One of the side effects of the Play-In Tournament was the major impact it had on the 2022 NBA Draft board. This season, multiple teams saw their 2022 draft pick situation change based on the results of the Play-In Tournament. With the Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Atlanta Hawks, their pick went from being tied for 16/17 to 14. That pick was lottery-protected, so Cleveland … [Read more...] about Play-In Results Shuffled Draft Board In Significant Ways
LaMelo Ball To Switch From No. 2 To No. 1 Next Season
LaMelo Ball will change his jersey number next season from No. 2 to No. 1. "It's supposed to [happen]," Ball said. "I ain't supposed to wear two ever again in my life. If I see a two, ah man, I don't know what I'm going to do, I ain't going to lie to you. I just ain't never been two. It's just weird for me. It just don't feel like you playing, for real. Like, I don't know who … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball To Switch From No. 2 To No. 1 Next Season
Miles Bridges Fined $50,000 For Striking Fan With Mouthpiece
Miles Bridges has been fined $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the spectator stands, which resulted in the mouthpiece striking a fan. The incident occurred after Bridges received two technical fouls and was ejected in Charlotte's 132-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on April 13 at State Farm Arena. … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges Fined $50,000 For Striking Fan With Mouthpiece
Miles Bridges Expected To Command Max Salary In Restricted Free Agency
Miles Bridges declined a four-year, $60 million contract extension offer from the Charlotte Hornets last offseason, which appears to have been an excellent business decision. Bridges is expected to command a maximum salary this offseason that could reach $173 million over five years. League personnel believe the Hornets intend to match any offer sheet Bridges may sign as a … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges Expected To Command Max Salary In Restricted Free Agency
Hornets Could Hire New Decision Maker To Replace Mitch Kupchak
The future of Mitch Kupchak as general manager of the Charlotte Hornets is uncertain. Kupchak was on the same contract length as James Borrego, but he has not signed an extension unlike the head coach. Word of a potential departure or transition to an advisory role for Kupchak has been around for a few seasons, but there seems to be more credence to the scenario. Two of the … [Read more...] about Hornets Could Hire New Decision Maker To Replace Mitch Kupchak