New Celtics Exhibit 10 signee Lonnie Walker IV, who has probably done enough to warrant a roster spot on a rebuilding team this year, is instead looking to prove that he’s worthy of a roster spot with the defending champions in 2024/25, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Walker is a solid shooter who has enough offensive talent to play in the NBA, but he’ll likely have to show … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Walker, Celtics, Raptors, Brunson, Bridges
Silver: League Still Isn’t Ready To Tackle Expansion
The league isn’t quite ready to explore expansion talks, NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed during a Tuesday press conference. Silver addressed the media after the league’s Board of Governors meeting. “There was not a lot of discussion in this meeting about expansion, but only largely not for lack of interest, it was that we had said to them that we’re not quite ready,” … [Read more...] about Silver: League Still Isn’t Ready To Tackle Expansion
Community Shootaround: Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
The play-in tournament ensures that at least 10 teams in each conference will get a taste of the postseason. Unless something unforseen happens, eight teams in the Eastern Conference can already plan on playing beyond their regular season finales. It’s safe to assume the Celtics, Bucks, Sixers, Magic, Knicks, Cavaliers, Pacers and Heat will occupy eight of the postseason slots. … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Raptors, Yabusele, Springer
RJ Barrett enjoyed his time with the Knicks, but he tells David Stol of Sharp Magazine that the chance to play for the Raptors in the city where he lived as a child is “a literal dream come true.” Barrett’s homecoming occurred last December when New York sent him to Toronto as part of a five-player trade involving OG Anunoby. “I grew up with my dad taking me to games,” Barrett … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Raptors, Yabusele, Springer
2024/25 NBA Over/Unders: Atlantic Division
With the 2024/25 NBA regular season set to tip off next month, we’re getting serious about predictions for the upcoming campaign and continuing an annual Hoops Rumors tradition. With the help of the lines from a series of sports betting sites – including Bovada and BetOnline – we’re running through the predicted win totals for each of the NBA’s 30 teams, by division. In a … [Read more...] about 2024/25 NBA Over/Unders: Atlantic Division