The Clippers were resistant for most of the season to the idea of trading Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that even after last week’s James Harden deal with Cleveland, there was a sense that L.A. wouldn’t change its stance on its starting center. However, the Pacers were “more determined than anyone realized” to find a … [Read more...] about More On Pacers’ Trade For Ivica Zubac
NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
A number of free agent signings have been finalized in the days since last Thursday’s trade deadline, but there are still many teams around the NBA with one or more open spots on their respective rosters. For clubs with just a single standard or two-way opening, there’s not necessarily any urgency to fill those spots, especially ahead of the All-Star break. But the clock is … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
Pacers’ Johnny Furphy Out For Season With Torn ACL
4:05 pm: Indiana has formally announced Furphy’s injury in a press release. 3:44 pm: Pacers swingman Johnny Furphy underwent an MRI on Monday which revealed a torn ACL in his right knee, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Tony East of Circle City Spin confirms the news (via Twitter). The 35th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Furphy suffered the … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Johnny Furphy Out For Season With Torn ACL
Injury Notes: Furphy, Zubac, Giannis, CMB, Luka, Thiero
Second-year Pacers wing Johnny Furphy may have suffered a significant right leg injury in Sunday’s loss at Toronto, tweets Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. Furphy landed awkwardly after converting a dunk and immediately went down in a great deal of pain while grabbing at his leg (YouTube link). The 21-year-old was initially helped off the floor with assistance and then was … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Furphy, Zubac, Giannis, CMB, Luka, Thiero
Post-Deadline Notes: 2027 Draft, Tanking, Pacers, More
Two teams near the bottom of the NBA’s standings, the Wizards and Jazz, raised eyebrows this week by making blockbuster deals for veterans stars Anthony Davis and Jaren Jackson Jr., respectively. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Washington’s and Utah’s willingness to push their rebuilds forward by sacrificing 2026 cap room and attempting to contend next season reflects not … [Read more...] about Post-Deadline Notes: 2027 Draft, Tanking, Pacers, More