Hoops Rumors

The Pistons are bringing back free agent big man Paul Reed, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides are in agreement on a two-year, $11MM deal. The second year of Reed’s new contract will be non-guaranteed, tweets Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. More to come… … [Read more...] about Pistons, Paul Reed Agree To Two-Year Deal

Echoing multiple reports, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms that the Hawks and Pistons are considered to be the front-runners for Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, but he lists other contenders as well. League sources tell Scotto that the Clippers and Raptors remain in pursuit of Alexander-Walker along with other teams. He adds that the Magic were also interested … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Alexander-Walker, Richards, Capela, Kennard, Shamet

Amid a probe by the U.S. District Attorney’s office into alleged gambling activities by Pistons free agent guard Malik Beasley, Detroit is mulling a different approach this offseason, Grant Afseth reports in an RG.org story. Talks between the Pistons and Beasley have stalled, despite previous momentum on a multiyear deal, according to Afseth’s sources. Beasley, who was one of … [Read more...] about Pistons Eyeing LeVert, Alexander-Walker Amid Beasley Gambling Allegations

The Pistons and the Hawks have been described as the two best bets to sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Timberwolves when free agency gets underway, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Both Detroit and Atlanta have previously been reported as potential suitors for Alexander-Walker, along with teams like the Clippers and Magic. The expectation is … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: NAW, Schröder, Jerome, Grimes, Kornet, Nuggets