The Nets had their preseason opener on Saturday, with the result being a 123-88 route of Hapoel Jerusalem. Despite the less-than-dramatic result, there were interesting takeaways for Nets fans, especially in regards to who got the nod at starting point guard, writes Brian Lewis of the New York Post. With 2025 top-10 pick Egor Demin recovering from a plantar fascia tear, rookie … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Saraf, Powell, Edgecombe, Martin
Fischer’s Latest: Sharpe, Daniels, Eason, Dadiet, Knicks
In his latest subscriber-only article for The Stein Line, Jake Fischer expresses some doubt that there will be much more action on the rookie scale extension front before the regular season begins. As Fischer writes, just five players – Paolo Banchero, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., and Nikola Jovic – have signed rookie scale extensions thus far, with 16 … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Sharpe, Daniels, Eason, Dadiet, Knicks
Players Seeking Paydays This Season
While some players are still hoping to finalize rookie scale extensions before the season begins, the majority of contract situations around the league have been settled at this point. But business never sleeps in the world of the NBA, and many players will enter this season hoping to impress executives and land their next big payday. Zach Harper of The Athletic details the top … [Read more...] about Players Seeking Paydays This Season
Knicks Notes: Brogdon, Brown, Hart, Brunson
Malcolm Brogdon got first-half minutes Saturday in Abu Dhabi as part of the competition for a Knicks‘ roster spot, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Coach Mike Brown is giving all three veterans with non-guaranteed contracts a chance to be on the floor with rotation players. Landry Shamet got his opportunity on Thursday, and Garrison Mathews is expected to be in that … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Brogdon, Brown, Hart, Brunson
Nets Notes: Porter, Whitehead, Demin, Sharpe, More
Michael Porter Jr., the Nets‘ biggest non-rookie offseason move, recently spoke about his struggles with injuries and how they impact his view of his career, saying, “Because of the injuries and stuff, I don’t know how much longer I really want to play,” and adding that his strategy is to take his career one year at a time. He clarified those comments this week, per Brian Lewis … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Porter, Whitehead, Demin, Sharpe, More