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
Central Notes: Mobley, Pacers, Bulls, Buzelis
Could Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, who is eligible for a rookie scale extension, sign a deal to secure his long-term future in Cleveland this summer? During an appearance on ESPN Cleveland (YouTube video link), Brian Windhorst of ESPN expressed optimism that an agreement will be reached sooner rather than later. “I would expect the contract to be done somewhat soon,” … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mobley, Pacers, Bulls, Buzelis
Team Canada Finalizes 2024 Olympic Roster
The Canadian national team has formally announced its 12-man roster for the Paris Olympics, making its final cuts ahead of Wednesday’s exhibition games against Team USA. Team Canada’s 12-man squad is as follows: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G (Thunder) Jamal Murray, G (Nuggets) Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G (Timberwolves) Andrew Nembhard, G (Pacers) RJ Barrett, G/F … [Read more...] about Team Canada Finalizes 2024 Olympic Roster
Olympic Notes: France, Japan, Spain, Flagg, Brooks
The host nation for the 2024 Olympics officially confirmed its roster for the Paris games, announcing a 12-man squad headlined by centers Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs and Timberwolves, respectively (Twitter link). Besides France’s twin towers, other NBA players on the French squad include Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly, and … [Read more...] about Olympic Notes: France, Japan, Spain, Flagg, Brooks
Pacers Sign Johnny Furphy To Four-Year Deal
The Pacers have signed second-round pick Johnny Furphy to a four-year, $8.59MM contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. The fourth year is a team option. Furphy was projected as a first-round pick and even had a green room invite but slipped to the second round. He was part of a draft night trade after being selected by the Spurs with the No. 35 selection. Indiana is using … [Read more...] about Pacers Sign Johnny Furphy To Four-Year Deal