Wizard guard Will barton Expressed excitement to play with his new teammates next season, including the 23-year-old center Daniel Gafford, NBC Sports Washington’s Chase Hughes writes. With Burton Monte Morris It was Recently traded After playing in Denver last season, I went to Washington.
“Big guff, I want to go there with him, guy” Burton said. “I’m a guy who likes to reach the rim. If you can’t score yourself when you reach the rim, you want to put that lob there. He picks it up. I know he’s a guy who can get in, so he’s definitely the guy I’m looking forward to playing with. “
Burton also mentioned Bradley Beal When Kyle Kuzma, Scored 40.3 points for each match last season.Gaffford will probably come off the bench behind Kristaps Porzingis This season, but it’s a possible head coach Wes Unseld Jr. At some point, test a larger lineup featuring both players.
Other notes from the Southeast Division are:
- Speaking of wizards, a new big man Taj Gibson This year I will be a mentor and help young players on the team. The Washington Post’s Ava Wallace writes. Gibson recently joined the club after playing in New York for the past three seasons. He has 13 years of NBA experience, which includes several playoff runs with the Bulls early in his career.
- Sun-Sentinel’s Ira Winderman examines whether heat Need to consider trading Harrison Barnes With his latest “Ask Ira” mail bag. Burns averaged 16.4 points per Kings match last season, shooting 39% out of the 3-point range. Aside from Miami’s need for a power forward, Burns also fits into a team’s switch-heavy defense scheme.
- and Another story of Sun Sentinel, Winderman investigates if the heat really needs a power forward. The simple answer is yes.Miami lost PJ Tucker I went to Philadelphia this month and haven’t resigned Markieff Morris, Leave a gap in the starting lineup.The team has re-signed a smaller forward Caleb Martin Has an up-and-coming two-way player Haywood HighsmithBut start Jimmy Butler For larger teams in the east, such as Boston, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia, four people can be difficult.Assumption Tyler herro When Max Strus Once started, the team promises to play during the transition and will probably need to engage in a more defensive blitzkrieg.
