The Pacers will be adding a bit more firepower to their offense soon, as Bennedict Mathurin is nearing his return. He is officially being listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Hawks, according to the team (via Twitter). It has been common this season for players bumped to a “questionable” designation after missing multiple games to suit up as soon as they’ve … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Mathurin, Green, Jerome, Cunningham
J.B. Bickerstaff To Coach In All-Star Game
The Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff has wrapped up one of three head coaching slots in next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The Celtics’ loss on Saturday night in Chicago ensured that Detroit will hold the best record in the East by the February 1 cutoff. At 32-11, the Pistons have a five-game lead over second place Boston, which is 28-17. The coaching honor … [Read more...] about J.B. Bickerstaff To Coach In All-Star Game
Central Notes: Tomlin, Cunningham, Bucks Trades, Jackson
Cavaliers forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin is likely to be promoted from his two-way deal to a standard contract, but not right away, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in his latest mailbag (subsciber-only story). Teammates and coaches are lobbying for Tomlin’s promotion, he has the support of the front office, and Cleveland has an open spot on its 15-man roster. Still, the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Tomlin, Cunningham, Bucks Trades, Jackson
Rockets Gauging Dorian Finney-Smith’s Trade Value?
Houston is exploring the trade market in search of a potential backcourt upgrade, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears from sources that the Rockets have looked into what sort of return they could get for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and second-round draft capital. A veteran three-and-D wing who signed with Houston last summer, Finney-Smith missed the first two … [Read more...] about Rockets Gauging Dorian Finney-Smith’s Trade Value?
And-Ones: Bediako, All-Stars, Rookies, Team-Friendly Deals
Charles Bediako‘s bid to rejoin Alabama’s men’s basketball team more than two years after he was on a two-way contract with an NBA team could have major ramifications, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, who notes that NBA clubs will likely be keeping a close eye on the case. As we outlined on Wednesday, Bediako is suing the NCAA in an attempt to rejoin the Crimson Tide … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Bediako, All-Stars, Rookies, Team-Friendly Deals