After the Cavaliers‘ 51-win 2022/23 season came to a disappointing end with an unceremonious exit in the first round of the playoffs, that momentum appears to have carried over to this fall, with the team off to a 13-12 start. However, speaking to Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com, star guard Donovan Mitchell rejects the idea that the postseason letdown in the spring left a lasting … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cavs, Mitchell, DeRozan, Pacers, Johnson, Bucks
Bucks, Pacers Have Postgame “Fracas” Over Game Ball
A shootout between the Bucks and Pacers in Milwaukee on Wednesday night featured several milestones: Giannis Antetokounmpo set a new franchise record with 64 points, Damian Lillard surpassed Kyle Korver for the fifth-most total three-pointers in NBA history, and Pacers rookie Oscar Tshiebwe scored his first career point. After the final buzzer sounded, fans in Milwaukee were … [Read more...] about Bucks, Pacers Have Postgame “Fracas” Over Game Ball
Hall Of Famer George McGinnis Passes Away
Former NBA and ABA star George McGinnis has died at age 73, the Pacers announced today in a press release. McGinnis passed away early on Thursday morning due to complications from a cardiac arrest he suffered last week. An Indianapolis native, McGinnis played his college ball with the Hoosiers, then joined the Pacers in 1971. He helped the franchise claim a pair of ABA … [Read more...] about Hall Of Famer George McGinnis Passes Away
Pacers To Sign James Johnson To One-Year Deal
The Pacers are signing free agent forward James Johnson to a one-year contract, agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tells Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). As ESPN’s Bobby Marks notes (via Twitter), the Pacers had an open roster spot after reaching a buyout agreement last month with Daniel Theis, so no corresponding move will be necessary to add Johnson. Johnson, … [Read more...] about Pacers To Sign James Johnson To One-Year Deal
Injury Notes: Smart, Kennard, Smith, LeBron, Zion, Suns
The Grizzlies are aiming to get some 5-on-5 work in for Marcus Smart this weekend, head coach Taylor Jenkins said on Wednesday (Twitter link via Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal). Jenkins added that Luke Kennard is “probably a step behind” Smart in the recovery process, per Cole. Smart was diagnosed with a left foot sprain on November 17 and was expected to miss … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Smart, Kennard, Smith, LeBron, Zion, Suns