The Pistons have been mentioned as a possible suitor for Anthony Davis but The Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II (subscription required) doubts Detroit will make a deal for the Mavericks big man. According to Sankofa’s sources, the Pistons haven’t had discussions with the Mavericks regarding a trade for Davis. Moreover, it appears unlikely the Pistons will be among the teams … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Davis, Prince, Jackson, Robinson-Earl
Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Cavs, Pistons, Duren
While trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up again this month, a number of rival executives around the NBA believe there may not be resolution on the Bucks star until the offseason, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. The outlook on Antetokounmpo could change if he makes an explicit trade request ahead of the February 5 deadline, Amick acknowledges, but … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Cavs, Pistons, Duren
Concerns About Aprons, Depth Making Teams Warier Of Highly Paid Vets
As teams around the NBA weigh potential trades or signings that would add a maximum-salary (or near-max) veteran to their roster, they’ve become increasingly wary of navigating the tax aprons, as well as maintaining enough flexibility to build a deep roster, according to executives who spoke to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps. “There are two major shifts happening,” a … [Read more...] about Concerns About Aprons, Depth Making Teams Warier Of Highly Paid Vets
Fischer’s Latest: Antetokounmpo, Knicks, Heat, Morant
While Giannis Antetokounmpo recently reiterated his desire to make things work with the Bucks, the rest of the league is preparing for the moment when Milwaukee signals it’s ready to start hearing offers for the star forward, Jake Fischer writes for The Stein Line (subscriber link). According to Fischer, due to the widespread belief that any team acquiring Antetokounmpo would … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Antetokounmpo, Knicks, Heat, Morant
Bucks Notes: Turner, Porter, Green, Giannis
After dropping 10 of their last 12 games, the Bucks have had four full days off prior to Thursday’s game vs. Boston to reset and to evaluate how to reenter the Eastern Conference playoff picture without Giannis Antetokounmpo available. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, veteran center Myles Turner stressed on Tuesday that it’s far from being a lost season in Milwaukee. “We … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Turner, Porter, Green, Giannis