The maximum-salary rookie scale extensions that Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton signed last offseason will have starting salaries worth 30% of the 2024/25 salary cap instead of 25% after both players made All-NBA teams. Edwards earned a spot on the Second Team, while Haliburton made the Third Team. As our maximum-salary projections for … [Read more...] about Edwards, Haliburton Earn Salary Increases With All-NBA Nods
Porter Blames Self For Series Loss
Michael Porter Jr. pins the blame on himself for the Nuggets’ second-round series loss to the Timberwolves, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. Porter struggled to make offensive contributions, averaging 10.7 points on 37.1% shooting from the field. He scored just 25 points in the last four games.A lack of quality depth led to the Nuggets’ demise, in the estimation … [Read more...] about Porter Blames Self For Series Loss
Nets To Add Griffin, Dulkys As Assistants
The Nets are adding Connor Griffin and Deividas Dulkys as assistants on Jordi Fernandez’s staff, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports (Twitter link). Griffin has been on the Nuggets’ staff, where he was originally hired as an assistant video coordinator in September 2021. Dulkys has served as a player development coach with the Kings since the summer of 2022. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about Nets To Add Griffin, Dulkys As Assistants
Jamal Murray “Feeling Great” After Saturday’s Practice
If Minnesota does prevail, Edwards figures to be a main reason, Amick adds. He’s averaging 29.7 points, 5.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in the series while playing 40 minutes per night. He’s also shooting 55.1% from the field and 41.5% from beyond the arc and serving as a key component of a defense that has often overwhelmed the Nuggets. Throughout the series, … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray “Feeling Great” After Saturday’s Practice
Wolves Notes: Conley, Edwards, Towns, McDaniels
Facing elimination on Thursday, the Timberwolves turned in arguably the most dominant performance of any team this postseason, holding the Nuggets to 70 points on the night and going on separate 20-0, 13-0, and 24-0 runs en route to a 45-point victory. What was the difference for Minnesota? According to Anthony Edwards, the answer was simple, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “We … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Conley, Edwards, Towns, McDaniels