After starting Pacers swingman Andrew Nembhard got into foul trouble during Indiana’s Game 3 playoff series loss to Milwaukee, reserve guard Ben Sheppard found himself playing more minutes than he had in the contests prior. Sheppard knocked down a three-point shot during his six first-half minutes and the Pacers outscored Milwaukee by six points during those minutes. He went … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Sheppard, Pacers, Bulls, Strus
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Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been named the NBA’s Teammate of the Year for the 2024/25 season, the league announced today (via Twitter). The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award “recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment to his team,” per the NBA. The award isn’t voted … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry Named 2024/25 Teammate Of The Year
Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s defensive spotlight directly on Jarrett Allen, his star big man. “We all know J.A.’s next step is to be able to guard five out, Atkinson said. “I think it’s a challenge. But he’s more than capable with his versatility. I will say this, they apply that, but we also have two bigs offensively, so they’re going to have to guard … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out
Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s defensive spotlight directly on Jarrett Allen, his star big man. “We all know J.A.’s next step is to be able to guard five out, Atkinson said. “I think it’s a challenge. But he’s more than capable with his versatility. I will say this, they apply that, but we also have two bigs offensively, so they’re going to have to guard … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson: Jarrett Allen’s next step is to be able to guard five out
Tyrese Haliburton’s father will not attend his son’s Indiana Pacers games for foreseeable future, including playoff series vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
John Haliburton came under fire for confronting Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court moments after Indiana eliminated Milwaukee during the first round. … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton’s father will not attend his son’s Indiana Pacers games for foreseeable future, including playoff series vs. Cleveland Cavaliers