Jaden Ivey continues to progress in his recovery from the broken left fibula he suffered on New Year’s Day, according to the Pistons, who announced on Thursday (via Twitter) that the third-year guard has been cleared for basketball activities. Ivey is entering the initial phase of his reconditioning program and will continue to progress in his on-court work, the team stated, … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Ivey, Ingram, Wells, T. Jones
Central Notes: Mitchell, Niang, LeVert, White, Dupree, Cunningham
If the Cavaliers clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday, they’ll do it without Donovan Mitchell. The star guard is listed as out against the Bulls due to an ankle sprain, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com tweets. Mitchell was injured on Sunday when he stepped on Keon Ellis’s foot during a loss to the Kings. We have more from the Central Division: The trade that … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Niang, LeVert, White, Dupree, Cunningham
Central Notes: White, Porter, Cade
Having been fully given the keys to the Bulls‘ offense in the wake of Chicago’s Zach LaVine deadline trade, guard Coby White has been playing at the highest level of his career of late, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. The 6’5″ pro has scored at least 20 points in 16 of his last 17 games, and he and LaVine are now the only Chicago players ever to have racked up over 400 … [Read more...] about Central Notes: White, Porter, Cade
Eastern Notes: Stewart, Giannis, McCain, Flagg, Rajakovic
Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart returns from a two-game league suspension tonight when his team hosts the Grizzlies. Stewart’s suspension was handed down due to his involvement in Detroit’s altercation with the Timberwolves on Sunday. The Pistons have reestablished themselves as a hard-nosed, defensive unit epitomized by their backup center. Stewart wants to set a defensive tone … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Stewart, Giannis, McCain, Flagg, Rajakovic
Pistons Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2019
With their win in Toronto on Friday, the Pistons have officially clinched a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference, securing their first playoff berth since the 2018/19 season (Twitter link). It’s the latest achievement in what has been a remarkable turnaround for the Pistons, who posted the worst record in the NBA – and the worst mark in franchise history – a year ago when … [Read more...] about Pistons Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2019