The Pacers dominated the Kings in Sacramento on Sunday en route to their fourth straight victory, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Veteran point guard T.J. McConnell said the team never splintered in the face of adversity — Indiana has had to a sluggish start to the season and is still just 14-15. “I really like how everyone in here didn’t hit the panic button … [Read more...] about McConnell Says They Never Splintered In Face Of Adversity
T.J. Warren, Jahlil Okafor Headline NBAGL All-Showcase Team
The NBA G League has announced (via Twitter) a five-man All-Showcase Team following its 2024 Winter Showcase in Orlando, which wrapped up in Sunday. The standout players recognized by the NBAGL are as follows: Josh Christopher (Sioux Falls Skyforce) Leonard Miller (Iowa Wolves) Jahlil Okafor (Indiana Mad Ants) T.J. Warren (Westchester Knicks) Jahmir Young (Grand Rapids … [Read more...] about T.J. Warren, Jahlil Okafor Headline NBAGL All-Showcase Team
Central Notes: Cunningham, Lillard, Toppin, Buzelis
The Pistons collected a road win over the Suns on Saturday and Kevin Durant gave high praise to Detroit guard Cade Cunningham, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic writes. “I think it’s his year to be an All-Star, take off and go to that next level. It’s always a joy to play against him because we compete,” Durant said. “He doesn’t treat me like the old head and take it easy on me … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cunningham, Lillard, Toppin, Buzelis
Central Notes: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons
The Bulls registered their most impressive win of the season on Thursday in Boston, defeating the defending champion Celtics for their third consecutive victory and increasing their record on the season to 13-15. As a result of the win, Chicago is now tied with Sacramento for the 10th-worst record in the NBA. That’s notable because the Bulls will send their 2025 first-round … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Pistons
Central Notes: LaVine, Lillard, Smith, Sheppard, Furphy
Zach LaVine has reinvented himself and is restoring his trade value, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic writes. Chicago has hesitated to move LaVine in seasons’ past due to either a lack of desirable assets in return or interested parties. LaVine’s play hasn’t been bad during his time with the Bulls, but his large contract (owed $44.5MM in AAV over the next two options with a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: LaVine, Lillard, Smith, Sheppard, Furphy