The Magic and Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with victories on Tuesday. They’ll face each other in the East semifinal on Saturday at 5:30 ET, NBA Communications tweets. Orlando was carried by a big outing from offseason acquisition Desmond Bane. He scored 37 points, while Jalen Suggs had 20 points and Paolo Banchero supplied 18. The Magic trailed by 13 … [Read more...] about Magic, Knicks Advance To Cup Semifinals
Fischer’s Latest: Gafford, Pacers, CP3, Clippers, Turner, Warriors
Earlier today, Shams Charania of ESPN passed along several rumors related to the NBA’s trade market, including the fact that the Pacers are on the lookout for a long-term answer at center and that Daniel Gafford is among the players the Mavericks are willing to discuss in trade talks. In his own look at the trade market on Tuesday, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Gafford, Pacers, CP3, Clippers, Turner, Warriors
And-Ones: Reddish, Two-Ways, Rozier, East, All-In Trades
Veteran NBA forward Cam Reddish, who signed with BC Šiauliai in September, has officially left the team and returned to the U.S. for personal reasons, the Lithuanian club announced in a press release. The 10th overall pick in the 2019 draft, Reddish spent six years in the NBA, playing for the Hawks, Knicks, Trail Blazers, and Lakers. He failed to develop into a reliable … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Reddish, Two-Ways, Rozier, East, All-In Trades
Heat Notes: Up-Tempo Style, Rozier, Ware
The Heat got off to a strong start this season behind an innovative up-tempo offense that deemphasizes screens and pick-and-rolls, but the rest of the league is starting to adjust, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). The team suffered its third straight loss Saturday against Sacramento, and coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged the need to fix some … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Up-Tempo Style, Rozier, Ware
Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Gambling Charges
Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty to two federal charges related to illegal sports betting on Monday in Brooklyn federal court, reports Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Rozier was arraigned in alongside friend and alleged co-conspirator Deniro Laster. Rozier was released on $3MM bond secured using his Florida home, Vorkunov adds. Rozier was arrested on October 23 on … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Gambling Charges