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
Central Notes: Trent Jr., Wiseman, Giddey, Vucevic
Gary Trent Jr.‘s preseason debut for the Bucks didn’t go well. The former Toronto guard suffered a hyperextension of his left elbow when he ran into the Pistons’ Jalen Duren, who was setting a screen late in the first half, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm notes. Trent, who made two of his three shot attempts before he exited, signed a one-year deal with Milwaukee in July. The Bucks … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Trent Jr., Wiseman, Giddey, Vucevic
Bucks Notes: Lillard, Giannis, Free Agent Signings, Middleton
After the Bucks traded for Damian Lillard late in September of 2023, there were only a few days for him and Giannis Antetokounmpo to get acquainted before the start of training camp. There’s hope that a year of playing together will help the two stars push the team back into title contention, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “I think now we’re in a very, very good place,” … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Lillard, Giannis, Free Agent Signings, Middleton
And-Ones: G League Trades, Flagg, 2025 Draft, Howard, Parsons, More
The Rip City Remix – the Trail Blazers‘ G League affiliate – have completed a series of trades involving players who have signed Exhibit 10 contracts with NBA teams this fall, according to a press release from the team. The Remix acquired Henri Drell‘s returning rights in a three-team trade with the Texas Legends and Windy City Bulls, sending the returning rights for Jazian … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G League Trades, Flagg, 2025 Draft, Howard, Parsons, More