Hoops Rumors

The Pistons would be interested in Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly if Connelly exercises the opt-out clause in his contract with Minnesota at the end of the season, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack post. The dispute between current Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor and minority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore could cause Connelly … [Read more...] about Tim Connelly Among Potential Targets For Pistons’ President Opening

The Bucks are on the verge of elimination but it’s unlikely they’ll have their two best players available for Game 5 of their first-round series with the Pacers. The team is listing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as doubtful to play on Tuesday, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm tweets. Antetokounmpo hasn’t played the entire series due to a left calf strain that he suffered … [Read more...] about Giannis, Lillard Listed As Doubtful For Game 5

As expected, Bucks stars Damian Lillard (right Achilles) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf) have been ruled out Sunday’s Game 4 in Indiana, tweets Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Both players had previously been listed as doubtful. Lillard has been dealing with pain in his Achilles tendon for a few weeks. While he said he was feeling much better entering the playoffs, he … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo Out For Game 4

After Shams Charania reported earlier today that Damian Lillard‘s availability for Game 4 of the Bucks‘ series with Indiana is uncertain, head coach Doc Rivers confirmed that the star guard is dealing with an Achilles strain, telling reporters that Lillard underwent an MRI. Rivers didn’t know the results of that MRI when he spoke to the media, but he indicated that he isn’t … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Lillard, Giannis, Wright, Raptors, Hornets

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was listed as questionable heading into Friday’s Game 3 against Dallas due to right knee inflammation, but he was later upgraded to available, notes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (via Twitter). Leonard returned to action on Tuesday after being sidelined for three-plus week with the knee injury. He played 35 minutes in Game 2 and it’s unclear if two-time … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Leonard, Gafford, Lillard, G. Allen, Jackson