The NBA, as expected, is taking a closer look at Tuesday’s on-court scuffle between the Warriors and the Timberwolves, weighing whether additional punishment – in the form of fines and/or suspensions – will be necessary, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). As we detailed earlier today, the confrontation began when Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels got tied up … [Read more...] about NBA Reviewing Warriors/Timberwolves Altercation
14 Players Affected By Poison Pill Provision In 2023/24
The term “poison pill” doesn’t actually show up in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, but it’s used colloquially to refer to a provision in the CBA that affects players who recently signed rookie scale contract extensions. As we explain in our glossary entry, the so-called poison pill provision applies when a player who signed a rookie scale extension is traded before … [Read more...] about 14 Players Affected By Poison Pill Provision In 2023/24
NBA Suspends Draymond Green For Five Games
7:33pm: The NBA has officially confirmed Green’s five-game suspension, as well as the $25K fines for Thompson, McDaniels, and Gobert. In its press release (Twitter link), the NBA said Green was suspended for “escalating an on-court altercation and forcibly grabbing (Gobert) around the neck in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner.” The length of the suspension was based in … [Read more...] about NBA Suspends Draymond Green For Five Games
Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid Named Players Of The Week
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (Western Conference) and Sixers center Joel Embiid (East) have been named the NBA’s players of the week, the league announced (via Twitter). It’s the first player of the week award for Edwards, according to a Wolves press release. He helped lead Minnesota to a 4-0 record after averaging 31.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2.0 steals … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid Named Players Of The Week
Spurs Notes: Sochan, Wembanyama, Vassell, Ginobili
Jeremy Sochan admits switching to point guard in his second NBA season hasn’t been a smooth transition, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News. Sochan’s passing ability made him stand out as a power forward, so Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had him change positions to get a bigger starting lineup on the court. This is the first time Sochan has ever tried to be a … [Read more...] about Spurs Notes: Sochan, Wembanyama, Vassell, Ginobili