After starting each of the Pistons‘ first 20 games of the Season, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson sat out on Monday vs. Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain. As Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press relays (via Twitter), head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed confidence before the game that “other guys (would) step up” in Robinson’s absence, and reserve forward Ron Holland made … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Holland, Sasser, Cavs, Bulls, Thompson
Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Pistons guard Cade Cunningham are the NBA’s Players of the Month for October/November, earning the honor for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively, per an announcement from the league (Twitter link). It’s the ninth time that Jokic has won a Player of the Month award over the course of his 11-year career. He earned it in this case with … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Central Notes: Garland, Ball, White, Furphy, Siakam
The Cavaliers will be without a handful of players for tonight’s matchup against the Pacers. Darius Garland (toe injury management) and Lonzo Ball (illness) have been added to the list of players declared out. Larry Nance Jr., Max Strus, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill had already been listed as out of action with various ailments. Here’s more from the Central Division: Coby … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Garland, Ball, White, Furphy, Siakam
Bulls Considered Unlikely To Trade For Anthony Davis
The Bulls’ front office has engaged in internal discussions about trading for Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, according to Jamal Collier of ESPN. Davis is viewed as a potential solution for the team’s poor interior defense, but sources tell Collier that Chicago is reluctant to make any move that involves giving up a portion of its young core until it becomes more … [Read more...] about Bulls Considered Unlikely To Trade For Anthony Davis
Bulls Notes: Okoro, White, Smith, Essengue
The Bulls are stumbling over a soft part of their schedule, losing Friday at Charlotte after falling to New Orleans and needing a late rally to top Washington by a single point, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times (subscription required). After a fast start that included wins over Detroit, New York and Cleveland, Chicago has fallen back to .500 at 9-9 and may be headed … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Okoro, White, Smith, Essengue