Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for an NBA season-high 59 points in Wednesday’s overtime victory over Detroit, writes Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Antetokounmpo was efficient from all over the court, going 21-of-34 from the field, 1-of-2 from three-point range, and 16-of-17 from the foul line. He also contributed 14 rebounds, seven assists, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Stewart, Ball, Pacers, Furphy
Injury Notes: Hawks, THJ, Simons, Bamba, Suns
The Hawks announced a series of injury updates on Tuesday, issuing a press release to provide the latest on where things stand with Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring), Kobe Bufkin (shoulder), Vit Krejci (adductor), and Seth Lundy (ankle). According to the team, Bogdanovic, Bufkin, and Krejci are all progressing through their rehabilitation and will be reevaluated in about one week, … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Hawks, THJ, Simons, Bamba, Suns
Eastern Notes: Nets Vets, Johnson, Thompson, Mathurin
The Nets have been surprisingly competitive during the early going and they have veterans Dennis Schröder, Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith to thank for it, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. Schröder entered Monday’s game against the Pelicans fifth in the league in minutes logged at 352. Johnson was tied for 13th (340), while Finney-Smith is fourth on the team at … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Nets Vets, Johnson, Thompson, Mathurin
Ausar Thompson Cleared To Return
Pistons swingman Ausar Thompson has received medical clearance from the NBA’s Fitness-To-Play Panel, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Thompson has been sidelined since March when doctors discovered he had a blood clot. He will begin participating in full-contact practices and is expected to make his season debut soon, Charania adds. Thompson’s return date … [Read more...] about Ausar Thompson Cleared To Return
Central Notes: Pistons’ G League, Atkinson, LaVine
The Pelicans have done an excellent job developing players via their NBA G League franchise. The Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa details how Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon, a former New Orleans executive, is trying to build the same model with the Motor City Cruise. The Pistons G League team practices in the same facility as the NBA team and plays … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons’ G League, Atkinson, LaVine