The Cavaliers have won a combined 99 regular season games the past two seasons, making the playoffs on each occasion. In 2022/23, they were eliminated in the first round by New York. Last season, they dispatched Orlando in a seven-game first-round series before losing to eventual champion Boston in round two. After the season ended, there were rumors the Cavs might split up … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Cavs, Harris, Middleton, Pacers
Cavs’ Emoni Bates Undergoes Knee Surgery
Cavaliers two-way wing Emoni Bates underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to treat a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to a team press release. Bates will be reevaluated in approximately one month, the release adds. Bates posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed with a smile on his face, stating he had a “slight tear” and that he’d “be back stronger n better.” … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Emoni Bates Undergoes Knee Surgery
Central Notes: Pistons, Bucks, Cavs, Collet, Haliburton
Pistons owner Tom Gores is pleased with the way that new president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon identified three-point shooting and veteran leadership as priorities in his first summer on the job and made moves to address those areas, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Langdon and the Pistons’ front office signed Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Bucks, Cavs, Collet, Haliburton
And-Ones: G League Trades, Charania, Breakout Candidates, More
A pair of teams have acquired the G League rights for players who are in camp with them on Exhibit 10 contracts. The Wisconsin Herd (Bucks) sent Marquese Chriss‘ rights and a 2025 first-round pick to the Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans) in exchange for Liam Robbins‘ rights (Twitter link), while the Raptors 905 are receiving Jared Rhoden‘s rights from the College Park Skyhawks … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G League Trades, Charania, Breakout Candidates, More
NBA GMs High On Thunder’s Offseason Moves, Celtics’ Title Chances
The Thunder made the best roster moves during the 2024 offseason, according to the NBA’s general managers. Within his annual survey of the league’s top basketball decision-makers, John Schuhmann of NBA.com writes that 37% of his respondents picked Oklahoma City as having the best summer, with the Sixers coming in second place at 33%. The Knicks got 20% of the vote share, while … [Read more...] about NBA GMs High On Thunder’s Offseason Moves, Celtics’ Title Chances