The NBA’s new pre-draft rules aren’t popular with several teams, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, who states that at least half the league is considering not having executives attend workouts and may have just a “minimal presence” at pro days. Givony says many front offices don’t believe it’s worth making a trip to watch
October 15th 2020 at 8:16pm CST by Alex Kirschenbaum The Pistons currently hold the seventh pick in the 2020 draft, but like many teams may consider trading back to add future draft equity. James L. Edwards III of The Athletic examines several hypothetical deals Detroit might make. Although guards Killian Hayes and Tyrese Haliburton have
Rod Beard | The Detroit News It’s not the big shot, but Chauncey Billups looks to be getting his first shot at coaching. Billups, the Finals MVP of the Pistons team that won the 2004 NBA championship, has been looking to return to a team, either in the front office or as a head coach.
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts Coach Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts, including being pleased with the development of some youngsters, Oct. 2, 2020. Six years after retiring from the Detroit Pistons in 2014, Chauncey Billups is back in the
Former Kings head coach Dave Joerger is under consideration to join Doc Rivers‘ coaching staff with the Sixers, according to Frank Isola (Twitter link). Joerger, who also coached the Grizzlies, interviewed for the Pacers’ head-coaching vacancy earlier this month. As things stand, Rivers has not finalized his coaching staff in Philadelphia. Derek Bodner of The
Rod Beard | The Detroit News Now that the season is officially over, teams can start looking ahead to the NBA draft and free agency and getting ready for the next season, which begins — well, we don’t know that yet. With the Finals over, the league can focus more on the details for the
October 13th 2020 at 7:45pm CST by Dana Gauruder Forwards Joe Harris and Jae Crowder are free agents the Bucks might pursue with their mid-level exception, Eric Nehm of The Athletic speculates. Harris would provide another offensive threat, while Crowder is a defensive stalwart. If the Bucks pursue cheaper options, Josh Jackson, Wesley Iwundu, Gary Clark
The Heat lost just three games during the first three rounds against their playoff opponents in the East en route to an NBA Finals appearance this year, eliminating three of the top four seeds in the conference in the process. However, Miami’s impressive postseason run hasn’t made the team the favorite to come out of
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts Coach Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts, including being pleased with the development of some youngsters, Oct. 2, 2020. Five weeks out from the 2020 NBA draft, here’s a full first round mock draft from
Rod Beard | The Detroit News On March 11 everything stopped in the NBA. The first positive COVID-19 test for a player halted the regular season and threw everything into limbo. In July, the season resumed with 22 teams amid a cloud of doubt over the Orlando bubble at Walt Disney World Resort. Seven months
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — The ultimate anguish. The ultimate joy. This season, for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, had it all. And it ended in the only fashion that they deemed would be acceptable, with them back atop the basketball world. For the first time since Kobe Bryant’s
Nets superstar Kevin Durant is hopeful to retire with the organization, though he cautioned it’s only his mindset in the present day, as relayed by the Players’ Tribune Text Message Talk Show with former NBA player Dorell Wright. “As of today, this second, yes…” Durant texted when asked if Brooklyn would be his final stop.
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Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — The NBA said Saturday that two calls that sent Jimmy Butler to the line in the final minute of Game 5 of the NBA Finals held up in the league’s customary review of close games. The calls the Lakers’ took issue with came with 46.7
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts Coach Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts, including being pleased with the development of some youngsters, Oct. 2, 2020. Detroit Pistons group workouts have concluded, and we’re creeping closer to the 2020 NBA draft,
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Jimmy Butler was slumped over a video board behind the baseline in the final seconds, exhausted, gasping for air. He gave it all. The Miami Heat needed nothing less. The NBA Finals – and Miami’s title chances – are not over, not after Butler and
Marlowe Alter Detroit Free Press Published 9:52 PM EDT Aug 13, 2020 2020 NBA playoffs (*-if necessary; all game times are Eastern Time) First Round Eastern Conference (1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Orlando Magic Game 1: Tuesday, Orlando at Milwaukee, 1:30, TNT Game 2: Thursday, Orlando at Milwaukee, 6, ESPN Game 3: Aug. 22, Milwaukee at Orlando, 1, TNT Game 4: Aug.
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — The NBA is returning to Chinese state television after a one-year absence. CCTV announced Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat – the first time that the league would appear on the network
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts Coach Dwane Casey’s takeaways from Detroit Pistons bubble workouts, including being pleased with the development of some youngsters, Oct. 2, 2020. Detroit Pistons owner and Platinum Equity Tom Gores stepped down from the Los Angeles County
Tim Reynolds | AP Basketball Writer Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – The Mamba jerseys are coming back for a closeout opportunity. The Los Angeles Lakers will wear the black jerseys with a snakeskin look – all designed by Kobe Bryant and now worn by the team in his honor – for Game 5 of the