Bucks forward Khris Middleton isn’t expected to be active for the team’s regular season opener against Philadelphia on Wednesday, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Middleton spent the offseason recovering from surgical procedures on both ankles and the team is taking a cautious approach to his return this fall, Charania explains. Although Middleton recently expressed a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Middleton, Winslow, Cavs, Bulls, Ivey
Cavs’ Strus Expected To Miss At Least Six Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Max Strus sprained his right ankle during individual workouts on Thursday, according to the Cavaliers, who announced in a press release that the veteran swingman underwent an X-ray and an MRI to confirm the severity of the sprain. The plan is for Strus to be reevaluated after going through six weeks of treatment and rehabilitation, per the team. That timeline suggests he’ll … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Strus Expected To Miss At Least Six Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Central Notes: Drummond, Pistons, Bucks, Rivers, Garland, Carlisle
Sixers center Andre Drummond spent the first seven-and-a-half seasons of his NBA career in Detroit, earning a pair of All-Star nods and leading the league in rebounding four times during his tenure with the Pistons. Even though the team only made the playoffs twice during that time and was swept out of the first round in both instances, Drummond looks back fondly on his stint … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Drummond, Pistons, Bucks, Rivers, Garland, Carlisle
Cavaliers Sign Darius Brown II To Exhibit 10 Deal
OCTOBER 15: Over three-and-a-half months after the deal was first reported, Brown has officially signed with the Cavaliers, according to RealGM’s transaction log. The team opened up a spot on its 21-man roster by waiving Jacob Gilyard. JUNE 28: Free agent guard Darius Brown II will be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cavaliers, reports Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Sign Darius Brown II To Exhibit 10 Deal
Elijah Hughes Joining Cavaliers On Exhibit 10 Contract
Elijah Hughes has agreed to a contract with the Cavaliers, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA reporter Chris Haynes (Twitter link). It’s an Exhibit 10 deal, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (Twitter link). Hughes will play for the Cavs’ G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, Fedor adds. He will be eligible for a bonus of up to $77.5K if he spends at least 60 days with the … [Read more...] about Elijah Hughes Joining Cavaliers On Exhibit 10 Contract