Since Warriors forward Draymond Green made his case a week ago for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award, the betting odds have swung significantly in his favor. Green is the new frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year honors at most sportsbooks, including BetOnline.ag, taking over the top spot from Evan Mobley. In the view of Mobley’s Cavaliers teammates, those … [Read more...] about Cavs Players, Atkinson Advocate For Mobley As DPOY
Central Notes: Mobley, Cavs, Mathurin, Holland, Sasser
Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley is viewed as one of the favorites for Defensive Player of the Year in 2024/25, and while he had no qualms about making a case for himself, he was more interested in talking about the team’s goals when he recently spoke to Mark Medina of Sportskeeda. “I’m mostly just focused on the playoffs,” Mobley said. “I’m just trying to be as great as possible … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mobley, Cavs, Mathurin, Holland, Sasser
And-Ones: Rebuilding Teams, Free Agency, Flagg, NBL
Among 11 NBA teams in various stages of their respective rebuilds, the Spurs are best positioned for the long run, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). San Antonio’s place atop the rankings has a lot to do with the presence of Victor Wembanyama on the roster, but Bontemps points to Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and recently acquired point guard De’Aaron Fox as … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Rebuilding Teams, Free Agency, Flagg, NBL
Central Notes: Mitchell, Slumping Cavs, Cunningham, Lillard
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is owning responsibility for Cleveland’s current losing streak, which extended to four games on Friday in Phoenix, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes (subscription required). “Put this on me,” Mitchell said. “When your leader ain’t doing [expletive], this is what happens. If I’m not being who I need to be then we’re not going to get to where we … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Slumping Cavs, Cunningham, Lillard
Central Notes: Cunningham, Duren, Pistons’ Durability, White, Allen, Mobley
The Pistons and Cade Cunningham got a chance to show their stuff Wednesday on a national-televised game against the Heat and they took advantage of it. Cunningham hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final second as the Pistons improved their record to 39-31, 25 more wins than all of last season. Cunningham, a first-time All-Star, deserves to be on an All-NBA team, in the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cunningham, Duren, Pistons’ Durability, White, Allen, Mobley