Hoops Rumors

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for February, according to the league (Twitter link). It’s the second time this season that Daigneault has won the Western Conference award. He has traded it back and forth with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, with Udoka claiming it for October/November and … [Read more...] about Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff Named Coaches Of The Month

Jalen Duren, who can sign a rookie scale extension this offseason, has become a steady force inside for the Pistons. Duren is averaging a double-double this season thanks to a strong February in which he posted 13.6 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. In his first March game on Saturday, Duren powered for 18 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high six blocks against the … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Duren, Thompson, Cunningham, Turnaround

The Pistons delivered a statement victory on Wednesday, defeating the Celtics — who entered with a six-game winning streak — by 20 points. Detroit has won eight straight, its longest streak since the 2007/08 season. “We knew this was going to be a tough challenge for us, but we’re just focused on the process of it all,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff said, per Keith Langlois of … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Beasley, Haliburton, Giannis, Jackson

Pistons starting center Jalen Duren has not only been a double-double machine, he’s become a deft distributor. Throughout the team’s six-game winning streak entering Monday’s game against the Clippers, Duren had posted at least five assists in every game, the Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II notes. “He’s just a dynamic offensive player and it’s interesting because of his … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Duren, Cunningham, Schröder, Chemistry

The Spurs were “jolted” by the news that Victor Wembanyama has a blood clot in his right shoulder, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (Insider link), who says the team was relieved to have caught the issue before it got more serious. While the Spurs remain optimistic about the big man’s ability to make a full recovery, his health issue is just the latest development in what … [Read more...] about Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Biyombo, Rebounding, M. Johnson