The play-in tournament ensures that at least 10 teams in each conference will get a taste of the postseason. Unless something unforseen happens, eight teams in the Eastern Conference can already plan on playing beyond their regular season finales. It’s safe to assume the Celtics, Bucks, Sixers, Magic, Knicks, Cavaliers, Pacers and Heat will occupy eight of the postseason slots. … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
Hornets
The Hornets have signed free agent forward Keyontae Johnson, according to RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions. The news of Johnson landing with Charlotte was announced last month by his agency. At the time, it was unclear what type of contract he would be signing. By process of elimination, it appears the 24-year-old signed an Exhibit 9 contract, likely with Exhibit 10 … [Read more...] about
“I would like to play with Jokic, but I do not know what will happen,” added Micic, “I think I need one more year to show what I can do in the United States. Whatever you do outside American soil, they still only trust players proven in the USA.” … [Read more...] about
Hornets Expat Talks Trade Rumors, Teaming With Nikola Jokic
After being linked to the Denver Nuggets in late offseason trade rumors, Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic tells reporters in Belgrade, “I am staying in Charlotte. That is official.” (h/t Eurohoops’ Johnny Askounis). “All these rumors out there, I did not want to comment until something concrete,” he adds. “Probably, there was some interest, but nothing contract … [Read more...] about Hornets Expat Talks Trade Rumors, Teaming With Nikola Jokic
Vasilije Micic on potential trade to Denver to join Nikola Jokic: I am staying in Charlotte
“I am staying in Charlotte. That is official,” Vasilije Micic mentioned countering the link to a trade to the Denver Nuggets and joining forces with international teammate Nikola Jokic in the NBA, “All these rumors out there, I did not want to comment until something concrete. Probably, there was some interest, but nothing contract enough for me to comment. I am happy they want … [Read more...] about Vasilije Micic on potential trade to Denver to join Nikola Jokic: I am staying in Charlotte