Reports that the Bulls, Trail Blazers and Grizzlies are all interested in moving up in the draft could create some trade options for the Pistons with the No. 5 pick, writes James L. Edwards of The Athletic. He explores potential deals with all three teams that would still leave Detroit with a first-round selection. Edwards’ proposed trade with Chicago is a swap for No. 11 in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Ham, Bucks, Cavaliers
Hall of Famer Chet Walker Passes Away
Hall of Famer Chet Walker has died at age 84, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. His death was announced by the National Basketball Players Association. Walker was a seven-time All-Star who played 13 NBA seasons from 1962-75. After starring at Bradley University, he was selected by the Syracuse Nationals with the 14th pick in the 1962 draft and remained with the team when it … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Chet Walker Passes Away
And-Ones: Poland, Sochan, M. James, J. Porter, More
The Polish national team has formally announced a 17-man preliminary roster for next month’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Valencia, Spain (hat tip to Eurohoops). Poland will be grouped with Finland and the Bahamas in that tournament and will vie with Angola, Lebanon, and Spain for the right to compete in the 12-team men’s basketball tournament at the Olympics in … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Poland, Sochan, M. James, J. Porter, More
2024 NBA Draft Picks By Team
The Spurs and Trail Blazers were among the winners on last month’s draft lottery day, with the results on May 12 ensuring that both teams would have a pair of lottery picks in 2024. San Antonio received Toronto’s top-six protected first-rounder when it dropped to No. 8, while Portland was assured of receiving Golden State’s top-four protected first-rounder when it remained at … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft Picks By Team
Draft Rumors: Buzelis, Clingan, Dillingham, Topic, More
Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN recently updated their top-100 list, with several new tidbits of information on prospects ranked in the top 25 (subscription required). Sources tell Givony that G League Ignite forward Matas Buzelis “will work out for almost every team in the top five.” As Givony writes, teams are intrigued by Buzelis’ size, skills, versatility and … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Buzelis, Clingan, Dillingham, Topic, More