Isaiah Stewart has become an elite defender off the bench for the Pistons over the last few years, and his teammates and coaching staff are making sure people know it. “He’s the best defensive center in the league and it’s not close,” coach JB Bickerstaff said, as relayed by Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II (via Twitter). “And I think it’s time that everybody who watches … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Stewart, Antetokounmpo, Pacers, Cavaliers
Knicks Notes: Giannis, Anunoby, Hart, Kolek
The Knicks are a long shot to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo if the Bucks superstar requests a trade, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. The Knicks’ acquisition of Mikal Bridges prior to last season, in which they gave up five first-round picks to the Nets, left them without the necessary draft capital that other suitors could offer. The only way Giannis would wind … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Giannis, Anunoby, Hart, Kolek
Siegel’s Latest: H. Jones, Poole, Pacers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat
The Pelicans have long signaled that forward Herbert Jones is off limits in trade talks, and that stance didn’t change when Joe Dumars was hired to run the front office in the spring, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. However, according to Siegel, with the Pelicans off to a miserable 3-20 start to the season and Dumars seemingly becoming more open to the idea of major … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: H. Jones, Poole, Pacers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat
Doc Rivers Believes Bucks Ruled Out Achilles Injury For Antetokounmpo
Speaking after Wednesday’s win over the Pistons, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said he believed the team had ruled out an Achilles injury for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sustained an injury initially diagnosed as a calf strain, tweets Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “I didn’t know what it was,” Rivers said (ESPN YouTube link). “I just wanted the trainers to attend to … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers Believes Bucks Ruled Out Achilles Injury For Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Miss 2-4 Weeks With Calf Strain
December 4: Antetokounmpo is expected to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks as a result of his calf strain, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). December 3: Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Bucks‘ game against the Pistons on Wednesday after slipping and suffering a non-contact injury. The team ruled Antetokounmpo for the rest of the contest and referred to … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Miss 2-4 Weeks With Calf Strain