Hoops Rumors

Returning from a neck injury on Thursday and playing for the first time in two weeks, Pacers center Myles Turner looked fully healthy, logging a team-high 33 minutes as Indiana outscored Memphis by 22 points during his time on the court. Turner led the Pacers to an impressive victory over the Grizzlies by contributing 17 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocked shots. As Dustin … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Turner, Mathurin, Nesmith, Okafor

Sixers rookie Justin Edwards sprained his left ankle during a post-All-Star practice this week, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The injury will cost Edwards at least a couple games. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link), the 21-year-old has been ruled out for Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday vs. Brooklyn. The plan is for … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo

Jahlil Okafor made a three-minute cameo on Feb. 11, his first NBA action since the 2020/21 season. Okafor signed a 10-day contract with the Pacers this month after playing with Indiana’s G League club. Okafor, 29, was the third overall pick of the 2015 draft but found himself on the outside looking in after a stint with Detroit. “It’s been a surreal feeling,” Okafor told Dustin … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Okafor, Siakam, Haliburton

The Pistons enter the All-Star break with a 29-26 record, their first winning record heading into the NBA’s annual celebration weekend since 2009. They’ll also carry a four-game winning streak into their next game on Feb. 21. Detroit recorded double-digit victories at Chicago on consecutive nights on Tuesday and Wednesday and currently hold a top-six playoff spot. “We are … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Cavs, Hunter, Strus, Okafor, Nesmith

Veteran center Alex Len won’t be signing with the Pacers after all, league sources confirm to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Len, who was traded from Sacramento to Washington at the trade deadline, was cut by the Wizards on Saturday, with reporting at the time indicating that he planned to sign with Indiana after clearing waivers. Dopirak heard the same thing over the … [Read more...] about Alex Len Not Signing With Pacers