Six NBA reporters at The Athletic, including Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Joe Vardon, made their picks for the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star starters, with all six writers selecting the same three frontcourt players in the East: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander … [Read more...] about And-Ones: All-Star Game, Fernando, Snyder, NBRPA, Woj
Community Shootaround: Western Conference Playoff Race
Of the 15 teams in the Western Conference, only two are clearly focused more on the 2025 draft lottery than the 2024/25 standings. The 10-31 Jazz and 14-28 Trail Blazers don’t have realistic postseason aspirations this season, with management prioritizing the development of young players and the possibility of landing another high draft pick. Those two teams are sandwiching the … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Western Conference Playoff Race
Stein’s Latest: Butler, Beal, Okogie, C. Johnson, Mavericks
Jimmy Butler‘s return from his seven-game suspension hasn’t changed the Heat‘s desire to work out a trade before the February 6 deadline, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Butler was back in the starting lineup and played 33 and 28 minutes as Miami split a pair of weekend games, but concerns remain that the relationship will continue to … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Butler, Beal, Okogie, C. Johnson, Mavericks
Wolves’ DiVincenzo Ruled Out Indefinitely With Grade 3 Toe Sprain
Timberwolves wing Donte DiVincenzo, who has missed the past two games with a toe injury, underwent an MRI and has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 left great toe sprain, the team announced today in a press release. According to the Timberwolves, DiVincenzo has been ruled out indefinitely, with he and the club currently seeking a second opinion to determine the best treatment … [Read more...] about Wolves’ DiVincenzo Ruled Out Indefinitely With Grade 3 Toe Sprain
Northwest Notes: Wolves, Dillingham, Murray, Westbrook, Simons
For the second time in three seasons, the Timberwolves have struggled to develop chemistry following a massive offseason trade, Tim MacMahon of ESPN writes. “It’s an adjustment, but we want to be winning games while we’re figuring it out,” Julius Randle said. “We show phases of being able to do that.” MacMahon explores the various reasons for Minnesota’s troubles, including … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Wolves, Dillingham, Murray, Westbrook, Simons