Pistons rookie shooting guard Jaden Ivey seems to be on the precipice of an exciting pro career in Detroit, writes Keith Langlois of Pistons.com. Langlois notes that Ivey’s diligent work ethic and multifaceted growth as a passer and defender should be encouraging developments for Pistons fans. As a rookie, he posted promising stats of 16.3 PPG, 5.2 APG and 3.9 RPG across 74 … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ivey, Wings, Mad Ants, Bucks
Cheaney Leaves Pacers' Coaching Staff; Yacob Promoted
Pacers assistant Calbert Cheaney is leaving Rick Carlisle‘s staff to return to his alma mater and become the director of player development at Indiana University under Mike Woodson. Carlisle and the Pacers put out a statement thanking Cheaney for his contributions and wishing him well in his new job. The team also announced that Isaac Yacob is being promoted from head video … [Read more...] about Cheaney Leaves Pacers' Coaching Staff; Yacob Promoted
Lakers Rumors: Russell, Point Guard, LeBron, Hachimura
Before he was traded from Minnesota to the Lakers in February, D’Angelo Russell was believed to be seeking $100MM over four years on his next contract, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Russell, who will be a free agent this summer, had an up-and-down postseason and only played 15 minutes off the bench in the final game of L.A.’s season, so Fischer is skeptical there … [Read more...] about Lakers Rumors: Russell, Point Guard, LeBron, Hachimura
2023 NBA Draft Picks By Team
Two of the biggest winners on draft lottery night last week were the Hornets and Pacers. Charlotte moved up two spots from the pre-lottery standings to claim the No. 2 overall pick. The Pacers, meanwhile, stayed put in the lottery, but because San Antonio leapfrogged Houston in the first round, Indiana moved up 18 spots from No. 50 to No. 32 in the second round due to a … [Read more...] about 2023 NBA Draft Picks By Team
Stein’s Latest: Myers, Nurse, Sixers, Pacers, Draft
Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers was originally going to speak with the media last week for his end-of-season press conference, but it was pushed back to this week. As Marc Stein writes at Substack, there’s a belief that Myers doesn’t want to speak publicly without first deciding whether or not he’s going to stay with the team — the longtime executive’s … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Myers, Nurse, Sixers, Pacers, Draft