Longtime NBA guard D.J. Augustin has decided to retire as a player, he announced Sunday on Instagram. “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long,” Augustin wrote in part. “Basketball has been more than a sport, it has been a journey filled with unforgettable memories, friendships, lessons and experiences beyond the court. … I’m grateful … [Read more...] about Veteran Guard D.J. Augustin Retires
Southeast Notes: Da Silva, Daniels, Mann, Sarr
Although the Magic are devastated by the oblique injury that will sideline rising star Paolo Banchero for the foreseeable future, the team has managed to find one silver lining, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel, who writes that first-round pick Tristan Da Silva is has gotten the opportunity to play a role with Banchero on the shelf. After four straight DNP-CDs, … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Da Silva, Daniels, Mann, Sarr
Celtics Notes: Brown, Tatum, Queta, Lee
A hip flexor issue that forced Celtics guard Jaylen Brown to miss Saturday’s game has been bothering him for several weeks, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Brown sat out the second game of a back-to-back in Charlotte after playing 37 minutes Friday night. An MRI two weeks ago revealed that it’s a strain and showed fluid in the affected area, and Brown plans to have … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Brown, Tatum, Queta, Lee
Injury Notes: Curry, Melton, Wiggins, Raptors, Clarkson, More
Warriors guards Stephen Curry (left peroneal strain) and De’Anthony Melton (strained lower back) have been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against Houston, the team announced today (via Twitter), and Melton will remain sidelined for at least two games beyond that before being reevaluated a week from now. However, the injury news from Golden State isn’t all bad. As Anthony … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Curry, Melton, Wiggins, Raptors, Clarkson, More
Hard Caps Loom As Potential Obstacles For At Least Three NBA Teams
Over half of the NBA's 30 teams face some sort of hard cap for the rest of the 2024/25 league year. A total of 14 clubs are hard-capped at the first tax apron ($178,132,000) as a result of moves they made on the trade market or in free agency, while three more are hard-capped at the second tax apron ($188,931,000). Those teams won't be permitted to surpass their respective hard … [Read more...] about Hard Caps Loom As Potential Obstacles For At Least Three NBA Teams