Former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman is headed to Indiana, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the Pacers and the free agent center have reached an agreement on a two-year deal. Wiseman, 23, was selected by the Warriors one pick after Anthony Edwards and one pick before LaMelo Ball in the 2020 draft. However, he struggled to find his fit … [Read more...] about Pacers, James Wiseman Agree To Two-Year Contract
Central Notes: Smith, LaVine, Mitchell, Rivers, Bucks’ Staff, Wright
On the surface, the Bulls’ three-year agreement with free agent Jalen Smith may not seem like a big deal. But The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry believes the former Pacers big man could be due for a breakout season. Smith fits into the Bulls’ aim of getting younger and more athletic. He’s adept at rim-running and offensive rebounding and he’ll improve their interior defense, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Smith, LaVine, Mitchell, Rivers, Bucks’ Staff, Wright
FA Rumors: KCP, Pacers, Mid-Level Usage, Suns, Gillespie, Bullock
While teams with cap room have been mentioned most frequently as the top suitors for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Mike Singer of The Denver Post (Twitter link) has continually heard the Pacers mentioned as a team to watch for the veteran swingman. A previous report suggested that a cap-room club like the Sixers or Magic could make an oversized short-term offer (e.g. two years, … [Read more...] about FA Rumors: KCP, Pacers, Mid-Level Usage, Suns, Gillespie, Bullock
Obi Toppin Agrees To Four-Year Contract With Pacers
Restricted free agent Pacers power forward Obi Toppin intends to sign a four-year, $60MM contract to stay in Indiana, sources inform Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). As Wojnarowski notes, the 6’9″ Dayton alum emerged as a critical bench contributor for a Pacers club that advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference finals this past spring for the first time in a … [Read more...] about Obi Toppin Agrees To Four-Year Contract With Pacers
Trade Rumors: LaVine, Johnson, Ingram, Pacers, Carter
The Bulls don’t appear to have made any progress on the Zach LaVine trade front, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (YouTube link). Chicago has made an effort this offseason to find a taker for LaVine, but hasn’t found many teams with interest — even if a draft pick is attached to the two-time All-Star. “Literally, there is no market for Zach LaVine,” Marks said. “They are trying … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: LaVine, Johnson, Ingram, Pacers, Carter