Hoops Rumors

The Hornets have named Shelly Cayette-Weston as their president of business operations, according to a team press release. Cayette-Weston, who will join the organization on July 1, has spent 12 years with the Cavaliers, including the last two as executive VP & chief commercial officer. “I think my strength really centers around relationships and that’s the start of it,” … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Cayette-Weston, Banchero, Clingan, Adebayo

Cavaliers leading scorer Donovan Mitchell will miss Game 4 against the Celtics tonight due to a left calf strain, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. The absence of Mitchell puts Cleveland in a dire situation as it tries to even the series. The Cavs trail the top-seeded Celtics, 2-1, after losing Game 3 on their home floor. Mitchell was listed as questionable to play on Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell Won’t Play In Game 4

Donovan Mitchell had 33 points in Game 3 of the Cavaliers’ series against the Celtics on Saturday but there’s no guarantee he’ll play in Game 4 on Monday night. He’s listed as questionable due to a left calf strain, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen is also listed as questionable due to a bruised rib, which has kept him out of action for … [Read more...] about Mitchell Listed As Questionable For Monday’s Game

The Cavaliers may have a shot at a second-round upset after discovering a formula for beating the Celtics in Game 2, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Cleveland, which was burned by Boston’s three-point shooting in the series opener, concentrated on eliminating open looks from beyond the arc. On offense, the Cavs made a greater effort to get the ball to Evan Mobley, who had … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Notes: Game 2 Win, Bickerstaff, Wade, Allen

The depth of this season’s playoff rosters serves as a reminder that the Pistons are severely lacking in that department, suggests Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Sankofa points to the five rotation players on the West’s top-seeded Thunder who went undrafted or were second-round picks as something of an indictment on Detroit’s inability to find much value at that … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons’ Depth, Trade Options, Mitchell