Rival teams expect the Pistons to be players in the free agent market this summer, writes Jake Fischer for The Stein Line (Substack link). They have the ability to create around $17MM in cap space if they choose to operate below the salary cap, a decision which could help shed light on the team’s roster-construction plans moving forward. Fischer writes that the Pistons are … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Free Agents, Trades, Offseason Priorities, Thompson
Suns Notes: Izzo, Ott, Durant Trade, Coaching Staff
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has seen the jokes about Suns owner Mat Ishbia stockpiling on Spartan alumni, especially following Phoenix’s hiring of new head coach Jordan Ott, but doesn’t think the correlation is all it’s cracked up to be, writes Duane Rankin of Arizona Republic. “It looks like Michigan State Southwest, but the truth of the matter is, it’s not that,” Izzo said … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Izzo, Ott, Durant Trade, Coaching Staff
Barnes, Stewart, Vassell Candidates For Jamaican National Team
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart and Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell are in discussions to join Jamaica’s men’s basketball team, reports Daniel Blake of The Jamaica Observer (Twitter link). Clippers wing Norman Powell has already committed to represent Jamaica during the pre-qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup this summer, as has Timberwolves … [Read more...] about Barnes, Stewart, Vassell Candidates For Jamaican National Team
Eastern Notes: Giannis, Nets, Raptors, Spoelstra, Pistons, Magic
Team personnel around the NBA who have spoken recently to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscription required) are expressing less confidence that Giannis Antetokounmpo will ask the Bucks to trade him this summer. “He’s not that guy (to cause trouble),” one source told Lewis. “He’s going to complain, but he isn’t going to actually burn it to the ground and be the bad guy to … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Giannis, Nets, Raptors, Spoelstra, Pistons, Magic
Eastern Notes: Scariolo, Heat, Celtics, Ainge, Fontecchio
According to a Eurohoops.net report, the Heat have expressed interest in adding Sergio Scariolo to their coaching staff. Scariolo is currently the head coach of Spain’s national team and served as an assistant coach with the Raptors for three seasons from 2018-21. However, the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang hears from a source close to the organization that Scariolo is not a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Scariolo, Heat, Celtics, Ainge, Fontecchio