The NBA has announced the five-team groups for this year’s in-season tournament, now renamed the Emirates NBA Cup, the league announced in a release on Friday (Twitter link). Like last year, there are six groups — three each from the Western Conference and Eastern Conference — and each conference was split into five groups based on last year’s standings. One team was selected … [Read more...] about Groups Revealed For 2024 NBA Cup
And-Ones: Moneke, Harrell, Offseason, Sarkar, TNT, G League
Former Kings forward Chima Moneke drew NBA interest this offseason, but his pricey contract buyout was a major obstacle, so he’ll be remaining with Spanish team Baskonia for the 2024/25 season, reports Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com. Moneke is expected to be a sought-after free agent in Europe when his contract expires in 2025 and could consider an NBA return again at that … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Moneke, Harrell, Offseason, Sarkar, TNT, G League
Timberwolves Promote Matt Lloyd to General Manager
The Timberwolves have promoted senior VP of basketball operations Matt Lloyd, announcing today in a press release that he has been named the team’s new general manager. The promotion cements Lloyd’s place as the No. 2 man in Minnesota’s front office, behind only president of basketball operations Tim Connelly. “We are thrilled for Matt and his well-earned promotion,” Connelly … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Promote Matt Lloyd to General Manager
Timberwolves Re-Sign Daishen Nix On Two-Way Contract
The Timberwolves have re-signed free agent guard Daishen Nix to a two-way contract, according to NBA.com’s official transactions log. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype was first to note the news (via Twitter). A former McDonald’s All-American who went undrafted in 2021 after one season with the G League Ignite, Nix spent his first two NBA seasons with Houston. The Rockets waived him … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Re-Sign Daishen Nix On Two-Way Contract
Timberwolves Sign Jesse Edwards To Two-Way Contract
The Timberwolves have signed center Jesse Edwards to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. The team has confirmed the signing in a press release. Edwards participated in both the G League Elite Camp and the NBA’s combine but went undrafted last month. The 24-year-old spent four seasons at Syracuse, then finished up his college career at West Virginia. He … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Sign Jesse Edwards To Two-Way Contract