The Eastern Conference’s top seed begins its first-round series tonight, and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell knows that in order to be looked upon as a one of the game’s biggest stars, he has to deliver in the playoffs, he tells Marc Spears of Andscape. “It’s right there. The biggest thing that holds me back is winning. Talent-wise, I don’t think it’s even a discussion,” he … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Kuzma, Harris, White
Damian Lillard Discusses ‘Scary’ Blood Clot Diagnosis
Speaking to reporters on Friday for the first time since being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf last month, Bucks guard Damian Lillard admitted that learning he had a blood clot was “a little bit scary,” as Eric Nehm and Zach Powell of The Athletic write. “I think I’ve had a couple of surgeries in my career. I’ve had things I’ve had to deal with, … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Discusses ‘Scary’ Blood Clot Diagnosis
Damian Lillard Cleared To Practice, Out For Game 1
April 17: Although Lillard has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Bucks/Pacers series on Saturday, he has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer taking blood-thinning medication, sources tell Charania (Twitter links). It’s a remarkable turnaround for the veteran point guard, who will resume contact workouts and ramp up toward a return, Charania adds. According … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Cleared To Practice, Out For Game 1
G League’s All-Defensive, All-Rookie Teams Unveiled
The NBA has officially announced (via Twitter) the G League’s All-Defensive Team for the 2024/25 season. Here’s the full five-player list: All-NBA G League Defensive Team Braxton Key, Santa Cruz Warriors Ibou Badji, Wisconsin Herd (Bucks‘ affiliate) Isaiah Miller, Austin Spurs Isaac Nogues, Rip City Remix (Trail Blazers‘ affiliate) Moses Brown, Westchester Knicks The top … [Read more...] about G League’s All-Defensive, All-Rookie Teams Unveiled
Scotto’s Latest: Green, Pelicans, Borrego, Suns, Adelman, Sixers
Former Pelicans head of basketball operations David Griffin wanted to fire head coach Willie Green earlier in the season, but was denied by ownership, which has maintained its support for Green, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. A former assistant in Phoenix, Green has been mentioned as a possible target for the Suns as they seek a new head coach of their own. But now that … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Green, Pelicans, Borrego, Suns, Adelman, Sixers