Doc Rivers’ reliance on an all-bench units has been a surprising part of the Bucks‘ early success, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Rivers has played lineups that feature no starters against units with at least one starter more than any other coach in the league. … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers Finding Success With Non-Starter Lineups
Myles Turner Discusses Free Agency Decision, Return To Indiana
Five months after helping the Pacers reach the NBA Finals, Myles Turner may be treated as a villain as he returns to Indiana on Monday. Tyrese Haliburton‘s ruptured Achilles in Game 7 of that series and Turner’s offseason decision to sign with the Bucks have quickly unraveled a potential championship team, and Turner isn’t sure how the fans will react when he’s introduced, … [Read more...] about Myles Turner Discusses Free Agency Decision, Return To Indiana
Pacers Notes: Turner, Furphy, Jackson, Nesmith, Walker
After predicting ahead of his return to Indiana that he’d hear “some cheers” and “some boos,” longtime Pacers center Myles Turner – now a member of the division rival Bucks – admitted following Monday’s game that he wasn’t able to easily shrug off the fact that the boos were far more prevalent. “It was disheartening, man. It was frustrating,” Turner said of the reaction … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Turner, Furphy, Jackson, Nesmith, Walker
SGA, Maxey Capture Players Of Week Honors
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to a 4-0 record this past week while averaging 28.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists. Maxey carried the Sixers to a 3-1 record by … [Read more...] about SGA, Maxey Capture Players Of Week Honors
Injury Notes: Luka, Giannis, Young, Holmgren, Beal, Sixers
After missing the past three games with finger and leg injuries, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup at Memphis, as Khobi Price of The Southern California News Group relays. It has been five days since the Lakers stated that the Slovenian guard would be reevaluated in about a week, though Price notes the actual left finger sprain … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Luka, Giannis, Young, Holmgren, Beal, Sixers