The Magic are off to a strong 3-1 start this season, led by forward Paolo Banchero, who ranks first on the team in points (28.5 PPG) and assists (6.0 APG) and second in rebounds (9.3 RPG). Banchero filled up the stat sheet on Monday in the best game of his career, compiling 50 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists in a narrow home victory over Indiana. The 21-year-old became … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Banchero, Hawks, Kuzma, Coulibaly, Wizards, Hornets
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Hawks Pick Up Options On Daniels, Bufkin; Will Decline Roddy’s
The Hawks have exercised their 2025/26 rookie scale team options on guards Dyson Daniels and Kobe Bufkin, the team announced today in a press release. Daniels, 21, spent his first two NBA seasons in New Orleans before being sent to Atlanta over the summer in the Dejounte Murray deal. Known as a talented perimeter defender, the 21-year-old has shown signs of taking a step … [Read more...] about Hawks Pick Up Options On Daniels, Bufkin; Will Decline Roddy’s
NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Odds, Props for Oct. 30: Tatum vs Pacers, Thunder vs Spurs, Davis vs Cavs, More!
Vaughn Dalzell is coming off a 5-0 day and has a few NBA plays on his card for Wednesday, including Jayson Tatum, and Anthony Davis, plus props on the Thunder and Hawks. … [Read more...] about NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Odds, Props for Oct. 30: Tatum vs Pacers, Thunder vs Spurs, Davis vs Cavs, More!
Hawks Exercise 25-26 Options On Kobe Bufkin, Dyson Daniels
The Atlanta Hawks have exercised the third-year (2025-26) contract option for Kobe Bufkin and fourth-year (2025-26) contract option for Dyson Daniels. Selected by the Hawks with the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Bufkin appeared in 17 games during his rookie season, notching 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 11.5 minutes. Daniels, who was acquired by Atlanta … [Read more...] about Hawks Exercise 25-26 Options On Kobe Bufkin, Dyson Daniels
Clippers Laser-Focused On Landing ‘Young’ Star
From their side, the Los Angeles Clippers probably weren’t perplexed by the Golden State Warriors’ interest in a sign-and-trade for Paul George. He’s a nine-time All-Star who, despite a reputation for underperforming in the playoffs, is still one of the most lethal scorers in the league. For a team like the Warriors, his career three-point percentage (38.5) is particularly … [Read more...] about Clippers Laser-Focused On Landing ‘Young’ Star