Hoops Rumors

Responding to a question about Kevin Porter Jr.‘s increased responsibilities in 2025/26 now that Damian Lillard is no longer on the roster, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers suggested that the plan will be to start Porter at point guard, as Eric Nehm of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “He started out as a high draft pick. He started. They put the ball in his hands. He could … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Porter, Celtics, Magic, Hornets, Wiseman

Kyle Guy, who was hired in April as an assistant coach at Nevada, will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pacers, the school announced (via Twitter). The plan is for the 28-year-old guard to play for Indiana’s G League affiliate in Noblesville, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star (Twitter link). Guy, who was named Most Outstanding Player at the 2019 NCAA … [Read more...] about Nevada Assistant Kyle Guy Joining Pacers On Exhibit 10 Deal

After starting alongside Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton for most of his first three NBA seasons, Andrew Nembhard is preparing to take on a more significant on-ball role in 2025/26 as Haliburton spends the year recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in June. “It changes my whole perception of the game,” Nembhard said on Monday, per Joshua Heron of The Indianapolis … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Nembhard, Siakam, Mathurin, Centers

The Pacers won’t have their star point guard and team leader Tyrese Haliburton available at all in 2025/26 while he recovers from an Achilles tear. However, that doesn’t mean the team views the coming season as a “gap year,” as Dustin Dopirak writes for The Indianapolis Star. “I don’t think that’s ever been what we’ve been about,” general manager Chad Buchanan told reporters on … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pacers, Giannis, Giddey, Bulls, Pistons

The Pacers have waived Samson Johnson, according to the NBA.com’s transaction log. Johnson signed his Exhibit 10 contract with Indiana on September 23, though the deal had reportedly been in place since the end of June. The 6’10” forward played four years for UCONN, winning two national championships in 2023 and 2024. In his senior year, he averaged 7.5 points and 1.5 blocks in … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Samson Johnson