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WEB1 day ago · The Pistons‘ usage of Isaiah Stewart in recent years – and the players they’ve put around him – reflected the fact that they viewed him as a power forward rather than a center. Detroit used a lottery pick on center Jalen Duren in 2022 and encouraged Stewart to shoot more from outside. While the big man has gamely accepted that role, making a career-best 1.5 three-pointers per game last ...
Warriors Notes: Frontcourt, Kuminga, Wiggins, Green, Payton, More
WEB1 day ago · Draymond Green will be part of the Warriors‘ starting lineup this fall, but his exact role has not yet been determined.As Anthony Slater of The Athletic writes, the team’s decision on whether to use Green as a power forward or center will have a ripple effect on the rest of the starting five and the rotation beyond that group.. According to Slater, head coach Steve Kerr has expressed that ...
Heat Notes: Adebayo, Offense, Johnson, Larsson, Herro, Rozier
WEB20 hours ago · Heat star center Bam Adebayo continues to be a selfless member of Miami’s core, Ira Winderman of South Florida’s Sun Sentinel writes.Even though he could have potentially made astronomically more next year if he was named Defensive Player of the Year or All-NBA, he settled on a three-year, $166MM extension with the Heat.
Los Angeles Lakers Rumors | Hoops Rumors
WEBLos Angeles Notes: Leonard, Harden, Lakers Rotation, Redick. October 1st, 2024 at 6:54pm CST by Dana Gauruder. Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard anticipates he’ll be on the court for the team’s regular season opener, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk writes. Leonard has been dealing with inflammation in his right knee during the offseason.
Boston Celtics Rumors | Hoops Rumors
WEB5 days ago · The Celtics are getting an early challenge from head coach Joe Mazzulla as they begin the defense of their NBA title, writes Brian Robb of MassLive.Boston and Denver opened training camps this week in preparation for their games next Friday and Sunday in Abu Dhabi, and Jaylen Brown said the first practices have been intense. “Training camp has been hard,” he said.
Dallas Mavericks Rumors | Hoops Rumors
WEBMavericks minority owner Mark Cuban recently spoke with Shannon Sharpe on his Club Shay Shay podcast (Twitter link) about a variety of topics, including Klay Thompson‘s to depart the Warriors for Dallas in free agency. “Klay Thompson’s got a lot to prove,” Cuban said.“Klay was ready for a move. All the grief he got last year – particularly the way it ended.
Atlanta Hawks Rumors | Hoops Rumors
WEBSep 28, 2024 · The Hawks have signed free agent forward Joirdon Nicholas to a training camp contract, Atlanta has announced in a press statement.. Terms of the agreement weren’t reported, but it is likely an Exhibit 10 deal.. Nicholas went undrafted out of Texas Southern in 2023. He suited up for the Lakers’ NBAGL affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, throughout the 2023/24 season.
Phoenix Suns Rumors | Hoops Rumors
WEB5 days ago · The Suns‘ and Pacers‘ G League affiliates have completed a trade involving a former No. 3 overall NBA draft pick, per a press release from the Valley Suns. Phoenix’s new affiliate acquired the returning rights to guard David Stockton from the Indiana Mad Ants in exchange for the returning rights to forward Garrison Brooks and …
Charlotte Hornets Rumors | Hoops Rumors
WEB2 days ago · The Hornets are receiving three second-round picks along with DaQuan Jeffries, Charlie Brown Jr. and Duane Washington Jr. as the third team in the Knicks–Timberwolves blockbuster trade, Shams Charania, Jon Krawczynski and Fred Katz of The Athletic report (via Twitter).A pair of those second-rounders are coming from the Knicks, while the Timberwolves will provide the other one.
NBA Rumors - HoopsRumors.com - Part 2
WEB5 days ago · The Timberwolves shook things up in a massive way just before training camp by trading away fan favorite and four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. Anthony Edwards has evolved into one of the league’s premier players since his league debut in 2020, and the trade signals the organization’s faith in him. Still, Edwards was surprised by the trade of one of his close friends, as detailed in a ...