The term “poison pill” doesn’t actually show up in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, but it’s used colloquially to refer to a provision in the CBA that affects players who recently signed rookie scale contract extensions. As we explain in our glossary entry, the so-called poison pill provision applies when a player who signed a rookie scale extension is traded before … [Read more...] about 14 Players Affected By Poison Pill Provision In 2023/24
Southeast Notes: D. Smith, Heat, Poole, I. Thomas, Hornets
Even after Dru Smith was promoted from a two-way contract to the Heat‘s standard roster at the end of the preseason, he wasn’t considered a great bet to have a consistent role — the modest guarantee ($425K) he received on his new deal suggested his roster spot wouldn’t even necessarily be secure for the entire season. However, injuries to some rotation players, including guard … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: D. Smith, Heat, Poole, I. Thomas, Hornets
Coulibaly Looks Poised In Early Going
The rebuilding Wizards are off to a 2-7 start, but rookie Bilal Coulibaly continues to impress. The No. 7 pick of the draft, Coulibaly scored a team-high 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a loss to Brooklyn on Saturday. He also knocked down a season-high four 3-pointers.“He was really good,” Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said. “He looks really calm out there, very … [Read more...] about Coulibaly Looks Poised In Early Going
Southeast Notes: Lowry, Poole, Griffin, Haslem, Wright
With guard Tyler Herro out for at least the next two weeks, the Heat want to see a more aggressive version of veteran guard Kyle Lowry, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Lowry has been effective for the Heat, averaging 6.9 points, 5.3 assists and 4,9 rebounds while leading the team in deflections and drawn charges. However, he’s only taking 5.8 shots per game, … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Lowry, Poole, Griffin, Haslem, Wright
Wizards’ Delon Wright To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Knee Sprain
Wizards guard Delon Wright is expected to be sidelined four-to-six weeks after sustaining a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his knee, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Washington announced that the the injury, which is to Wright’s left knee, occurred during a contact play in Friday’s loss to Charlotte. Wright’s injury will be treated … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Delon Wright To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Knee Sprain