Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is happy to have Landry Shamet back on his roster after the veteran wing recovered from the dislocated shoulder he suffered during preseason with the team. Praising Shamet for his leadership and ability to play multiple positions, Thibodeau said the 27-year-old had a “great” training camp and was deserving of a roster spot once he was … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Shamet, Nets, Lillard, Middleton, White
Central Notes: Bucks, Pacers, Bulls, Smart, Beasley, Cunningham
The Bucks have ruled out both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard for Monday’s game vs. Chicago due to a non-COVID illness, as Jamal Collier of ESPN relays. According to Collier, several of Milwaukee’s players and staff members have been feeling sick since winning the NBA Cup final last Tuesday. Lillard missed a pair of games over the weekend due to a right calf injury and … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks, Pacers, Bulls, Smart, Beasley, Cunningham
Stein’s Latest: Butler, Beal, Nnaji, Kuzma, Hawkins
The Suns‘ interest in acquiring Jimmy Butler is “absolutely genuine,” but they may not have enough assets to entice the Heat, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). In theory, Bradley Beal‘s $50MM contract is a good salary match f0r Butler’s $48.8MM deal, and it’s being portrayed in some circles that Beal’s no-trade clause is the major … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Butler, Beal, Nnaji, Kuzma, Hawkins
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, Nnaji, Strus, Wade, Middleton
Although the Bulls have reportedly talked to the Nuggets about a possible swap centered around Zach LaVine and Michael Porter Jr., they have shown no interest in taking Zeke Nnaji‘s contract back in a deal with Denver, reports K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). Porter is making $35.9MM this season and LaVine’s cap hit is about $43MM. The Nuggets wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Nnaji, Strus, Wade, Middleton