Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection on Monday to treat a left knee bone bruise that caused him to miss Cleveland’s past two games against Detroit and New York, the team announced (Twitter link). Mitchell will be listed as out for the Cavs’ next three games, on March 5 against Boston, on March 6 at Atlanta, and March 8 versus … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell Treating Bone Bruise, Out At Least Next Three Games
Central Notes: Wiseman, Sasser, Merrill, Bitim
The Pistons are still hoping reserve center James Wiseman can produce more reliably, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Fress Press (Twitter link). During his first full season in Detroit, the seven-footer out of Memphis is averaging 5.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 0.7 APG and 0.6 BPG. The No. 2 pick in 2020 is now playing just 14.3 MPG for a 9-50 Pistons club. “I just want him to be … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Wiseman, Sasser, Merrill, Bitim
Central Notes: M. Williams, Grimes, Rivers, Mitchell, Garland
After blasting the officiating following Monday’s loss to New York for “the absolute worst call of the season,” Pistons head coach Monty Williams stood by his comments on Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN.com. “I think I said enough last night,” Williams said before Detroit’s win over Chicago. “I’m not of the mindset of creating or building up an argument against the NBA … [Read more...] about Central Notes: M. Williams, Grimes, Rivers, Mitchell, Garland
Cavaliers Sign Sharife Cooper To 10-Day Deal
The Cavaliers have signed free agent Sharife Cooper to a 10-day contract, according to NBA.com’s official transactions log (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Cooper, 22, was the 48th overall pick of the 2021 draft after spending one season at Auburn. He spent his rookie season — 2021/22 — on a two-way deal with Atlanta, making 13 brief NBA appearances for 39 total … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Sign Sharife Cooper To 10-Day Deal
Need More From Bench, Particularly Struggling LeVert
The Cavaliers dropped their first two games after the All-Star break without Donovan Mitchell, who has been battling an illness. Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link) says the Cavs need more from their bench unit, particularly from Caris LeVert, who was just 3-of-21 from the field in those two losses. “I liked my looks tonight, especially in the second half,” LeVert … [Read more...] about Need More From Bench, Particularly Struggling LeVert