The NBA Cup might not be a big deal for some teams, but the Pistons are energized by the possibility of making the knockout round. They host the Bucks on Tuesday and the winner will prevail in East Group B of the tournament. They are both 3-0 heading into the contest. “Guys are into it,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “The vibes are … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Mitchell, Buzelis, Ball
Eastern Rumors: Knicks, B. Brown, Stewart, Springer, Bulls
Since Landry Shamet dislocated his shoulder during the preseason, scuttling his chances of making the Knicks‘ opening night roster, reports have indicated that the club is highly likely to re-sign him if and when he gets healthy. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms as much and adds another detail to those reports. According to Scotto, if Shamet returns, the hope in New York is … [Read more...] about Eastern Rumors: Knicks, B. Brown, Stewart, Springer, Bulls
Pistons’ Bickerstaff Urges NBA To Reconsider Back-To-Backs Involving Cup Games
Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff believes the pressure to win NBA Cup games causes players to treat them like veritable mid-season playoff bouts, writes Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. On Friday, the Pistons defeated the Pacers 130-16 in an NBA Cup game. With that win, the Pistons improved to 3-0 in East Group B, tied by record with the Bucks. Milwaukee’s +29 point … [Read more...] about Pistons’ Bickerstaff Urges NBA To Reconsider Back-To-Backs Involving Cup Games
Central Notes: Pistons, Cunningham, Middleton, Donovan
Coming off years of losing, the Pistons view this year’s NBA Cup as a chance to experience some high-stakes basketball, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. The Pistons have been one of the surprises of the tournament, winning their first three games by a combined 28 points. They can clinch a spot in the knockout round by defeating Milwaukee on Tuesday, and coach … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Cunningham, Middleton, Donovan
Fischer: Bulls Open To Discussing ‘Majority Of Their Roster’
The Bulls are viewed as a prime candidate to sell off veterans ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, Jake Fischer writes on Marc Stein’s Substack page. As Fischer explains, Chicago has been fairly competitive thus far, currently holding an 8-12 record. But winning too many games could jeopardize the Bulls’ first-round pick, which will convey to San Antonio if it falls outside … [Read more...] about Fischer: Bulls Open To Discussing ‘Majority Of Their Roster’