Former NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose has announced his retirement as a basketball player. Rose confirmed the decision in a post on Instagram and, according to Malika Andrews and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, by taking out full-page ads in local newspapers of the six NBA cities he played in: Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis. “Knowing that I gave my … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Announces Retirement
Central Notes: Livingston, Mathurin, Pacers, Pistons Rotation
Still just 20 years old, Bucks forward Chris Livingston has a year of professional ball under his belt after being the final pick of the 2023 draft. Despite being a contending team with few available minutes for a rookie, the Bucks showed their confidence in Livingston by giving him a multiyear deal when many players drafted before him received two-way offers. Now, Livingston … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Livingston, Mathurin, Pacers, Pistons Rotation
Pistons Announce Coaching Staff Under Bickerstaff
The Pistons have officially announced new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s staff via a press release. Luke Walton, Sidney Lowe, Fred Vinson, Vitaly Potapenko, Kevin Burleson, Jerome Allen and Josh Estes have been named as assistants. Walton’s decision to join Bickerstaff was reported in mid-July. The former Kings and Lakers head coach comes to Detroit after spending the last two … [Read more...] about Pistons Announce Coaching Staff Under Bickerstaff
Eastern Notes: Stewart, Pistons, Krauskopf, Heat Arena
With Mitchell Robinson now targeting December or January for his return to action from ankle surgery, the Knicks are seeking more depth in the middle, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. New York has spent a good portion of the last few months scouring the league for another frontcourt player, Edwards reports. One of those potential targets is the Pistons’ Isaiah … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Stewart, Pistons, Krauskopf, Heat Arena
Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Central Division
Hoops Rumors is in the process of taking a closer look at each NBA team’s current roster situation, evaluating which clubs still have some moves to make and which ones seem most prepared for training camp to begin. This series is meant to provide a snapshot of each team’s roster at this time, so these articles won’t be updated in the coming weeks as more signings, trades, … [Read more...] about Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Central Division