Raptors Notes: J. Porter, Quickley, Barrett, Dick, Trent
2024/01/raptors-notes-j-porter-quickley-barrett-dick-trent.htmlEric Koreen of The Athletic addresses a wide range of topics in his latest mailbag, including why team president Masai Ujiri's job remains very safe despite some roster missteps in recent years and whether it's too early to be concerned about lottery pick Gradey Dick.
Fischer’s Latest: Hawks, Murray, Knicks, Wizards, Celtics
2024/01/fischers-latest-hawks-murray-knicks-wizards-celtics.htmlPointing out that the Hawks control their own 2024 first-round pick and owe their 2025 first-rounder to San Antonio, Fischer suggests that it's possible the team will move some veterans this year, add a 2024 lottery pick to a core headed by Young and Johnson, and look to get back to the playoffs next season.
Magic’s Franz Wagner Exits With Right Ankle Sprain
2024/01/magics-franz-wagner-exits-with-right-ankle-sprain.htmlA former lottery pick (No.
Northwest Notes: Smith, Conley, Blazers, Hendricks
2024/01/northwest-notes-smith-conley-blazers-g-league-team-hendricks.htmlJazz lottery pick Taylor Hendricks is also getting additional experience in the G League after appearing in 11 NBA games.
And-Ones: 2024 Draft, HS Prospects, Breakout Players, Ray
2024/01/and-ones-2024-draft-hs-prospects-breakout-players-ray.htmlMatas Buzelis and Ron Holland, two G League Ignite youngsters who were atop ESPN's big board during the summer of 2023, are now in the back end of the lottery at No.
Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart To Miss 10-14 Days With Toe Sprain
2023/12/pistons-isaiah-stewart-to-miss-10-14-days-with-toe-sprain.html2 lottery pick James Wiseman could get increased run off the bench.
Early Check-In On Traded 2024 First-Round Picks
2023/12/early-check-in-on-traded-2024-first-round-picks.htmlThe Brooklyn pick looks like the best asset of the three -- the Nets are currently tied for the 11th-worst record in the NBA, which means their pick would be in the lottery unless they earn a playoff spot via the play-in tournament.
Fischer’s Latest: Capela, Hunter, Quickley, Wizards, Rockets
2023/12/fischers-latest-capela-hunter-quickley-wizards-rockets.htmlThe Wizards will likely receive calls on former lottery picks Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija as well, Fischer adds, but it's unclear if Washington is interested in dealing them.
Southeast Notes: Carter, Fultz, Magic, Heat, Wizards
2023/12/southeast-notes-carter-fultz-magic-heat-wizards.htmlHowever, the team has been thriving in recent weeks with center Goga Bitadze in the starting five, posting a 13-7 record since Carter last played, so it's unclear if the former lottery pick will immediately reclaim his starting job.
Bulls Notes: Locker Room Vibe, Williams, White, LaVine
2023/12/bulls-notes-locker-room-vibe-williams-white-lavine.htmlCoby White, a lottery pick in 2019, has finally established himself as a starter this season, averaging career highs in points (17.5) and assists (4.9) per game.
Knicks Notes: Sims, Centers, Reddish, Hart
2023/12/knicks-notes-sims-centers-reddish-hart.htmlAfter seven straight lottery seasons from 2014-20, the Knicks are now a "fully functional" franchise and a solid playoff team, according to Chris Mannix of SI.com, who considers what it will take for the club to become more than that.
Pistons Among Teams Eyeing OG Anunoby
2023/12/pistons-among-teams-eyeing-og-anunoby.htmlStill, I'd be surprised if a lottery-bound team like Detroit is prepared to give up the sort of assets it…
Western Rumors: Markkanen, Giddey, Mann, Kings, Lofton
2023/12/western-rumors-markkanen-giddey-mann-kings-lofton.htmlHowever, another former lottery pick, Davion Mitchell, is considered a "strong" trade candidate, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
Jazz Notes: Trade Candidates, Markkanen, George, Hendricks
2023/12/jazz-notes-trade-candidates-markkanen-george-hendricks.htmlAfter making a brief appearance in Utah's season opener and then not playing at all in the next 18 games, lottery pick Taylor Hendricks has been getting a longer look as of late, averaging 20.9 minutes per night in the team's past six games.
Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Collins, Sochan, Johnson
2023/12/spurs-notes-wembanyama-collins-sochan-johnson.htmlWhile Wembanyama has been outstanding, the Spurs don't have the foundation they were hoping to build by having lottery picks in the previous three drafts, McDonald adds.
Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Sims, Hartenstein, Walsh
2023/12/atlantic-notes-raptors-sims-hartenstein-walsh.htmlHollinger also digs into what a trade sending Siakam to the Hawks might look like, suggesting a package of a couple first-round picks (Sacramento's lottery-protected 2024 pick and Atlanta's own "lightly protected" 2029 selection), De'Andre Hunter, and Bogdan Bogdanovic in exchange for Siakam and Christian Koloko.
Community Shootaround: Pistons, Spurs Losing Streaks
2023/12/community-shootaround-pistons-spurs-losing-streaks.htmlThe Spurs’ franchise was revitalized by winning the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes in the draft lottery.
And-Ones: Bronny, I. Thomas, Las Vegas, Livingston
2023/12/and-ones-bronny-i-thomas-las-vegas-livingston.htmlA freshman guard, Bronny is the son of Lakers superstar LeBron James and had been considered a possible lottery pick in the 2024 NBA draft before suffering cardiac arrest in July.
Pistons’ Duren Out At Least Two Weeks With Ankle Sprain
2023/12/pistons-duren-expected-to-miss-two-weeks-with-ankle-sprain.htmlWith the 2022 lottery pick out, fellow big men like Isaiah Stewart, Marvin Bagley III and James Wiseman could receive more playing time.
Pacific Notes: Johnson, Paul, Wiggins, Reddish, Plumlee
2023/12/pacific-notes-johnson-paul-wiggins-reddish-plumlee.htmlJohnson has played for five organizations since being picked in the lottery by Detroit in 2015.
Northwest Notes: Nuggets, Jokic, Williams, Hendricks
2023/12/northwest-notes-nuggets-jokic-williams-hendricks.htmlWilliams is tied with Chet Holmgren as the club's second-leading scorer and has often carried the offensive load when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rests at the start of the second and fourth quarters, yet the contributions of the second-year lottery pick are often overlooked.
Central Notes: Weaver, Crowder, White, DeMar
2023/12/central-notes-weaver-crowder-white-demar.htmlIf Detroit isn't able to somewhat right this ship, even while clearly headed for the lottery this year, general manager Troy Weaver should be fired so a new front office can thrive, opines Shawn Windsor of The Detroit Free Press.
Spurs Notes: Losing Streak, Bassey, Vassell, Champagnie
2023/12/spurs-notes-losing-streak-bassey-vassell-champagnie.htmlA season that began with great optimism after winning the lottery and adding Victor Wembanyama has hit a major rough spot as San Antonio has fallen into the Western Conference basement with a 3-16 record.
Raptors Notes: Temple, Dick, Trent, Offense
2023/11/raptors-notes-temple-dick-trent-offense.htmlThe Raptors assigned lottery pick Gradey Dick to the G League ahead of Saturday's game vs.
And-Ones: Petrusev, 2024 Draft, Trade Candidates, More
2023/11/and-ones-petrusev-2024-draft-trade-candidates-more.htmlTwo of the biggest risers are Pittsburgh's Carlton Carrington and Virginia's Ryan Dunn, who weren't on Wasserman's previous board but are now projected as lottery picks at No.