The Heat added Simone Fontecchio, Kasparas Jakucionis and Norman Powell this offseason while shedding Kyle Anderson, Alec Burks, Haywood Highsmith, Kevin Love and Duncan Robinson from the roster. Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. believes it’s going to take awhile for the team to build chemistry, considering all the roster moves. “It’s starting to become the reality,” Jaquez said, … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Jaquez Jr., Highsmith, Wizards Roster Imbalance
NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Five NBA teams will play a league-high 16 back-to-back sets during the 2025/26 regular season, while six clubs will have just 13 instances of back-to-back games on their schedules. The remaining 19 teams will play either 14 or 15 back-to-backs. [RELATED: 2025/26 NBA Schedules By Team] Those totals – along with an overall average of 14.4 back-to-backs per team – are about what … [Read more...] about NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
And-Ones: Dynasties, Wolves, Concern-O-Meter, Traded Picks
It may seem like the Thunder have the makings of dynasty, but ESPN’s Tim Bontemps details why it’s tougher than ever to build a dominant team. He outlines how the tax aprons make it more difficult for teams to run it back with the same core of players and that roster mistakes can haunt contenders for several years. “You have to be right on every decision,” one Western … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Dynasties, Wolves, Concern-O-Meter, Traded Picks
George, Miller Head Canada’s Camp Roster For AmeriCup
NBA players Kyshawn George and Leonard Miller are among the 14-man camp roster unveiled by Canada Basketball for this month’s AmeriCup in Nicaragua, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports tweets. The tournament will take place from August 22-31. George, the 24th pick of the 2024 draft, appeared in 68 games with the Wizards last season, including 38 starts. The 6’8” forward averaged 8.7 … [Read more...] about George, Miller Head Canada’s Camp Roster For AmeriCup
Contract Details: Gill, Potter, Spurs, Clippers
Anthony Gill‘s new one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Wizards is guaranteed, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. While that had been expected, it’s worth noting that it once again creates a roster crunch in Washington, where the team is now carrying 15 players on guaranteed contracts along with rotation regular Justin Champagnie on a non-guaranteed deal. The Wizards will have … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Gill, Potter, Spurs, Clippers