Diamond Sports Group – the parent company of the Bally Sports regional networks – announced on Friday that it has reached an agreement with the NBA to continue local broadcasts for 13 teams for the 2024/25 season, according to Evan Drellich and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Diamond’s agreements, including a deal with the NHL to continue broadcasting nine teams’ games, will … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Diamond RSNs, Dragic, Nowtizki, Oppenheimer
NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Detroit Pistons
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2024 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Detroit Pistons. Free agent signings Tobias Harris: Two years, … [Read more...] about NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Detroit Pistons
Matthew Verden Hired As Director Of Grassroots Scouting
The Pistons are hiring Matthew Verden as their director of grassroots scouting and intelligence, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto (Twitter link). Verden was previously the senior manager of player personnel and strategy for the development program Overtime Elite. … [Read more...] about Matthew Verden Hired As Director Of Grassroots Scouting
And-Ones: Marquee Matchups, Cap Room, Spending, Most Improved Teams
The NBA revealed its full schedule for the 2024/25 regular season on Thursday, and while there generally aren’t any surprises on that schedule (it’s not like the NFL, where a team plays fewer than half of the league’s other clubs), it’s still worth circling specific dates and marquee matchups. Zach Harper of The Athletic, Chris Mannix of SI.com, and ESPN did just that, with … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Marquee Matchups, Cap Room, Spending, Most Improved Teams
Eastern Notes: Holland, Caboclo, Cavs, Wizards, Heat
Pistons forward Ron Holland, the No. 5 overall pick of June’s draft, has high expectations for himself as he prepares for his rookie season, he told Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscription required). “I want to win Rookie of the Year, but my work ethic is going to produce like I’m trying to get it,” Holland said. “Whatever coach (J.B.) Bickerstaff and everybody … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Holland, Caboclo, Cavs, Wizards, Heat