No matter when the NBA Finals wrap up, the Heat figure to be one of the league’s most active teams on the following day, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. A change in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement gives teams a window to negotiate with their upcoming free agents from the end of the Finals until the league-wide start of free agency on June 30. For Miami that … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Heat, Coulibaly, Flowers, Anthony
Scotto’s Latest: J. Smith, Toppin, Weaver, Hartenstein, Huerter, O’Neale, More
Early indications suggest that Pacers power forward Jalen Smith will decline his $5.4MM player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports in his latest aggregate mock draft. Sources tell Scotto that a final decision hasn’t been made, but Smith appears to be leaning toward testing the free agency waters. He has a June 29 … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: J. Smith, Toppin, Weaver, Hartenstein, Huerter, O’Neale, More
Miles Bridges’ Decision Will Affect The Rest Of The Offseason
Miles Bridges‘ decision in free agency will set the tone for the rest of the Hornets‘ summer, observes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The team would love to re-sign Bridges, but he figures to have plenty of options on the open market after posting a career season while playing on a $7.9MM qualifying offer. Boone notes that Bridges’ $15MM cap hold and the $7.5MM … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges’ Decision Will Affect The Rest Of The Offseason
Charles Lee Talks Hornets Roster, Job Search, Celtics
Newly-minted Hornets head coach Charles Lee, still currently an assistant with the Celtics, recently reflected on his first opportunity as an NBA head coach during an extensive interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Lee told Spears that he is excited to guide a talented Charlotte club that, as stewarded by new owners Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, looks prepared to return … [Read more...] about Charles Lee Talks Hornets Roster, Job Search, Celtics
Northwest Notes: Trail Blazers’ Draft Options, Timberwolves’ Workouts, Adelman
With the draft just two weeks away, there’s no consensus on who the Trail Blazers might land with the seventh and 14th picks, writes Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report. He examines several mock drafts and notes they have varied widely on Portland’s selections since last month’s lottery. With a talented backcourt already in place, Highkin believes the only certainty is that the … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Trail Blazers’ Draft Options, Timberwolves’ Workouts, Adelman