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
And-Ones: 2025 Draft, Flagg, All-Star Game, Coaches
With the NCAA men’s basketball season underway, draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo have updated their 2025 NBA mock draft at ESPN.com (Insider link), projecting next June’s top 30 picks based on their own scouting and intel from executives around the league. There are no surprises at the top of ESPN’s latest mock draft. The projected picks at No. 1 (Cooper Flagg), No. … [Read more...] about And-Ones: 2025 Draft, Flagg, All-Star Game, Coaches
Eastern Notes: Nets Vets, Johnson, Thompson, Mathurin
The Nets have been surprisingly competitive during the early going and they have veterans Dennis Schröder, Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith to thank for it, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. Schröder entered Monday’s game against the Pelicans fifth in the league in minutes logged at 352. Johnson was tied for 13th (340), while Finney-Smith is fourth on the team at … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Nets Vets, Johnson, Thompson, Mathurin
Pacers Starters Nesmith, Nembhard Out Multiple Weeks
The Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith, sidelined by an left ankle sprain, won’t return until at least next month, coach Rick Carlisle said, per Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star (Twitter link). Nesmith has served as the team’s starting small forward but hasn’t played since Nov. 1. Nesmith, one of the team’s top defenders, is averaging 9.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game this … [Read more...] about Pacers Starters Nesmith, Nembhard Out Multiple Weeks
Central Notes: Walker, Turner, Cavs, Middleton, Jackson
Jarace Walker played sparingly during his rookie season for the Pacers after being selected with the No. 8 overall pick in last year’s draft. However, he showed Wednesday why he was a lottery selection just a year ago, contributing a career-high 17 points on perfect (7-of-7) shooting. According to IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak, that performance could cement Walker in the rotation … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Walker, Turner, Cavs, Middleton, Jackson