The Nuggets have been granted a disabled player exception in the wake of DaRon Holmes‘ season-ending torn Achilles tendon, league sources tell Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link). The exception is worth $1,532,820, half of the rookie’s $3,065,640 salary for the 2024/25 season. Holmes, who starred in college at Dayton, sustained the injury in his Summer League debut with … [Read more...] about Nuggets Granted Disabled Player Exception
Christmas Day Games Include Sixers-Celtics, Lakers-Warriors
The NBA’s leaked slate of Christmas Day games will feature several heavy hitters. Sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link) that, as usual, five games will be broadcast, highlighted by a marquee matchup between two longtime Eastern Conference foes, the revamped Sixers and the Celtics. Boston, the reigning league champion, will host. The schedule will be rounded … [Read more...] about Christmas Day Games Include Sixers-Celtics, Lakers-Warriors
Western Notes: Lakers, Markkanen, Grizzlies, Murray
The Lakers, Celtics and Cavaliers are the only three teams who haven’t added any new players through free agency or trade this offseason. Of the three, Los Angeles is the one with the least clarity about its lineup for next season. Jovan Buha of The Athletic evaluates the Lakers’ depth chart and offers his predictions about who will take the fifth starter spot. With LeBron … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Lakers, Markkanen, Grizzlies, Murray
Nuggets Expect More From Braun, Need Free Agents To Deliver
It’s been an eventful offseason for the Nuggets and The Athletic’s Tony Jones breaks down all the meaningful developments. They lost Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency but the front office is convinced Christian Braun can handle a larger role. The Nuggets are also encouraged by Julian Strawther‘s Summer League performances and believe he’ll add much-needed shooting to the … [Read more...] about Nuggets Expect More From Braun, Need Free Agents To Deliver
Column: Don’t Start Westbrook
The Nuggets shouldn’t put Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup to fill Kentavious Caldwell-Pope‘s spot, Sean Keeler of the Denver Post opines. Westbrook is joining Denver after clearing waivers on Monday. Westbrook would be better off anchoring a mostly youthful second unit, providing leadership and a change of pace. He’d be a better backup at the point than Reggie Jackson … [Read more...] about Column: Don’t Start Westbrook