The Pacers have waived two-way player Tristen Newton, the team announced in a press release. Indiana selected the 6’5″ guard out of the University of Connecticut with the No. 49 overall pick in this summer’s draft, and ultimately signed him to a two-way deal. He appeared in just five games for the Pacers at the NBA level, averaging just 1.6 minutes per night. Across 10 games … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Tristen Newton, Will Sign RayJ Dennis To Two-Way Deal
Pacific Rumors: Finney-Smith, Lakers, Kings, Fox, Clippers
After acquiring him from Brooklyn, the Lakers would like to hang onto three-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith long-term, says Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, Scotto hears that the early expectation is that Finney-Smith will decline his $15.4MM player option for the 2025/26 season in order to test free agency. While it’s unclear if Finney-Smith could exceed that $15.4MM … [Read more...] about Pacific Rumors: Finney-Smith, Lakers, Kings, Fox, Clippers
Eastern Notes: Finney-Smith, Celtics, Toppin, J. Johnson, Bagley
Veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith returned to the Nets‘ starting lineup on Friday vs. San Antonio after missing three games due to a left calf contusion, an injury he admitted was related to a left ankle sprain that cost him several games in November and early December, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “Same ankle, which kind of ran up my calf, changed the way I … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Finney-Smith, Celtics, Toppin, J. Johnson, Bagley
McConnell Says They Never Splintered In Face Of Adversity
The Pacers dominated the Kings in Sacramento on Sunday en route to their fourth straight victory, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Veteran point guard T.J. McConnell said the team never splintered in the face of adversity — Indiana has had to a sluggish start to the season and is still just 14-15. “I really like how everyone in here didn’t hit the panic button … [Read more...] about McConnell Says They Never Splintered In Face Of Adversity
T.J. Warren, Jahlil Okafor Headline NBAGL All-Showcase Team
The NBA G League has announced (via Twitter) a five-man All-Showcase Team following its 2024 Winter Showcase in Orlando, which wrapped up in Sunday. The standout players recognized by the NBAGL are as follows: Josh Christopher (Sioux Falls Skyforce) Leonard Miller (Iowa Wolves) Jahlil Okafor (Indiana Mad Ants) T.J. Warren (Westchester Knicks) Jahmir Young (Grand Rapids … [Read more...] about T.J. Warren, Jahlil Okafor Headline NBAGL All-Showcase Team