The Knicks‘ decision to sell cheaply on Obi Toppin two years ago is looking worse as he plays an important role for the Pacers in the NBA Finals, writes Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. After being selected with the eighth pick in the 2020 draft, Toppin had three productive years in New York, but he didn’t appear to have a future while being stuck behind starting … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Toppin, Knicks’ Coaching Search, Nets’ Draft, Demin
Central Notes: Williams, Cavs, Pistons, Giannis, Bucks, Cavs
The Cavaliers have hired Jawad Williams as an assistant coach on Kenny Atkinson‘s staff, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Cleveland’s interest in Williams was reported earlier this week. Williams has been an assistant and director of player development with the Kings for two seasons. The Cavaliers need to retool their staff after the departures of Bryan Tibaldi … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Williams, Cavs, Pistons, Giannis, Bucks, Cavs
Draft Notes: Robinson, Flagg, Bailey, Dixon
Former senior Kentucky forward Jaxson Robinson, who spent the first part of the pre-draft process rehabilitating a right wrist injury that required surgery, has several workouts on his plate this week, reports Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. According to Rankin, Robinson has already worked out for the has workouts on tap with the Lakers, Cavaliers, Celtics and Suns after … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Robinson, Flagg, Bailey, Dixon
Southeast Notes: Magic, Jaquez, Battier, Hornets
The Magic may be in the market for a play-making guard this summer, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line suggests in a Substack column (subscription required). Fischer reports that Orlando had “real interest” in De’Aaron Fox before Sacramento agreed to trade him to San Antonio in February, although there were never substantial conversations about Fox between the Magic and Kings. … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Jaquez, Battier, Hornets
Cavs’ Darius Garland Undergoes Toe Surgery
12:54 pm: Garland will likely miss some time at the start of the 2025/26 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). 12:32 pm: Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland underwent surgery on Monday to repair the great toe injury that hampered him in the postseason, according to a press release from the team. The procedure was performed at Vanderbilt University … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Darius Garland Undergoes Toe Surgery