Hoops Rumors

In addition to declaring that the Bucks have no interest in trading starting center Brook Lopez, general manager Jon Horst touched on several more topics in a wide-ranging interview with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, expressing no regrets about last fall’s trade for Damian Lillard and conveying optimism about Milwaukee’s chances of being a title contender in 2024/25. Asked by Nehm … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Jon Horst Discusses Trent, Wright, Pistons’ Interest, More

Veteran center Jonas Valanciunas signed a three-year contract with the Wizards worth in excess of $30MM earlier this month, but the hosts of ESPN’s Hoop Collective podcast aren’t expecting the big man to play out that entire deal in D.C. (YouTube link; hat tip to HoopsHype). In fact, Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps suggested they wouldn’t be surprised if Valanciunas is playing … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Valanciunas, Raptors, Pistons, Langdon

Gianluca Pascucci has joined the Pistons front office, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Pascucci spent last season as a Bulls scout after a stint as assistant GM with the Timberwolves. He left Minnesota in May 2022 after the organization decided not to pick up its option on his contract. Pistons first-year president of basketball operations Trajan … [Read more...] about Pistons Add Gianluca Pascucci To Front Office

Barcelona has expressed interest in veteran center/power forward Chimezie Metu, according to Alessadro Maggi of Sportando. Metu became an unrestricted free agent last month when the Pistons declined his $2.65MM option for next season. There are only a handful of open roster spots around the league, so the 27-year-old big man may have to consider playing overseas. Metu signed … [Read more...] about Barcelona Interested In Signing Chimezie Metu

Pistons lottery pick Ron Holland struggled with his shooting but otherwise had a productive Summer League, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes. Second-round pick Bobi Klintman also made a favorable impression, as did two-way player Daniss Jenkins. … [Read more...] about Holland, Klintman Show Promise