The Pacers have signed free agent guards Craig Sword and Pedro Bradshaw to training camp contracts, according to RealGM’s transaction log. The club now has 20 players under contract. Tony East of SI.com (Twitter link) previously reported that Sword would be getting an Exhibit 10 contract from Indiana, while marketing agency RBA Showcase (Twitter link) confirmed Bradshaw’s … [Read more...] about Pacers Sign Craig Sword, Pedro Bradshaw To Camp Deals
Pacers Notes: Hield, Mathurin, Backup Center, Nembhard, T.J. McConnell
The Pacers are in a difficult position trying to make a Buddy Hield trade so close to the start of the season, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. No progress has been reported since news broke last Wednesday that the team was working with Hield’s representatives to find a deal after the sides were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Dopirak … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Hield, Mathurin, Backup Center, Nembhard, T.J. McConnell
Stein’s Latest: Lillard, Raptors, Hield, Lively, Howard
There’s a growing belief around the league that the Raptors have legitimate interest in trading for Damian Lillard, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). There has been skepticism over Toronto’s desire to make a deal, Stein adds, considering that the front office hasn’t been active even though trade rumors have been swirling around the team … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Lillard, Raptors, Hield, Lively, Howard
Celtics Notes: Walsh, Porzingis, Brogdon, Hield
With Marcus Smart and Grant Williams both gone, there could be an immediate role for second-round pick Jordan Walsh with the Celtics, writes Gio Rivera of NESN. The 19-year-old built a reputation as a strong perimeter defender during his freshman season at Arkansas and he may get an opportunity to do the same thing in the NBA. At Summer League, Walsh showed off a scoring touch … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Walsh, Porzingis, Brogdon, Hield
No Traction For Mavs On Buddy Hield Trade
The Mavericks have interest in acquiring Pacers sharpshooter Buddy Hield, veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein confirmed in the latest edition of The Saturday Stein Line on 97.1 FM in Dallas (hat tip to Grant Afseth of SI.com). However, according to Stein, there’s “no traction between the teams at this point.” Shams Charania of The Athletic previously identified the Mavericks as a … [Read more...] about No Traction For Mavs On Buddy Hield Trade