After trading DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso during the 2024 offseason and Zach LaVine at last month’s trade deadline, the Bulls – who had a 21-29 record at the time of the LaVine deal and had reacquired full control of their 2025 first-round pick – were considered likely to tank the rest of the season. Instead, the club has played some of its best basketball of the season in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Vucevic, Giannis, Rivers, Bickerstaff
And-Ones: Gores, WNBA, Micic, Bibby, Williams, NIL
A new development plan for the Detroit riverfront includes building a multi-sports complex that would support the city’s bid to gain a WNBA franchise, JC Reindl of the Detroit Free Press reports. Pistons owner Tom Gores and a team of local investors plan to use the site to host the team’s practice facility and headquarters. The Pistons and their G League affiliate, the Motor … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Gores, WNBA, Micic, Bibby, Williams, NIL
Holland, Sasser Spark Victory With Cade, THJ Out
With Cade Cunningham (calf soreness) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle sprain) out Sunday vs. New Orleans, rookie forward Ron Holland helped spark a Pistons victory recording 26 points (on 10-of-14 shooting), six assists, five rebounds in 36 minutes off the bench. The sixth overall pick in last year’s draft tied his career high for points in a game and set a new one in assists. … [Read more...] about Holland, Sasser Spark Victory With Cade, THJ Out
Community Shootaround: Most Improved Player
The Most Improved Player award has – at least according to the oddsmakers – become a two-man race. On one side is Cade Cunningham, the face of the vastly-improved Pistons. On the other is Dyson Daniels, who has blossomed into a stat-sheet stuffing backcourt partner for Hawks star Trae Young. Let’s examine their cases. Cunningham came into Sunday’s action averaging 25.7 points, … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Most Improved Player
Knicks Notes: Brunson, Kolek, McBride, Playoffs
Knicks All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson, who is expected to miss another week as he continues to recover from a sprained right ankle, has missed New York’s last eight games as a result of the injury. According to Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post, one benefit of Brunson’s absence has been extended run for some the club’s younger backcourt options and role players. “You are … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Brunson, Kolek, McBride, Playoffs