The Zach LaVine discourse during the 2024 offseason focused less on what the Bulls guard was capable of doing on the court and more on potential red flags off of it, including his injury history, his sizable contract, and his relationship with head coach Billy Donovan. Speaking to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports earlier this week, LaVine admitted it was impossible to ignore … [Read more...] about Central Notes: LaVine, Cavs, Haliburton, Q. Jackson, A. Thompson
Central Notes: Beasley, Bell, Vucevic, Lillard
If the Pistons decide to deal Malik Beasley this season, he’s done nothing but enhance his value with his sharp start. Playing on a one-year, $6MM contract he signed as a free agent, Beasley is averaging 15.4 points in 28.8 minutes per game while shooting 39.3% beyond the arc. “He’s made everybody’s job easier,” head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Beasley, Bell, Vucevic, Lillard
Pacers To Add Center Moses Brown
The Pacers are filling their roster opening by signing center Moses Brown, Shams Charania of ESPN tweets. Indiana has essentially been going with a 12-man roster, not including two-way players, after centers James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson suffered season-ending Achilles tears. Brown will provide much-needed depth in that area. Starting big man Myles Turner is currently … [Read more...] about Pacers To Add Center Moses Brown
Central Notes: Bulls Defensive Woes, Giddey, Turner, Ivey
The Bulls face the Pistons tonight and they’ll be looking to bounce back from two woeful defensive performances. After giving up 144 points to Cleveland on Friday, they surrendered 143 in a 36-point loss to Houston. “It’s just a compete thing; you got to compete at a higher level,” guard Coby White said, per Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun Times. “We got to be more physical. … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls Defensive Woes, Giddey, Turner, Ivey
Central Notes: Giannis, Stewart, Ball, Pacers, Furphy
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for an NBA-high 59 points in Wednesday’s overtime victory over Detroit, writes Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Antetokounmpo was efficient from all over the court, going 21-of-34 from the field, 1-of-2 from three-point range, and 16-of-17 from the foul line. He also contributed 14 rebounds, seven assists, three … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Stewart, Ball, Pacers, Furphy