Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Pacers Notes: Nembhard, McConnell, Mathurin, Turner, Toppin, Walker, Freeman
The Pacers fell to 9-12 on Sunday with a 15-point loss in Memphis, but Andrew Nembhard‘s return from a right knee issue was a positive development for the club. As Dustin Dopirak writes for The Indianapolis Star, Nembhard’s solid play on a minutes limit provided a reminder of what Indiana was missing when he was sidelined for 12 games. The third-year guard scored 14 points to … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Nembhard, McConnell, Mathurin, Turner, Toppin, Walker, Freeman
Wizards Rumors: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon, Davis, Baldwin, Coulibaly
The Wizards view Kyle Kuzma as a team leader who can help the team stay competitive and assist in the development of some of the young players on the roster, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. But Scotto says teams around the NBA view Kuzma as a potential trade candidate due to his skill set, the team-friendly declining structure of his contract, and the fact that he … [Read more...] about Wizards Rumors: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon, Davis, Baldwin, Coulibaly
Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Cleared To Return
Starting Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has been given the green light to return to the floor for Indiana on Sunday against the Grizzlies, the team has announced (Twitter link). The Gonzaga alum has been out since November 6 with knee tendinitis. Nembhard has only been available for seven games this season. Across those contests (all starts), the he averaged 7.3 points per game … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Cleared To Return
And-Ones: Silas, Covington, Efficient Shooters, WBD, 2025 FAs
Stephen Silas was an NBA assistant for two decades from 2000-20, spending time in Charlotte, New Orleans, Cleveland, Golden State, and Dallas, establishing himself as a legitimate head coaching candidate and eventually being hired by Houston to fill that role. However, Silas’ three-year stint with the Rockets didn’t go well. His .250 winning percentage (on a 59-177 record) is … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Silas, Covington, Efficient Shooters, WBD, 2025 FAs