In his Eastern Conference power rankings, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press places the Pistons at No. 12 — ahead of the Hornets, Nets and Wizards. While Detroit endured its worst season in franchise history, it shouldn’t be the worst team in the conference next season after a series of offseason moves. Tobias Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malik Beasley should … [Read more...] about Free Press Ranks Pistons No. 12 In East
Sixers, Cavs Among Teams In Mix For Marcus Morris
Veteran forward Marcus Morris remains unsigned over a month into free agency, but it sounds like he has no shortage of options. Sources tell Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer that the Sixers, Cavaliers, Hornets, Pistons, Heat, Pelicans, and Timberwolves have all shown some level of interest in Morris. According to Pompey, Philadelphia and Cleveland appear to be the most … [Read more...] about Sixers, Cavs Among Teams In Mix For Marcus Morris
Eastern Notes: Randle, Pistons, Raptors’ Camp, Ware
The Knicks re-signed Precious Achiuwa to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The next order of business for the front office could be a contract extension for Julius Randle, but neither side is in a rush to get it done, according to Ian Begley of SNY TV (Twitter video link). “I don’t believe it’s at the forefront for either party, so it would take a major shift in thinking on both … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Randle, Pistons, Raptors’ Camp, Ware
Signed Second-Rounders To Count Against Cap As Of Wednesday
Between July 1 and July 30 of each NBA league year, a player signed using the second-round pick exception doesn’t count toward his team’s cap, but that changes as of July 31. Beginning on Wednesday, each of the second-rounders signed using that exception will begin carrying 2024/25 cap hits. [RELATED: 2024 NBA Draft Pick Signings] Twenty-eight of the NBA’s 30 teams are … [Read more...] about Signed Second-Rounders To Count Against Cap As Of Wednesday
Coaches, Scouts, Execs Weigh In On NBA Offseason Moves
While there are still some noteworthy free agents who have yet to find new teams, we’re currently in a relatively slow period for NBA transactions, as most teams have a pretty good idea of what their rosters will look like ahead of the 2024/25 season. With that in mind, Tim Bontemps of ESPN (subscription required) recently spoke to 18 NBA coaches, scouts and executives to … [Read more...] about Coaches, Scouts, Execs Weigh In On NBA Offseason Moves