NBA Teams Snag Veterans, G-League Stars for Playoff Push

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The NBA regular season is pushing toward the finish line, but teams pass the March 1st deadline for playoff eligibility. Any player wave now can still sign on and play regular season games, just not the postseason. That opens the door for contenders, grabbing quick reinforcements from a pool of solid veterans and hot glee performers. Overall quality prospects are lighting it up down in the G-League, averaging double figures and scoring with improved three-point shooting. Expect more 10-day contracts, two-way deals, or even standard NBA spots, as teams scout for depth before the final weeks. Injury riddled squads and playoff hopefuls stand to gain the most from these ads, filling gaps without long-term commitments. Veterans bring proven experience, while younger guys offer upside for late rotations or future development. Top names on the market include Lonzo Ball, waved after a trade from Cleveland despite his

1:02defensive spark, Cole Anthony, a 25-year-old. Score bounced around recently, and Eric Gordon, the 37-year-old sharpshooter healthy off-risk issues. G-League standouts, like Josh Christopher and Kevin Knox, the second, are posting over 20 points per game. Keep watching as more cuts happen, like recent ones from Phoenix and others working back from injuries. Things like Malik Beasley might return from overseas play, keeping the waiver wire buzzing right up to the end. Support for this D&N episode comes from our sponsor, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com