Frank Martin: “Winning teams don’t overwhelm you with talent, they punish you for your mistakes”

Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick discussed how his efficient three-point shooting opens up the opportunity for backdoor cuts following last night’s 130-122 road win vs. the Indiana Pacers (18 points/5 rebounds/2 assists/1 steal/7-9 FG/4-4 3-PT/+3 +/-). (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “Something that I spoke to coach Darko about is just…

The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement to sign shooting guard Jaylen Nowell for the remainder of the season, utilizing an injury hardship exception. Nowell, who has already featured in three games for the Pistons, has been contributing effectively, averaging 8.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 16.5 minutes…

Photo: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Several executives believe that Nate McMillan won’t retain his head coaching position in the Atlanta Hawks following this season, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. “In talking with several NBA executives about the Atlanta Hawks, there’s a prevailing prediction from outside the organization – coach Nate McMillan…

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan believes that the Polish national team can make the 2024 Paris Olympics.  (via San Antonio Spurs): “I wanna play in the Olympics, I feel like we have a really good chance. I’ve played every game this season, knock on wood, I finish it, and…

This story appears in SLAM 240. Get your copy here. Over the weekend of September 3rd, thousands of fans streamed into the house that Michael Jordan built, the United Center in Chicago. DeMar DeRozan wasn’t laced up. There was no game going on. Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters were…

Detroit — Earl Cureton had a long and well-traveled professional basketball career, which spanned nearly two decades and saw him play with seven NBA franchises and multiple organizations overseas. Cureton, who played for the University of Detroit and later the Detroit Pistons and for many years has been working as a…