The NBA will announce the Coach of the Year award winner on Monday, the league’s PR department tweets. Kenny Atkinson (Cavaliers), J.B. Bickerstaff (Pistons) and Ime Udoka (Rockets) are the three finalists. Atkinson, who led Cleveland to the best record in the East, is considered a heavy favorite to win the award. The Executive of the Year award will be announced on Tuesday and … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Awards Announcements, Draft Assets, Fournier, NBC Theme Song
Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Cavs, Bulls Centers
Speaking to Adam Mares on the All NBA podcast (YouTube link), veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein said the Bucks are unlikely to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason unless he specifically asks for a trade. Stein acknowledged that neither side is eager to go down that path, but pointed out that the Bucks don’t have a realistic way to build a legitimate contender around the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Cavs, Bulls Centers
Central Notes: Sheppard, Pacers, Bulls, Strus
After starting Pacers swingman Andrew Nembhard got into foul trouble during Indiana’s Game 3 playoff series loss to Milwaukee, reserve guard Ben Sheppard found himself playing more minutes than he had in the contests prior. Sheppard knocked down a three-point shot during his six first-half minutes and the Pacers outscored Milwaukee by six points during those minutes. He went … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Sheppard, Pacers, Bulls, Strus
Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s Teammate of the Year for the 2024/25 season, the league announced today (via Twitter). The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award “recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment to his team,” per the NBA. The award isn’t voted … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Central Notes: Schröder, Garland, Haliburton
Well-traveled Pistons guard Dennis Schröder thrived in his role as a defensive pest throughout Detroit’s playoff series against New York this spring, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. With the Pistons having been eliminated by New York in a hard-fought first round playoff series on Thursday, Schröder will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. After inking a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Schröder, Garland, Haliburton