The Knicks are defending champs. The 76ers added LeBron and JB. Tyrese Haliburton is healthy again for the Pacers. DET was the 1-seed last year. CLE added Peyton Watson. TOR will have Kawhi. And now MIA adds Klay Thompson next to Bam Adebayo and Giannis.
The East is a gauntlet.
Mavericks assistant Phil Handy is finalizing a deal to join Nick Nurse's coaching staff with the 76ers, per @MarcJSpears.
Handy previously worked with Nurse in Toronto and coached LeBron James during stops with the Cavaliers and Lakers.
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy is finalizing a deal to become an assistant coach with Philadelphia Sixers head coach Nick Nurse, a source said. Handy previously worked with Nurse in Toronto and with LeBron James with the Cavs and Lakers. Great addition for Nurse.
BREAKING: Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after he clears waivers upon a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN.
Tyrese Maxey on his recent workout with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown:
“Great communication, great vibes, great energy. Three guys who work really hard and who take our games very seriously.”
Then Maxey was asked who got to the gym first:
“Probably Bron more than likely… those guys are older, so they need to do a little more stretching than me.” 🤣🤣
Michael Beasley on LeBron James:
“With Jordan… they don’t tell the story of him having to learn the championship pedigree. LeBron James gave us the opportunity to be witnesses… He’s been so great that we don’t have anything to say.” 🐐
(via ExcessDiscourse/TT)