Now that the Bucks‘ season has come to an end, the Pistons are expected to formally seek permission to interview Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst for their president of basketball operations job soon, Marc Stein reports in his latest story at Substack. According to Stein, it’s not yet known whether the Bucks will grant Detroit permission to meet with Horst, a Michigan native … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Pistons, Horst, Butler, Sixers, Hornets, Nets, More
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Named Rookie Of Year
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has unanimously been named the league’s Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). The top pick of the 2023 draft lived up to his billing, averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, a league-high 3.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 71 games. Wembanyama received all 99 first-place votes for 495 points (Twitter link). Wembanyama is … [Read more...] about Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Named Rookie Of Year
Southeast Notes: Magic, Anthony, Harris, Hornets, Wizards
The Magic worked their way back from a fourth-quarter deficit to weather a Donovan Mitchell 50-point performance and force a Game 7. Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes that everyone in the rotation made an impact, including Cole Anthony, who had a major bounce-back game after scoring five combined points in the past two games. “I thought Cole won us the game today,” Franz … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Anthony, Harris, Hornets, Wizards
Alex Caruso Wins NBA’s Hustle Award For 2023/24
Bulls guard/forward Alex Caruso has won the Hustle Award for the 2023/24 season, the NBA announced in a press release written by Brian Martin. According to the league, the award “honors a player who makes impactful effort plays that might not appear in the box score.” The award was created eight years ago, with Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart being a three-time winner. Some of the … [Read more...] about Alex Caruso Wins NBA’s Hustle Award For 2023/24
Southeast Notes: Jaquez, Aller, Harrel, Redick
Add Jaime Jaquez Jr. to the list of injured Heat players. Jaquez suffered a right hip flexor strain during Game 4 of the team’s first-round series against Boston on Monday, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The Heat rookie has already been ruled out for Game 5, Winderman tweets. Terry Rozier (neck) has also been ruled out for Wednesday’s game, the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Jaquez, Aller, Harrel, Redick