett, Future Power Rankings, Lowe
Hawks Waive Bowden, Nicholas
The Hawks have waived wing Jordan Bowden and forward Joirdon Nicholas, according to a team press release. Atlanta signed Bowden to an Exhibit 10 contract on Thursday, and also added Nicholas on a similar contract. Assuming they clear waivers, they’ll now each be eligible for a bonus up to $77.5K if they spend at least 60 days with the College Park Skyhawks, Atlanta’s G League … [Read more...] about Hawks Waive Bowden, Nicholas
Knicks Closing In On Trade For Karl-Anthony Towns
The Timberwolves and Knicks are close to completing a blockbuster deal that will send Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. The Knicks’ package will center around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski. Krawczynski adds (via Twitter) that Keita Bates-Diop is headed from New York to Minnesota too. Minnesota is also receiving … [Read more...] about Knicks Closing In On Trade For Karl-Anthony Towns