1. Suns remove Frank Vogel as head coach
Today, the Phoenix Suns officially announced that the team has officially dismissed Frank Vogel as head coach.
Unfortunately, Ranke Vogel became the second manager to be sacked at the end of the season. In the regular season, the Suns, who have the big three of Durant, Booker and Beal, did not play as well as they should, with a record of 49-33, stumbling into the playoffs in sixth place in the West, and finally swept out of the playoffs by the Timberwolves 4-0. Earlier this month, Suns general manager James Jones said the team needed to change, and the head coach was the first to make the change. Former Bucks coach Budenholzer is reportedly set to be a head coach candidate. Budenholzer has previously said that he has always wanted to coach the Suns.
Ranke Vogel
Budenholzer
2. Beverley was suspended without pay for 4 games
The league announced today that Bucks guard Beverley has been suspended for four games without pay, which will be enforced at the start of next season.
Beverley
In Game 6 of the playoffs between the Bucks and the Pacers, Beverley was penalized by the league for repeatedly smashing the ball at the home fans while refusing to be interviewed by reporters after the game. Beverley, who was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in February 2024, has been tough defensively, but often makes irrational moves, often gets into trouble on and off the court, and has been punished by the league many times. Impulsiveness is the devil, and how to restrain one's emotions is where Beverly needs to improve.
3. Downs wins Social Justice Champion of the Year Award
Today, the NBA officially announced that Timberwolves star Towns won the 23-24 Social Justice Championship Award and will award the Abdul-Jabbar Trophy.
Towns
The Social Justice Championship Award is an honor given to a player who adheres to Abdul-Jabbar and the league's values of equality, respect and inclusion. This season, Towns averaged 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game without a single technical foul, leading the team to third place in the West during the regular season. In the first round of the playoffs, the Timberwolves swept the Suns 4-0 and currently leads the Nuggets 2-0, showing their championship appearance. Curry won the award last season.
4. Tomorrow, Murray, Pope, and Reggie are all doubtful
According to the Nuggets' official injury report, Pope (abdomen), Reggie Jackson (calf) and Jamal Murray (calf) are all doubtful (50%) in tomorrow's third game against the Timberwolves.
Murray
At present, the Nuggets and Timberwolves are down 0:2 in the semifinals, and G3 moves to the home court of the Timberwolves. Murray recently suffered a calf injury and scored just 9-of-32 from the field to 25 points in his first two games. In the last game, Murray lost control of his emotions and was fined $100,000 for bringing the baby into the game. At present, the Nuggets have reached a life-and-death juncture, and minor injuries are not in the firing line, and it is expected that the players will continue to play.
5. Anunoby will miss tomorrow G3 due to injury
According to Shams, Knicks player Anunoby suffered a left hamstring strain and will miss tomorrow's third game against the Pacers.
Anunoby
The Knicks have had a number of players injured before, and the team only has seven players in rotation. Anunoby's injury is worse for the Knicks. Due to the lack of major generals, Hart has played the full game in many games. Although the Knicks currently lead the Pacers 2-0, player injuries have brought a huge hidden danger to the team's promotion. So far in the playoffs, Anunoby has averaged 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. The next game will be played on the home court of the Pacers, and with Anunoby's absence, can the Knicks still be able to withstand it?