The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers each made roster moves on Thursday afternoon. What do the moves mean for each franchise? What Is Next For the Pistons and Pacers After Recent Moves? Indiana was first up, as ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Pacers were waiving Mac McClung to sign Monte Morris. This move isn’t a huge surprise, as the Pacers had wanted to bring in … [Read more...] about 2 NBA Central Division Teams Make Roster Moves, What Does It Mean For The Franchises?
2025-26 NBA Season: 15 Early Trade Candidates
Although the 2025-26 NBA season has just begun, there are quite a few players that look like early trade candidates. In fact, a few of these players have already had their names in rumors. Others have expiring contracts, a category of players that always draws attention on the trade market. Let’s take a look at 15 hoopers who could be moved ahead of this season’s trade … [Read more...] about 2025-26 NBA Season: 15 Early Trade Candidates
Will Hawks Following 2000s Era Pistons Script Define Success?
On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks played without franchise point guard Trae Young for the first time this season, handily defeating the Indiana Pacers after sputtering out of the gates. All five starters and two reserves scored in double-figures. Two starters and one reserve recorded more than five assists. Despite going 10-30 (33.3%) from 3, they were able to shoot 54.3% from the … [Read more...] about Will Hawks Following 2000s Era Pistons Script Define Success?
Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (Halloween Edition)
Only a few days remain before the tip-off of the 2025-26 NCAA men’s basketball season. In preparation for one of the most highly anticipated seasons in NCAA history, Last Word on Sports has prepared a mock 2026 NBA Draft (lottery only). Important to note, though the 2025-26 NBA season has already begun, the order of this mock draft isn’t based on current standings. Instead, it … [Read more...] about Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (Halloween Edition)
Pacers Replacing The Nets As This NBA’s Snake-Bitten Team With Eight Players On Injury Report, When Could The Players Return
The Indiana Pacers are the epitome of the NBA’s walking wounded in the early going. The Pacers have eight players on the NBA’s injury report as they head to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves tonight at 7 p.m. Pacers Rule Out 7 Players, When Will They Return Indiana (0-2) entered the season with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles tendon), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Quenton Jackson … [Read more...] about Pacers Replacing The Nets As This NBA’s Snake-Bitten Team With Eight Players On Injury Report, When Could The Players Return