Mavericks star Luka Doncic likely won’t play in the team’s preseason finale vs. Milwaukee on Thursday, head coach Jason Kidd told reporters today. However, Doncic went through a full practice on Wednesday and did “really, really well,” Kidd said, per Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal (Twitter link). Doncic was diagnosed with a left calf contusion during the early days of … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Doncic, Spurs, Kennard, Rockets, Ingram, Zion
Pacers Sign, Cut Jahlil Okafor; Kendall Brown Also Waived
The Pacers have signed veteran big man Jahlil Okafor to an Exhibit 10 contract and subsequently waived him, according to a team press release. The team has also cut Kendall Brown. Okafor was the third pick of the 2015 draft and began his career in Philadelphia but never quite lived up to his draft status. The 28-year-old has been out of the NBA since the 2020/21 season, when he … [Read more...] about Pacers Sign, Cut Jahlil Okafor; Kendall Brown Also Waived
Central Notes: Walker, Sheppard, Swider, Buzelis, Cavs
With Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin back under contract with the Pacers on new four-year deals, there won’t be regular playing time available at power forward for 2023 lottery pick Jarace Walker anytime soon, barring an injury. That’s why, as Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star (subscription required) writes, Walker finds himself battling Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Walker, Sheppard, Swider, Buzelis, Cavs
Mathurin, Walker Among Standouts In Thursday's Preseason Win
Third-year wing Bennedict Mathurin and second-year forward Jarace Walker were among the standouts in the Pacers‘ preseason victory over Cleveland last Thursday, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Both players were highly efficient offensively, with Mathurin scoring 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting in 19 minutes, while Walker had 12 points on just three field goal … [Read more...] about Mathurin, Walker Among Standouts In Thursday's Preseason Win
And-Ones: 2025 Draft Big Board, Tanking, NBAGL Trade
Now through June 2025, writers across the globe will eagerly anticipate an exciting upcoming draft class headlined by Duke forward Cooper Flagg, alongside other top talents. Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN recently paired to provide an early look at the top 100 prospects before the college season tips off (Insider link). Flagg ranked first, but Rutgers guards Ace Bailey … [Read more...] about And-Ones: 2025 Draft Big Board, Tanking, NBAGL Trade