Pacers center Isaiah Jackson, who underwent surgery in November for a torn Achilles tendon, was back with the team for its December 31 game, according to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. Agness notes that Jackson and James Wiseman, who suffered the same injury on opening night, were able to accompany their teammates on a flight to Miami this week as they continue their … [Read more...] about Isaiah Jackson Back With Pacers After Surgery; Aaron Nesmith Making Progress Toward Return
Central Notes: Mitchell, Pistons, Pacers, Bulls
Donovan Mitchell‘s points per game (23.7), assists per game (4.6), shot attempts per game (18.3), and usage rate (30.1%) are all down from where they were last year, but the Cavaliers certainly haven’t missed that production from the star guard, winning 29 of their first 33 games this season. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN details, Mitchell’s willingness to take a step back and … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Pistons, Pacers, Bulls
Pacers Waive Tristen Newton, Will Sign RayJ Dennis To Two-Way Deal
The Pacers have waived two-way player Tristen Newton, the team announced in a press release. Indiana selected the 6’5″ guard out of the University of Connecticut with the No. 49 overall pick in this summer’s draft, and ultimately signed him to a two-way deal. He appeared in just five games for the Pacers at the NBA level, averaging just 1.6 minutes per night. Across 10 games … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Tristen Newton, Will Sign RayJ Dennis To Two-Way Deal
Pacific Rumors: Finney-Smith, Lakers, Kings, Fox, Clippers
After acquiring him from Brooklyn, the Lakers would like to hang onto three-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith long-term, says Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, Scotto hears that the early expectation is that Finney-Smith will decline his $15.4MM player option for the 2025/26 season in order to test free agency. While it’s unclear if Finney-Smith could exceed that $15.4MM … [Read more...] about Pacific Rumors: Finney-Smith, Lakers, Kings, Fox, Clippers
Eastern Notes: Finney-Smith, Celtics, Toppin, J. Johnson, Bagley
Veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith returned to the Nets‘ starting lineup on Friday vs. San Antonio after missing three games due to a left calf contusion, an injury he admitted was related to a left ankle sprain that cost him several games in November and early December, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “Same ankle, which kind of ran up my calf, changed the way I … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Finney-Smith, Celtics, Toppin, J. Johnson, Bagley