According to rival scouts and executives, the Lakers best’ assets (minus Reaves) are their 2031 first-round pick, second year wing Dalton Knecht and a bunch of expiring contracts. Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center. The free-agency options, like the in-season trade options, are considered to be pretty lean. Indiana center Myles … [Read more...] about Lakers best assets: Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht and 2031 first-round pick
Lakers best assets: Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht and 2031 first-round pick
According to rival scouts and executives, the Lakers best’ assets (minus Reaves) are their 2031 first-round pick, second year wing Dalton Knecht and a bunch of expiring contracts. Some combination of them would be a must in any deal the team would make for a center. The free-agency options, like the in-season trade options, are considered to be pretty lean. Indiana center Myles … [Read more...] about Lakers best assets: Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht and 2031 first-round pick
Myles Turner expected to stay in Indiana?
It’s a momentous run that has been led by a not-so-overrated Tyrese Haliburton … and which has left numerous rival teams with the strong impression that free agent-to-be Myles Turner is not going to be gettable this summer. The rising expectation, league sources say, is that Turner will be extending his stay in the Hoosier State. … [Read more...] about Myles Turner expected to stay in Indiana?
Myles Turner on Rick Carlisle: 'He’s still the same coach. But he’s taken a more Zen approach'
With this group, Carlisle reaches out in different ways. “I can only go off of what I heard, the rumors and whatnot,” said Turner, who predates Carlisle II here, having spent a decade with the Pacers since going 11th in the 2015 draft. “He’s still the same coach. But he’s taken a more Zen approach. … he’s kind of a little bit of a cooler head. He’s not as quick to react to … [Read more...] about Myles Turner on Rick Carlisle: 'He’s still the same coach. But he’s taken a more Zen approach'
Knicks demolish Celtics, get back to Conference Finals after 25 years
Tim Bontemps: Final: Knicks 119, Celtics 81 New York advances to face Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals, the first time the Knicks have made it there in 25 years, & renewing one of the league’s storied and oldest rivalries. And, after a shocking week, Boston’s repeat dreams are over. … [Read more...] about Knicks demolish Celtics, get back to Conference Finals after 25 years