Dean Wade‘s 20-point explosion in the fourth quarter against Boston on Tuesday showed why the Cavaliers were willing to give him a three-year extension and part with Kevin Love last season, states Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. Wade’s production will become more important while Evan Mobley is sidelined with a sprained left ankle. … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Will Need Continued Production From Dean Wade
NBA Teams That Still Have Open Roster Spots
As we detailed on Tuesday, 17 players that had been on two-way contracts received promotions to standard deals between last month’s trade deadline and Monday’s two-way signing deadline. However, even though those 17 players filled standard roster spots around the NBA and no team currently has an open two-way slot, there are still several openings on 15-man rosters across the … [Read more...] about NBA Teams That Still Have Open Roster Spots
Donovan Mitchell Treating Bone Bruise, Out At Least Next Three Games
Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection on Monday to treat a left knee bone bruise that caused him to miss Cleveland’s past two games against Detroit and New York, the team announced (Twitter link). Mitchell will be listed as out for the Cavs’ next three games, on March 5 against Boston, on March 6 at Atlanta, and March 8 versus … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell Treating Bone Bruise, Out At Least Next Three Games
Central Notes: Wiseman, Sasser, Merrill, Bitim
The Pistons are still hoping reserve center James Wiseman can produce more reliably, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Fress Press (Twitter link). During his first full season in Detroit, the seven-footer out of Memphis is averaging 5.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 0.7 APG and 0.6 BPG. The No. 2 pick in 2020 is now playing just 14.3 MPG for a 9-50 Pistons club. “I just want him to be … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Wiseman, Sasser, Merrill, Bitim
Central Notes: M. Williams, Grimes, Rivers, Mitchell, Garland
After blasting the officiating following Monday’s loss to New York for “the absolute worst call of the season,” Pistons head coach Monty Williams stood by his comments on Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN.com. “I think I said enough last night,” Williams said before Detroit’s win over Chicago. “I’m not of the mindset of creating or building up an argument against the NBA … [Read more...] about Central Notes: M. Williams, Grimes, Rivers, Mitchell, Garland