Former NBA champion Elden Campbell has died at the age of 57, according to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. The cause of his death isn’t known. A 6’11” center who played his college ball at Clemson from 1986-1990, Campbell was the 27th overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft and spent the next eight-and-a-half years with the Lakers before a mid-season trade sent him from … [Read more...] about Former NBA Center Elden Campbell Dies At Age 57
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Ron Holland is quietly becoming the NBA’s most efficient thief
Despite a limited role, Ron Holland is racking up the steals for the Detroit Pistons … [Read more...] about Ron Holland is quietly becoming the NBA’s most efficient thief
Frustrating trade rumors the Pistons shouldn’t touch
Good thing the Detroit Pistons aren't as impulsive as some of their fans. … [Read more...] about Frustrating trade rumors the Pistons shouldn’t touch
Central Notes: Holland, Sasser, Cavs, Bulls, Thompson
After starting each of the Pistons‘ first 20 games of the Season, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson sat out on Monday vs. Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain. As Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press relays (via Twitter), head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed confidence before the game that “other guys (would) step up” in Robinson’s absence, and reserve forward Ron Holland made … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Holland, Sasser, Cavs, Bulls, Thompson
Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link). Barnes led the surprising Raptors to a 14-7 record through the end of November, and the team posted the NBA’s sixth-best defensive rating … [Read more...] about Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace Named Defensive Players Of The Month