Hoops Rumors

All-Star Game starter Tyrese Haliburton was heaped with praise during the festivities in Indianapolis and he’s humbled by it, James Boyd of The Athletic writes. Haliburton gave the home audience a thrill when he made five 3-pointers in less than two minutes during the first quarter of Sunday’s game. “The respect that I’ve gained from my peers and legends means the world to me,” … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Haliburton, Mitchell, Rollins, Pistons

Tyrese Haliburton had been listed as questionable with a hamstring issue for every game since January 30, but he’s not on the Pacers‘ injury report for Thursday’s contest with Detroit, tweets Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Aaron Nesmith will miss the game with a sprained right ankle, while Jalen Smith is questionable due to back spasms. … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Not On Injury List For Thursday

Pacers center Myles Turner is the longest-tenured player on the team, having played in Indiana since being drafted in 2015. Fresh off winning the Skills Challenge at All-Star weekend as part of a Pacers trio that also featured Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin, Turner sat down with HoopsHype’s Sam Yip to discuss his career, team and philanthropic efforts. “Honestly, it’s … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Turner, Stewart, Williams, Bulls

FIBA has officially announced the schedule for this summer’s Olympic qualifying tournaments, which will determine the final four men’s basketball teams who will compete for gold in Paris. Each of the four tournaments will tip off on July 2, with the finals taking place on July 7. The four qualifying tournaments are being played in Spain, Puerto Rico, Latvia, and Greece, with 24 … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Olympic Qualifiers, Rubio, R. Miller, All-Star Weekend

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Lakers center Anthony Davis are willing to be part of the U.S. Olympic team in Paris if they receive invitations, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Reynolds talked to both players at today’s All-Star media event, and they’re excited about participating. “My goal is to play for USA until the wheels fall off,” Haliburton said. “If I … [Read more...] about And-Ones: 2024 Olympics, NBPA Leadership, G. Hill, Driesell