Hoops Rumors

Forward Pat Connaughton was out of the Bucks‘ rotation for four games before giving the team a boost in Tuesday’s win at Miami, contributing 10 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes. Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscriber link) has the story on how the veteran wing stayed ready while being unsure of when his next opportunity would arise. … [Read more...] about Connaughton Discusses Being Out Of Rotation

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, out since October 28 due to a sprained right wrist, is targeting Wednesday’s contest in Orlando for his return to action, sources tell Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. It’s the second game of a back-to-back set for the Bulls, who are in Washington on Tuesday. According to Charania and Shelburne, Ball went through an extensive workout in front … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Connaughton, Trent, Strus

There’s good news and bad news for the Nets on their latest injury report, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post relays. Leading scorer Cam Thomas has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game in Phoenix due to left hamstring soreness. Thomas, who has also dealt with an illness and a sore back as of late, was removed in the third quarter on Monday vs. Golden State to “protect him from … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Nets, Giannis, Morant, Poole, Hayes

Jaden Ivey is eligible for a rookie scale extension after this season and the Pistons guard has bounced back from a subpar sophomore campaign. With Cade Cunningham sidelined by a hip injury, Ivey scored the game-winner against Toronto on Monday. He finished with 25 points and eight assists. He’s averaging 18.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists. “(Ivey) played a complete … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ivey, Thompson, Middleton, Haliburton

Signing Donovan Mitchell to an extension was crucial to the Cavaliers’ stability, center Jarrett Allen told Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Mitchell inked a three-year, maximum-salary extension in July. Cleveland owns the league’s best record, having improved to 17-1 with a win over Toronto on Sunday. “Donovan is a star. He’s a top-10 player in the league, some would say, and I … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Allen, Giannis, Lillard, Sheppard