When asked by HoopsHype what he thinks of the comparisons to George, Miller replied, “I think I compare myself to Paul George a lot due to the fact he takes pride in the defensive side. I steal some of his moves and put my own twist to it.” Miller met with the Hornets, Pistons, Pacers, Magic, and Bulls. In addition to discussing the gun incident with those teams, Miller said … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller compares himself to Paul George
Ausar Thompson met with Hornets, Blazers, Pistons, Magic, Pacers
Orlando, who currently holds the sixth pick, was among the teams who met with Ausar Thompson as well as Charlotte, Portland, Detroit, and Indiana. “(Ausar) is an underrated playmaker, great scorer, and he can be a primary or secondary playmaker,” his brother, Amen, said when asked by HoopsHype for a scouting report. “I think he’s a top-two defender in this class. I put myself … [Read more...] about Ausar Thompson met with Hornets, Blazers, Pistons, Magic, Pacers
Brandon Miller meets with Hornets, three other teams in Draft Combine
Adam Zagoria: Potential No. 2 pick Brandon Miller of @AlabamaMBB has met with Charlotte, Chicago, Indiana, Detroit. … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller meets with Hornets, three other teams in Draft Combine
Pistons GM Troy Weaver on trading No. 5 pick: We’re going to turn over every rock
Rod Beard: #Pistons Troy Weaver on potentially trading the No. 5: “We’re going to turn over every rock and vet it out. If it’s going to help us move forward, we’ll absolutely entertain any of those (options).” … [Read more...] about Pistons GM Troy Weaver on trading No. 5 pick: We’re going to turn over every rock
Bucks, Pistons and Raptors to pursue Monty Williams
Monty Williams, who sources say has three years and $21 million left on his Suns deal, is said to be focusing on family time after being fired despite being a season removed from winning NBA Coach of the Year. League sources tell me the Bucks, Pistons and Raptors will pursue and inquire about possibilities with Williams. … [Read more...] about Bucks, Pistons and Raptors to pursue Monty Williams
Monty Williams’ job in jeopardy?
Some sources with other NBA teams have expressed a belief that the changes could include a reorganization of the Suns’ front office and potentially even put Williams’ job in jeopardy. Ishbia made one major addition in the front office in early March, hiring Josh Bartelstein as the team’s CEO. Phoenix general manager James Jones reports directly to Bartelstein, 33, who had been … [Read more...] about Monty Williams’ job in jeopardy?
Pistons considered as a potential suitor for Dillon Brooks
Detroit has been mentioned to me more than once as a team to watch in terms of potential suitors for unrestricted free agent-to-be Dillon Brooks.Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg Yes, the Miami Heat are a perfect fit for Dillon Brooks allucanheat.com/2023/05/05/mia… – 9:42 AM Chris Herrington … [Read more...] about Pistons considered as a potential suitor for Dillon Brooks
Raptors interview Charles Lee
Marc Stein: Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee interviewed today with the Raptors for Toronto’s head-coaching vacancy, league sources say. Lee is also a finalist for Detroit’s HC job alongside New Orleans’ Jarron Collins and UConn ex Kevin Ollie. More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com … [Read more...] about Raptors interview Charles Lee
Lance Blanks (1966-2023)
Rod Beard: Former #Pistons guard Lance Blanks has died at the age of 56. … [Read more...] about Lance Blanks (1966-2023)