The NBA Cup might not be a big deal for some teams, but the Pistons are energized by the possibility of making the knockout round. They host the Bucks on Tuesday and the winner will prevail in East Group B of the tournament. They are both 3-0 heading into the contest. “Guys are into it,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “The vibes are … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Mitchell, Buzelis, Ball
Cavs’ Max Strus Nearing Season Debut
The Cavaliers have an NBA-best 21-4 record so far this season despite not yet having one of their five presumed starters available. According to Grant Afseth of RG.org, that fifth starter is on track to make his season debut later this week. The expectation is that Cavs wing Max Strus will be available to suit up on Friday vs. Washington after recovering from the right ankle … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Max Strus Nearing Season Debut
Eastern Notes: Ball, Mobley, Heat, K. Johnson
There was some skepticism coming into the season about whether Lonzo Ball would be healthy enough to play – and what sort of impact he’d have – for the Bulls after being sidelined due to knee issues for two-and-a-half years. Ball has only appeared in eight of 25 games, but his multi-week absence was the result of a new wrist injury rather than his surgically repaired knee, … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Ball, Mobley, Heat, K. Johnson
Central Notes: Cunningham, Pacers Shootaround, Cavs’ Shooting, Allen, Mobley
The Pistons ended a 16-game losing streak to the Knicks with a 120-111 win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Cade Cunningham, who signed a max rookie scale extension in the offseason, carried them to victory with a triple-double, the first time a Detroit player has done that at MSG. Cunningham feels he’s moving into the conversation for All-Star consideration. “I … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cunningham, Pacers Shootaround, Cavs’ Shooting, Allen, Mobley
Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists