The pool of bonus money for NBA playoff teams this season is worth approximately $34.7MM, according to Kurt Badenhausen and Lev Akabas of Sportico. The top six teams in each conference earn bonuses based on their regular season records, while the 16 playoff teams also receive a chunk of money from the playoff pool, increasing the value of their payout with each series win. That … [Read more...] about Details On NBA’s Playoff Bonus Money For 2024/25
2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
The 2024/25 All-NBA teams have been officially announced by the league (Twitter link). A total of 100 media members voted on the All-NBA teams, with First Team votes counting for five points, Second Team votes counting for three points, and Third Team votes counting for one point. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (500 … [Read more...] about 2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
Northwest Notes: SGA, Randle, Wolves, Blazers
While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander always thought he was capable of becoming “a really good player,” the Thunder guard admitted on Wednesday that he didn’t view himself as a potential MVP until several years into his NBA career, writes Anthony Slater of The Athletic. He first earned MVP votes in 2023, when he finished fifth, then was the runner-up to Nikola Jokic a year ago before … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: SGA, Randle, Wolves, Blazers
NBA Fines Anthony Edwards $50K
The league has fined Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards $50K for his use of “profane language” during a postgame interview, the NBA announced in a press statement (via Twitter). Edwards uttered the offending language (Twitter video link via Underdog NBA) after Minnesota fell in a 114-88 Game 1 blowout road loss against the Thunder on Tuesday. He and three-time All-Star … [Read more...] about NBA Fines Anthony Edwards $50K
Mike Conley Seeks To Play At Least Two More Seasons
Timberwolves guard Mike Conley hopes to play at least two more seasons, according to Andscape’s Marc J. Spears. Conley, 37, is aiming to play 20 NBA seasons. He’ll make $10.7MM next season in the final year of his contract. Conley says he’s having too much fun to hang it up after this season. “I’m having a ball, bro, honestly,” Conley said. “I tell the guys all the time, ‘If … [Read more...] about Mike Conley Seeks To Play At Least Two More Seasons