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.
Injury Notes: Hachimura, Porzingis, Jal. Williams, Simons
2023/11/injury-notes-hachimura-porzingis-jal-williams-simons.htmlA 2022 lottery pick (12th overall) who finished runner-up for Rookie of the Year in '22/23, Williams is averaging 17.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG and 3.6 APG on .518/.368/.880 shooting in 13 games (33.2 MPG) for Oklahoma City, which holds the second-best record in the Western Conference at 11-4.
Raptors Notes: Barnes, Roster, Siakam, Young, Achiuwa
2023/11/raptors-notes-barnes-roster-siakam-young-achiuwa.htmlWhen the Raptors appeared to be slipping early in the 2023/24 season, All-Star power forward Pascal Siakam did his best to steer the club away from a possible return to the bad vibes of last year's lottery team, writes Koreen in a separate piece.
Southeast Notes: Fultz, Howard, Coulibaly, Heat
2023/11/southeast-notes-fultz-howard-coulibaly-heat.htmlMagic rookie lottery pick Jett Howard starred in his first game with Orlando's NBAGL affiliate, the Osceola Magic.
Community Shootaround: NBA Coaches On Hot Seat?
2023/11/community-shootaround-nba-coaches-on-hot-seat-2.htmlare among the coaches whose teams already look like strong bets to end up in the lottery, but those clubs weren't expected to make the playoffs this season anyway, so their management groups likely won't be in any hurry to make changes.
Southeast Notes: Love, Washington, Gafford, Howard
2023/11/southeast-notes-love-washington-gafford-howard.htmlLottery pick Jett Howard will play for the NBA G League Osceola Magic this week, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel tweets.
Pistons Notes: Weaver, Thompson, Sasser, Duren, Livers
2023/11/pistons-notes-weaver-thompson-sasser-duren-livers.htmlAfter winning no more than 23 games in each of the last four seasons, the Pistons appear headed for another lottery finish in 2023/24.
Pacific Notes: Kings, Watanabe, Beal, Clippers, Warriors
2023/11/pacific-notes-kings-trade-targets-watanabe-beal.htmlThe Kings control all of their future first-round picks except their 2024 selection, which is owed to Atlanta (with lottery protection).
Jazz Notes: George, Offense, LaVine, Hendricks
2023/11/jazz-notes-george-offense-lavine-hendricks.htmlSarah Todd of The Deseret News takes a look at the development plan for the team's lottery pick, who has opened the season in the G League with Utah's NBA G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.
Kings’ Alex Len Out 6-8 Weeks With High Ankle Sprain
2023/11/kings-alex-len-out-6-8-weeks-with-high-ankle-sprain.htmlA former lottery pick (fifth overall in 2013), Len has never really lived up to his lofty draft status, but he's in his 11th NBA season, so he has carved out a long career as a journeyman role player.
Warriors Notes: Green, Klay, Curry, Podziemski, More
2023/11/warriors-notes-green-klay-curry-podziemski-more.htmlThe path to increased minutes for the two former lottery picks may be further complicated by Podziemski's rise, Slater adds.
Hawks’ Bufkin, Gueye Will Miss Extended Time
2023/11/hawks-bufkin-gueye-will-miss-extended-time.htmlBufkin, a guard out of Michigan, was the first player taken outside the lottery this June.
Pacific Notes: Paul, Warriors, Ellis, Fox, Lyles, Kings
2023/11/pacific-notes-paul-warriors-ellis-fox-lyles-kings.htmlEllis replaced former lottery pick Davion Mitchell in the starting lineup, with both players filling in for De'Aaron Fox, who continues to be sidelined with a right ankle sprain.
Largest Trade Exceptions Available This Season
2023/11/largest-trade-exceptions-available-this-season-2.htmlFor example, after creating a $17MM trade exception when they sent Davis Bertans to the Thunder and moved down a couple spots in the 2023 draft lottery, the Mavericks used that TPE to acquire Richaun Holmes along with an additional first-round pick later in the night.
Raptors Notes: Siakam, Barnes, Dick, Winslow
2023/11/raptors-notes-siakam-barnes-dick-winslow.htmlIn a pair of articles for The Athletic, Eric Koreen takes a closer look at the Raptors' developmental plan for lottery pick Gradey Dick and considers which of the club's early-season trends should be taken most seriously.
Eastern Notes: Randle, Johnson, Jaquez, Bouknight
2023/11/eastern-notes-randle-johnson-jaquez-bouknight.htmlBouknight, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last month, will be an unrestricted free agent in 2024 after the Hornets declined their fourth-year team option on the former lottery pick.
Community Shootaround: Chicago Bulls
2023/11/community-shootaround-chicago-bulls-2.htmlThe club declined to give Patrick Williams a rookie scale extension last month and the 2020 lottery pick has already been replaced in the starting lineup.
Bulls Notes: Williams, Caruso, White, Offense
2023/11/bulls-notes-williams-caruso-white-offense.htmlThe Bulls' 2017 lottery pick, Lauri Markkanen, spent his first four NBA seasons with the organization, but didn't break out until two years later in Utah, well after Chicago signed-and-traded him away for a fairly modest return.
Poll: Will The Grizzlies Make The Playoffs?
2023/11/poll-will-the-grizzlies-make-the-playoffs-2.htmlStill, we didn't expect the Grizzlies to begin the season 0-6, with losses to potential lottery-bound teams like Washington, Utah, and Portland.
Southwest Notes: Thompson, Holiday, Lively, Grizzlies, Sochan
2023/11/southwest-notes-thompson-holiday-lively-grizzlies-sochan.htmlPopovich said Sochan is "trending in the right direction" and has stood out defensively, adding that he likes how the former lottery pick is "taking care of the ball," according to Orsborn.
Pacific Notes: Booker, Beal, Durant, Reaves, Reddish
2023/11/pacific-notes-booker-beal-durant-reaves-reddish.htmlCam Reddish, a 2019 lottery pick, signed a two-year, veteran's minimum deal to join the Lakers this offseason.
Hawks’ Kobe Bufkin Has Thumb Fracture
2023/11/hawks-kobe-bufkin-has-thumb-fracture.htmlBufkin, a guard out of Michigan, was the first player taken outside the lottery this June.
And-Ones: Chiozza, Haliburton, Edwards, Team USA, Olympics
2023/11/and-ones-chiozza-haliburton-edwards-team-usa-olympics.htmlFormer NBA lottery pick Jimmer Fredette is expected to be part of Team USA's 3-on-3 roster at the 2024 Olympics.