NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pistons
Thunder
Statement made.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Thunder rolled past the Lakers, 139-96, in a matchup that didn’t stay competitive for long.
And yes,...
Victor Wembanyama, Ausar Thompson win Defensive Player of Month awards
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for March, marking his third straight win after also...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Wizards, Kyshawn George, Jazz
Pistons
The Pistons say Cade Cunningham “continues to progress” as he recovers from a collapsed lung. He’ll be reevaluated in one week.
That’s about all the...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Thunder
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama is on one.
He dropped 41 points for the second straight game, adding 18 rebounds and three blocks as the Spurs beat the...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Pistons, Tobias Harris, Sixers
Warriors
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr offered an encouraging update on Stephen Curry after the veteran guard participated in another scrimmage on Thursday, according to...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Caris LeVert, Magic, Franz Wagner, Jazz
Pistons
It’s been a strange season for Caris LeVert.
The Pistons guard is averaging career lows across the board, including 7.5 points and 19.5 minutes while...
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff on Jaden Ivey: ‘Can’t overlook the human aspect’
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows Jaden Ivey well, with Ivey on Detroit's roster before being traded to the Bulls in February.
Ivey, of course, was...
Pistons still proving doubters wrong minus Cade Cunningham: ‘We believe we’re best in East’
The Pistons are no longer a feel-good story. They’re a problem.
And as David Aldridge of The Athletic detailed, they’re doing it the old-school way....
NBA Notes: Bucks, Pete Nance, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Warriors
Bucks
The Bucks used a portion of their room exception to sign forward Pete Nance to a three-year deal worth $5.81 million, according to Hoops...
NBPA calls for changes to 65-game rule amid Cade Cunningham situation
The National Basketball Players Association is calling for changes to the NBA’s 65-game minimum rule, citing the situation involving Cade Cunningham, per Tim Reynolds...
Pistons first East team to clinch playoff spot: ‘Joy to coach’
The Pistons are in. And not just in. They are first.
Detroit became the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff berth...
Cade Cunningham injury puts NBA’s 65-game rule back under microscope
The NBA’s 65-game rule isn’t just unpopular. It’s reshaping the season in real time.
And now it’s hitting Detroit.
Cade Cunningham is at 60 qualifying games...
Cade Cunningham injury throws East playoff race into chaos
Cade Cunningham’s injury didn’t just hit Detroit. It shook the entire Eastern Conference.
And yeah, timing is everything. This wasn’t December. This is March. Less...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham diagnosed with collapsed lung, out indefinitely
Star guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Pistons announced. ESPN’s Shams Charania...
