Josh Giddey faced his former team for the first time back in October, when the Bulls hosted the Thunder during the first week of the regular season. But Monday’s contest represented the first time that Giddey had returned to Oklahoma City since the two teams completed the trade sending him to Chicago in exchange for Alex Caruso last June. Giddey was a former lottery pick who … [Read more...] about How Giddey/Caruso Trade Has Become Win-Win Deal
Central Notes: Bickerstaff, Prigioni, Atkinson, Jones, Bucks Defense
Not only did five players get ejected for a brawl between the Pistons and Timberwolves on Sunday night, but Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni also got the boot. It wasn’t a coincidence as the two coaches had a verbal altercation, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Hunter Patterson. “There was things said by their … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bickerstaff, Prigioni, Atkinson, Jones, Bucks Defense
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kings, White, Grimes, Mavs
A number of people around the NBA view Wes Wilcox‘s decision to leave his position as the assistant general manager in Sacramento for a college job with the Utah Utes as a sign that the Kings‘ front office is on shaky ground entering the 2025 offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Whether or not the Kings make major changes to … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kings, White, Grimes, Mavs
Bulls Notes: Giddey, White, Karnisovas, Ball
The improved play of Josh Giddey and Coby White has turned the Bulls into a much better team, but it also means both players will be in position to demand big contracts soon, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Giddey has been putting up All-Star numbers since Zach LaVine was traded to Sacramento last month. He’s averaging 20.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.5 … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Giddey, White, Karnisovas, Ball
And-Ones: Award Races, Summer Flight Risks, BRI, RFAs
As we relayed on Wednesday, Warriors forward Draymond Green took over this week as the new betting favorite for Defensive Player of the Year honors, surpassing Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley. Mobley’s teammates and head coach disagree that Green should be considered the frontrunner and Zach Harper of The Athletic sides with the Cavs’ contingent, placing Mobley ahead of Green … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Award Races, Summer Flight Risks, BRI, RFAs