Following nearly a week-long break, the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons roared back into action on Friday by blowing out the Hawks and scoring 142 points in the process. They are now 20-5 and despite Oklahoma City’s 24-1 record, center Jalen Duren says the Pistons are the top team in the league, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press tweets. “It shows the world that … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Duren, Pistons, Mathews, Mitchell
Central Notes: Davis, Prince, Jackson, Robinson-Earl
The Pistons have been mentioned as a possible suitor for Anthony Davis but The Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II (subscription required) doubts Detroit will make a deal for the Mavericks big man. According to Sankofa’s sources, the Pistons haven’t had discussions with the Mavericks regarding a trade for Davis. Moreover, it appears unlikely the Pistons will be among the teams … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Davis, Prince, Jackson, Robinson-Earl
Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson Active Tonight For Pacers
The Pacers are finally getting some reinforcements back. According to the team (Twitter link), second-round pick Kam Jones will be active to potentially make his NBA debut on Friday in Philadelphia. Jones was upgraded to questionable for the first time in 2025/26 earlier on Friday, notes Tony East of Forbes and Circle City Spin (via Twitter). The 38th pick in this year’s draft, … [Read more...] about Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson Active Tonight For Pacers
Pacers Re-Sign Garrison Mathews, Waive Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
12:10 pm: The Pacers have officially signed Mathews to a standard contract and waived Robinson-Earl, according to a press release from the team. 10:52 am: Garrison Mathews‘ second 10-day contract with the Pacers expired overnight, but he won’t be going anywhere. According to Tony East of Forbes (Twitter links), Indiana is re-signing Mathews to a standard contract and will … [Read more...] about Pacers Re-Sign Garrison Mathews, Waive Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
And-Ones: Front Offices, I. Mobley, NBA Europe, Quaintance
The Thunder are coming off a championship and are just the third team in NBA history to open a season with at least 23 wins in their first 24 games, so it comes as no surprise that general manager Sam Presti came out on top in The Athletic’s annual poll on the league’s best front offices. A group of The Athletic’s NBA writers asked 36 executives around the NBA to rank their top … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Front Offices, I. Mobley, NBA Europe, Quaintance