I just woke up today and saw a lot of information from the NBA.
1. The lottery draw slips of each team are announced
The list of representatives for the lottery draw ceremony of each team was announced today, and the bottom 5 teams in the regular season are:
Detroit Pistons: Osar Thompson (player)
Washington Wizards: Bilal Koulibaly (player)
Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller (player)
Portland Trail Blazers: Scout Henderson (player)
San Antonio Spurs: Brian Wright (general manager)
The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft will be held on June 27, Beijing time, and the second round will be held on June 28. Among them, the Pistons and Wizards have the highest probability of getting the top pick, both 14%; Hornets third at 13.3%.
The prediction of the top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ron Holland, Sarr, and Zachary Risachet are the favorites. It is worth looking forward to which team will draw the champion lottery.
2. Budenholzer takes office
According to the Suns' official announcement, the team's new coach Budenholzer took office.
Budenholzer has a five-year contract with the Suns for more than $50 million. Budenholzer was fired by the Bucks last May.
On May 10, the Suns fired Frank Vogel as head coach and got a new head coach in three days, which was too efficient.
3. Magic player Carter will undergo hand surgery
Today, the Orlando Magic officially announced that Wendell Carter Jr. will have hand surgery to stabilize his left third metacarpal bone.
Wendell Carter Jr. suffered a fractured left hand against the Jazz on Nov. 3, 2023, and subsequently underwent surgery.
Wendell Carter Jr. was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 7th pick in the first round in 2018 and joined the Magic in March 2021. Due to injuries, he only played in seven games this season, averaging 7.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
4. Knicks vs. Pacers player injury report
According to the latest Knicks injury report, OG-Anunoby (hamstring strain) will miss the game, while Brunson (right foot soreness) is doubtful.
The Pacers' Haliburton is doubtful with lower back spasms, sacral contusion and a sprained right ankle.
At present, the Knicks lead the Pacers by a score of 2:1. Due to injuries, the Knicks' main team rarely has time to rest, and Hart has played two games in a row. How long the Knicks' main body can last is worrying.
5. The Mavericks beat the Thunder again
Today, the Mavericks narrowly defeated the Thunder 105-101 at home, leading 2-1. The Mavericks' Washington scored 27 points, and the Thunder's Alexander had a game-high 31 points and 10 rebounds.
Doncic said in an interview after the game that he was in pain everywhere and needed plenty of rest. Doncic played 39 minutes in this game, scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists on 7-of-17 shooting.
Speaking after the game about the intensity and significance of the playoffs, Washington said: "Every second on the court counts, every quarter counts, and the whole game has to be positive and keep winning for 48 minutes!" Washington played 40 minutes and scored a team-high 27 points on 11-of-23 shooting, plus six rebounds and two assists.