J.B. Bickerstaff wasn’t emotional about his return to Cleveland Friday night, writes Tom Withers of The Associated Press. Bickerstaff served as head coach of the Cavaliers for more than four years before being fired following last season’s second-round playoff loss to the Celtics. He wasn’t out of work long, as the Pistons tabbed him to fill their head coaching vacancy in early … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Notes: Bickerstaff, Allen, Mobley, G League Draft
G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
The Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers‘ G League affiliate, announced on Friday (via Twitter) that they’ve traded the No. 2 pick in Saturday’s NBAGL draft to the Westchester Knicks in exchange for the No. 3 pick and the returning rights to two players (forwards Troy Baxter Jr. and Milhan Charles). As a result of the deal, the Knicks’ G League team now holds the top two picks in … [Read more...] about G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
Central Notes: Lillard, Nembhard, Thompson
Bucks All-Star point guard Damian Lillard is gearing up for his second season in Milwaukee, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The 6’2″ vet had a disappointing start to his tenure with the team in 2023/24. The 34-year-old, on the cusp of his 13th season officially tipping off Wednesday, reflected on his reputation around the league and spoke about how winning a title alongside … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Lillard, Nembhard, Thompson
Contract Details: Gordon, Moody, Suggs, Green, Sengun, Murphy, More
The three-year veteran extension that Aaron Gordon signed with the Nuggets is worth $103,608,840 in total base salary, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. As expected, Gordon is getting the maximum 40% raise on his 2025/26 salary ($22,841,455), with 8% annual raises after that. Gordon’s is also getting the maximum 40% bump (and 8% subsequent increases) on his $1.2MM in incentives for … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Gordon, Moody, Suggs, Green, Sengun, Murphy, More
Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, THT, Middleton, Holland, Cavs
A pair of Bulls point guards will enter the 2024/25 season on expiring contracts. Lonzo Ball is entering the final season of the four-year deal he signed with the team back in 2021, while newcomer Josh Giddey is on track for restricted free agency in 2025 after not coming to terms with Chicago on a rookie scale extension. Ball will be eligible for a veteran extension throughout … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, THT, Middleton, Holland, Cavs