After taking a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers‘ high-octane offense only managed 94 points in a Game 5 loss in New York. As Jamal Collier of ESPN writes, that total was a playoff-low for the Pacers, who also turned the ball over 20 times, the most turnovers they’ve committed in a game this postseason. “We’re a resilient group,” star point guard Tyrese … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Pacers, Knicks, Edgecombe, Hornets, Raptors
Pistons Have Interest In Naz Reid, Myles Turner
The Pistons are “known to covet” a big man who can space the floor, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports in his latest Substack article (subscription required) that the team is said to have interest in both Naz Reid and Myles Turner. Reid followed up his Sixth Man of the Year campaign in 2023/24 with another strong season for the Timberwolves in ’24/25, … [Read more...] about Pistons Have Interest In Naz Reid, Myles Turner
Aaron Nesmith Ready For Game 6; Tony Bradley Cleared To Play
7:00pm: Bradley will be active, tweets Steve Popper of Newsday. 6:12pm: Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has responded well to treatment on his sprained right ankle and should be ready for a full workload in tonight’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, according to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter link). In his pre-game session with the media, coach Rick Carlisle … [Read more...] about Aaron Nesmith Ready For Game 6; Tony Bradley Cleared To Play
Pascal Siakam Named Eastern Conference Finals MVP
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was named MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals as Indiana closed out New York in Game 6 Saturday night. Siakam prevailed in a close race, topping teammate Tyrese Haliburton by a 5-4 margin in voting by a panel of media members (Twitter link). Both players were outstanding in leading Indiana to its first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. Siakam … [Read more...] about Pascal Siakam Named Eastern Conference Finals MVP
And-Ones: 2025 Draft, Withdrawals, Finals, Scariolo
In the wake of the NCAA’s withdrawal deadline, ESPN draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo have updated their big board of this year’s top 100 draft-eligible prospects. There are no surprises at the very top of their list, with Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and V.J. Edgecombe continuing to hold the first four spots. However, there’s plenty of movement elsewhere … [Read more...] about And-Ones: 2025 Draft, Withdrawals, Finals, Scariolo