Gary Trent Jr. could fit next to Cade Cunningham as a three-point threat and floor spacer. Naji Marshall could fit in as a three-and-D wing. Goga Bitadze could provide much needed rim protector. They are among a dozen under-the-radar free agents that might make sense for the Pistons, Omari Sankofa II writes for the Detroit Free Press. Detroit could have as much as $64MM in cap … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Cavaliers, Borrego, Atkinson, Ham
NBA Legend Jerry West Passes Away At 86
NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West has died at age 86, the Clippers announced today. According to the team, he passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning with his wife Karen at his side. Few individuals have had a greater impact on the NBA during its history than West, who played 14 seasons for the Lakers from 1960-74, earning All-Star honors in all 14 years. West also made 12 … [Read more...] about NBA Legend Jerry West Passes Away At 86
Latest On Cavaliers’ Head Coaching Search
The Cavaliers‘ lengthy head coaching search appears to be nearing a resolution, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required), who reports that the team has narrowed down a group that initially consisted of about 10 candidates to four or five finalists who will have in-person interviews. Fedor doesn’t name all four (or five) of those finalists, but confirms … [Read more...] about Latest On Cavaliers’ Head Coaching Search
Pacific Notes: Looney, Suns, Tellem, Gregory, Warriors
After Tim Kawakami of The Athletic suggested on a recent episode of the Warriors Plus Minus podcast that he thinks Kevon Looney could be cut this offseason to save the Warriors some money (hat tip to Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports), the veteran center appeared on The Draymond Green Show (YouTube link) and addressed his uncertain future in Golden State. Looney is under contract … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Looney, Suns, Tellem, Gregory, Warriors
Draft Notes: Sarr, Risacher, Clingan, Withdrawals
Alexandre Sarr holds the top spot in the latest mock draft from Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, but he cautions that the Hawks are a long way from deciding what they’re going to do with the No. 1 pick. Atlanta faced long odds for landing the first selection before moving up nine spots in the lottery, so its scouts weren’t as informed about the top prospects as some rival teams. … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Sarr, Risacher, Clingan, Withdrawals