While seven NBA teams are still operating in luxury tax territory following the All-Star break, that total has been cut in half since the start of the month. Prior to an eventful trade deadline week, a total of 14 teams projected to be taxpayers, per Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter link) observes, with the 16 non-taxpayers on track to receive about $13.8MM apiece in tax … [Read more...] about Projected NBA Taxpayers For 2025/26
Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Walker, Shamet, Knicks, Raptors
After missing the Sixers‘ last two games prior to the All-Star break due to right knee soreness, center Joel Embiid will remain inactive vs. Atlanta on Thursday, tweets Tim Bontemps of ESPN. While “right knee injury management” is still one of the designations for Embiid on Philadelphia’s injury report, he also experienced some right shin soreness during the All-Star break, … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Walker, Shamet, Knicks, Raptors
Nets Notes: Tanking, Rookies, Marks, Schedule
The NBA may be taking a harder stance on tanking but that can’t deter the Nets from getting the best possible position in the loaded lottery, Brian Lewis of the New York Post opines (subscription required). Lewis notes the Nets are more talent-deficient than other teams who are elbowing for lottery positions. Getting one of those high picks is crucial to accelerating their … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Tanking, Rookies, Marks, Schedule
Pacific Notes: Ishbia, Leonard, Booker, Warriors
The Suns entered the break with a 32-23 record, the seventh-best record in the Western Conference. Team owner Mat Ishbia believes his team will remain consistent during the remainder of its schedule, he told Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. “Just more of the same,” Ishbia said of his expectations. “We’re going to compete at a high level and have a team the fans can be … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Ishbia, Leonard, Booker, Warriors
Knicks Notes: Defense, Schedule, Warren, All-Star Game
The Knicks‘ 2025/26 season has progressed through several different phases, and the fact that they’ve seemingly been able to maintain their status as a contender throughout those changes is something to value, writes Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Bondy weighs several different answers when it comes to the highlight of the season so far: there’s the NBA Cup victory, though … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Defense, Schedule, Warren, All-Star Game