Hoops Rumors

Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin, who missed Indiana’s entire playoff run due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder, struggled with having to watch the team advance all the way to the East Finals from the sidelines, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. “It was hard,” Mathurin said. “It was harder than expected, honestly. Watching the playoffs, watching the guys … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mathurin, Pacers, Atkinson, Borrego, Bucks

After using a lottery pick last year to add Bilal Coulibaly, the Wizards may draft another Frenchman early in the 2024 event, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who hears from league sources that the team expects to choose between big man Alexandre Sarr and forward Zaccharie Risacher. Those prospects sit atop most 2024 big boards and mock drafts, so Washington may not … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, DeRozan, Hunter, Jazz, Magic, Thunder, More

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen‘s injury status in the postseason was a source of controversy, as he was ruled questionable with a rib contusion for eight straight games but didn’t appear in any of them. A report following the Cavs’ elimination indicated that some people in the organization were frustrated Allen didn’t push harder to suit up. As Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Allen, Bryant, Pistons Offseason, Bucks

Discussing the Cavaliers‘ head coaching search this week on an episode of the No Cap Room podcast (YouTube link), Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports described Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the candidate who “seems to be the leader in the clubhouse right now.” Atkinson has also been linked to another coaching search this spring, according to Fischer. “Kenny Atkinson was … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Atkinson, Cavs, Wizards, Wagner, Hawks, More