After starting Pacers swingman Andrew Nembhard got into foul trouble during Indiana’s Game 3 playoff series loss to Milwaukee, reserve guard Ben Sheppard found himself playing more minutes than he had in the contests prior. Sheppard knocked down a three-point shot during his six first-half minutes and the Pacers outscored Milwaukee by six points during those minutes. He went … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Sheppard, Pacers, Bulls, Strus
Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s Teammate of the Year for the 2024/25 season, the league announced today (via Twitter). The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award “recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment to his team,” per the NBA. The award isn’t voted … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Central Notes: Schröder, Garland, Haliburton
Well-traveled Pistons guard Dennis Schröder thrived in his role as a defensive pest throughout Detroit’s playoff series against New York this spring, writes Jared Schwartz of The New York Post. With the Pistons having been eliminated by New York in a hard-fought first round playoff series on Thursday, Schröder will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. After inking a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Schröder, Garland, Haliburton
Central Notes: Hunter, Giannis, Mathurin, Nesmith, Pistons
The Cavaliers‘ 55-point blowout victory in Miami on Monday sent them to the second round and established a new NBA record — Cleveland’s +122 margin in the four-game sweep made it the most lopsided playoff series in league history, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. There was plenty to like about the Cavaliers’ dominant first-round performance against the Heat. One major positive, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Hunter, Giannis, Mathurin, Nesmith, Pistons
Scotto’s Latest: Hawks, Green, D’Antoni, Suns, Nogues Gonzalez
As the Hawks seek a new head of basketball operations, their top targets are believed to be Tim Connelly of the Timberwolves and former Warriors general manager Bob Myers, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms. However, as previously reported, Connelly is expected to sign a new deal to remain in Minnesota. As for Myers, people around the NBA believe it would take a “significant” … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Hawks, Green, D’Antoni, Suns, Nogues Gonzalez