G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson, the consensus No. 2 prospect in the 2023 draft class, has been diagnosed with a nose fracture after entering the concussion protocols and missing the team’s last four games, writes Cody Taylor of Rookie Wire. Although Henderson has already been sidelined since November 18, the injury isn’t considered a long-term one and he’s being listed … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Henderson, Top Offseason Adds, 2022 Re-Draft
De’Aaron Fox Discusses Agent Change, Love For Sacramento, More
After previously being represented by Chris Gaston and the Family First Sports Firm, Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox decided to change agencies and switch to Klutch Sports earlier this month. That move fueled some speculation about Fox’s future, but he tells Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report that his decision doesn’t mean he has any desire to leave Sacramento. “When you’re an … [Read more...] about De’Aaron Fox Discusses Agent Change, Love For Sacramento, More
Pacers Notes: Turner, Hield, Nembhard, Haliburton
Lakers fans offered loud cheers Monday night for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, two Pacers veterans who have been rumored as L.A. trade targets for several months, writes Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register. The Lakers rejected the potential swap because of Indiana’s insistence on getting unprotected first-round picks in 2027 and 2029, but the rumors haven’t died down. Both … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Turner, Hield, Nembhard, Haliburton
Kerr: Green Remains Heartbeat Of Team
Draymond Green‘s status with the Warriors franchise seemed tenuous after he punched Jordan Poole during a practice in training camp. However, Green has reestablished himself as an indispensable cog as they shoot for a second consecutive title, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area writes. “I’ve said for years that Draymond is the heartbeat of our team,” coach Steve Kerr said. … [Read more...] about Kerr: Green Remains Heartbeat Of Team
Sasha Vezenkov Continues To Shine In EuroLeague
In other international basketball news, Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov won the EuroLeague’s “MVP of the Round” award on Saturday for the fourth time in 10 weeks so far this season, per a press release. Vezenkov, whose NBA rights were acquired by the Kings this past summer, is one of five draft-and-stash players we highlighted on Friday as candidates to eventually make an … [Read more...] about Sasha Vezenkov Continues To Shine In EuroLeague
And-Ones: Frazier, Offseason Moves, 2023 Draft, Rookies
Former Rockets guard Michael Frazier has signed with the Illawara Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League, the team announced in a press release. Frazier will serve as an injury replacement for another former NBA player, George King. Frazier, 28, went undrafted out of Florida in 2015 and spent several seasons in the G League, plus one in Italy, before getting an … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Frazier, Offseason Moves, 2023 Draft, Rookies
Five Draft-And-Stash Players Worth Knowing
Not every player drafted in a given year signs an NBA contract right away. Each year, at least a handful of draftees are “stashed” either in the G League or in various professional leagues around the world. The NBA team that drafted the player retains his exclusive NBA rights as he continues to develop his skills elsewhere. Some of these players never end up making it to the … [Read more...] about Five Draft-And-Stash Players Worth Knowing
Pacific Notes: Warriors, Green, AD, Lakers, Clippers
Chris Mannix and Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated debate how long the Warriors should hold onto their young talent. Both writers believe that former lottery picks James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody have the potential to be quality players down the road, but none are contributing much right now, and the bench has been a disaster after letting several players walk … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors, Green, AD, Lakers, Clippers
Fischer’s Latest: Bey, Suns, K. Martin, Collins, J. Holiday
Team personnel around the NBA are keeping an eye on Pistons forward Saddiq Bey, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who says Detroit has received some calls from clubs inquiring about the third-year pro. Bey has been considered part of the Pistons’ core since being selected 19th overall in the 2020 draft. However, his production has dipped so far this season and he was … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Bey, Suns, K. Martin, Collins, J. Holiday