The Magic worked their way back from a fourth-quarter deficit to weather a Donovan Mitchell 50-point performance and force a Game 7. Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes that everyone in the rotation made an impact, including Cole Anthony, who had a major bounce-back game after scoring five combined points in the past two games. “I thought Cole won us the game today,” Franz … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Anthony, Harris, Hornets, Wizards
Winger, Dawkins Discuss Offseason Plans
Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network relays some exit interview comments from Wizards president Michael Winger and GM Will Dawkins. In addition to making “environmental” changes at Washington’s practice facility and arena, Winger said the team will likely make “incremental moves” this offseason as opposed to last year’s blockbuster trades of Bradley Beal and Kristaps … [Read more...] about Winger, Dawkins Discuss Offseason Plans
Mavericks Notes: Washington, Gafford, Harrison, Clippers
During the Mavericks’ hard-fought 101-90 Game 3 victory over the Clippers on Friday, power forward P.J. Washington emerged as something of a cult hero for Dallas, providing tough defense and having the backs of his star players, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Washington’s tough, physical play eventually resulted in an ejection, following a fracas with Clippers reserve guard … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Washington, Gafford, Harrison, Clippers
2024 NBA Head Coaching Search Tracker
With another regular season in the books, multiple teams around the NBA are making head coaching changes in advance of the 2024/25 campaign. In the space below, we’ll provide regular updates on the head coaching searches for each club that has yet to give anyone the permanent title. Some of these searches could extend well into the offseason, so be sure to check back often for … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Head Coaching Search Tracker
Sixers’ Maxey Named Most Improved Player
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award for the 2023/24 season, the league’s communications department tweets. Maxey edged out Bulls guard Coby White for the award. Maxey received 51 of 99 first-place votes while recording 319 voting points. White had just 32 first-place votes, but showed up on more ballots (91) than Maxey (79) and compiled 305 … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Maxey Named Most Improved Player