The NBA has introduced a new monthly award, announcing today that Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama (Western Conference) and Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (Eastern Conference) are the first players to earn the Defensive Player of the Month honor (Twitter link). The award applies to games played in October and November Wembanyama, the reigning Rookie of the Year and last season’s … [Read more...] about Spurs’ Wembyanama, Hawks’ Daniels Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Southeast Rumors: Richards, Martin, Micic, Capela, Nance, Hunter, Anthony
Nick Richards has drawn trade interest from a number of teams across the NBA, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who says the Hornets center is viewed as an intriguing target due to his solid play as a starter and his team-friendly contract, which includes a $5MM salary this season and a $5MM non-guaranteed cap hit for 2025/26. Several rival executives who spoke to … [Read more...] about Southeast Rumors: Richards, Martin, Micic, Capela, Nance, Hunter, Anthony
Southeast Notes: J. Johnson, Valanciunas, Kuzma, Heat
Fresh off signing a five-year, $150MM contract extension with the Hawks last month, Jalen Johnson has taken on an increased role so far this season, earning more touches and more play-making responsibilities, as Spencer Davies writes for RG.org. Entering Friday’s game vs. Cleveland, Johnson was averaging 20.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.4 steals in 36.4 minutes … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: J. Johnson, Valanciunas, Kuzma, Heat
Hawks Advance To NBA Cup Knockout Round
The Hawks are the first Eastern Conference team to advance to the single-elimination knockout round of the 2024 NBA Cup, according to the league (Twitter link). Despite posting a 9-11 overall record so far this season and finding themselves in a stacked group alongside the conference’s top two teams (Cleveland and Boston), the Hawks clinched their place atop the East Group C … [Read more...] about Hawks Advance To NBA Cup Knockout Round
Nikola Djurisic Set To Make G League Debut
Hawks rookie Nikola Djurisic, the No. 43 overall pick in the 2024 draft, is fully recovered after undergoing foot surgery in July, according to agent Misko Raznatovic, who says (via Twitter) that the 6’7″ swingman is on track to make his G League debut on Tuesday for the College Park Skyhawks vs. the Long Island Nets. Djurisic is essentially a draft-and-stash prospect — he … [Read more...] about Nikola Djurisic Set To Make G League Debut