Ten NBA teams are still operating in luxury tax territory in the wake of last Thursday’s trade deadline, but this season’s total projected luxury tax payments – and the clubs projected to be taxpayers – have declined significantly in recent weeks. As of January 23, a total of 14 teams projected to be taxpayers, Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter links) observes, with the 16 … [Read more...] about Projected NBA Taxpayers For 2024/25
Cavs’ Thompson Responds After Raptors Criticize ‘Disrespectful’ Late-Game Dunk
An otherwise straightforward Cavaliers blowout of the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday in the teams’ final game before the All-Star break got a little heated in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. With the Cavaliers up by 21 points and holding the ball with the shot clock off, veteran center Tristan Thompson drove to the basket and threw down a two-handed dunk with just 4.1 … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Thompson Responds After Raptors Criticize ‘Disrespectful’ Late-Game Dunk
Fischer’s Latest: Raptors, Hunter, Pelicans, Ingram, Boucher
As the Raptors sought out a scorer and play-maker to complement Scottie Barnes, they considered several options besides Brandon Ingram ahead of last Thursday’s trade deadline before making a deal with New Orleans, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Toronto had real interest in forward De’Andre Hunter, according to Fischer, who says the Raptors have had … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Raptors, Hunter, Pelicans, Ingram, Boucher
Central Notes: Schröder, Pistons, Hunter, Porter, Bulls
Dennis Schröder is playing for his third team this season. He wound up with the Pistons as part of the five-team blockbuster that landed Jimmy Butler with Golden State. Schröder, who started the season with Brooklyn before getting dealt to the Warriors, made his Detroit debut on Sunday and will continue to be part of the rotation with Jaden Ivey on the mend from a broken … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Schröder, Pistons, Hunter, Porter, Bulls
NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
A number of free agent signings have been finalized in the days since last Thursday’s trade deadline, but there are still many teams around the NBA with one or more open spots on their respective rosters. For clubs with just a single standard or two-way opening, there’s not necessarily any urgency to fill those spots, especially ahead of the All-Star break. But the clock is … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots