Hoops Rumors

Good health and the opportunity to play for newly minted Coach of the Year Kenny Atkinson were the key factors that fueled Ty Jerome‘s breakout 2024/25 season, the Cavaliers guard recently told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “Kenny empowers me to be aggressive every time I step on the court and to play my game,” Jerome said. “I’ve got the ultimate green light. He trusts his … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Jerome, Caporn, Suns, NBAGL Elite Camp, Pelicans

One week after ending the Bucks’ season with a series-winning shot in the final seconds of Game 5, Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton played the hero again on Tuesday vs. Cleveland. Haliburton’s three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left on the clock completed an improbable comeback for the Pacers, who were down by seven points with 50 seconds to play and now have a 2-0 series lead … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Haliburton, Nembhard, Cavs, Pistons, Bulls

Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De’Andre Hunter have all been ruled out for Game 2 of the Cavaliers’ second-round series against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com tweets. It’s a huge dilemma for the top seed in the Eastern Conference tonight as they try to avoid going 0-2 in the series. Mobley sustained a sprained left ankle in Game 1. Garland will miss his fourth … [Read more...] about Mobley, Garland, Hunter Ruled Out For Game 2

Behind an impressive, balanced offensive attack and full-court defensive pressure, Indiana won its series opener in Cleveland against the top-seeded Cavaliers. As Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes (subscriber link), the big question now for the Cavs isn’t necessarily how they’ll respond in Game 2 — it’s who will be available. Point guard Darius Garland appeared in a … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Garland, Mobley, Hunter Questionable For Game 2