The Pistons are “known to covet” a big man who can space the floor, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports in his latest Substack article (subscription required) that the team is said to have interest in both Naz Reid and Myles Turner. Reid followed up his Sixth Man of the Year campaign in 2023/24 with another strong season for the Timberwolves in ’24/25, … [Read more...] about Pistons Have Interest In Naz Reid, Myles Turner
Central Notes: Cavs, Omoruyi, Pistons, Holland, Bucks
While it would be a no-brainer for the Cavaliers to re-sign Ty Jerome if their cap situation allowed for it, he may be a luxury the team can’t afford, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron (Substack link). Previewing Cleveland’s major offseason decisions, Gozlan notes that the club likely didn’t expect Jerome to break out to the extent he did in 2024/25 and probably … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cavs, Omoruyi, Pistons, Holland, Bucks
How Salary Bumps For Cunningham, Mobley Affect Pistons’, Cavs’ Cap Situations
A year ago, four players signed maximum-salary rookie scale extensions that included Rose Rule language, putting each player in position to earn a starting salary worth 30% of the 2025/26 salary cap – rather than 25% – on his new deal if he met certain performance criteria. Magic forward Franz Wagner and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes weren’t able to cash in and earn that extra … [Read more...] about How Salary Bumps For Cunningham, Mobley Affect Pistons’, Cavs’ Cap Situations
International Notes: Thompson Twins, Micic, Brown, McCollum
Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson may represent Jamaica in FIBA competitions and possibly the Summer Olympics, according to Daniel Blake of The Jamaica Observer (Twitter link). Blake states that they have begun the process of applying for citizenship, which they’re eligible to do because their father, Troy, is from Jamaica. Amen, a first-team All-Defensive selection, became a … [Read more...] about International Notes: Thompson Twins, Micic, Brown, McCollum
Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Duren, Celtics Trade Targets
Cade Cunningham earned a significant raise by landing a spot on the All-NBA team, but the extra money will limit the Pistons‘ options in building around him, writes Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Cunningham’s salary for next season will now be worth 30% of the cap rather than 25%, pushing the value of his five-year extension to $269MM instead of $224MM. As Patterson notes, … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Ivey, Duren, Celtics Trade Targets