The NBA’s opening night schedule will feature home games for the league’s two most accomplished franchises, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the Celtics will host the Knicks in the early game, while the Lakers will host the Timberwolves in the late game. The Celtics, who won their record 18th NBA title in June, will receive their … [Read more...] about Knicks/Celtics, Wolves/Lakers To Play On Opening Night
NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Dallas Mavericks
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2024 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Dallas Mavericks. Free agent signings Klay Thompson: Three years, … [Read more...] about NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Dallas Mavericks
Mavs Sign Kessler Edwards To Two-Way Deal, Waive Alex Fudge
The Mavericks have officially signed Kessler Edwards to a two-way contract, according to a team press release. They have also waived two-way forward Alex Fudge. The agreement with Edwards was reported last month. Edwards holds career averages of 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 11.9 minutes in 138 career games, 27 of which were starts, with the Nets and Kings. In 54 games for … [Read more...] about Mavs Sign Kessler Edwards To Two-Way Deal, Waive Alex Fudge
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
And-Ones: Broadcasting Deals, Fredette, Budinger, Free Agent Analysis
A handful of NBA teams are making contingency plans for local broadcasting deals during the upcoming season. If Diamond Sports Group emerges from bankruptcy in the coming weeks or months, the company has discussed eliminating the RSN contracts for as many as five of its NBA teams — the Pelicans, Thunder, Grizzlies, Mavericks and Pistons, Tom Friend of the Sports Business … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Broadcasting Deals, Fredette, Budinger, Free Agent Analysis