Pistons guard Jaden Ivey had a very promising 2024/25 season — for the 30 games he was on the floor, at least.
Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reviews Ivey’s third pro season and considers what’s next for him, noting that the third-year pro evolved as a jump shooter and a creator under new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
Across the aforementioned 30 healthy bouts, Ivey averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 boards and 4.0 dimes per game ahead of becoming extension-eligible this summer. Bickerstaff has been an ardent fan of Ivey’s play, according to Langlois, who writes that the 6’4″ guard can thrive both off-ball alongside All-NBA point guard Cade Cunningham and as a lead ball handler without Cunningham.
Langlois observes that Ivey’s role leading bench units could hinge on what happens with reserve guard Dennis Schröder in free agency.
There’s more out of the Central Division:
- The Bulls are potentially interested in selecting BYU guard Egor Demin with the No. 12 pick in this month’s draft — if he’s still available at that point, as Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times reiterates in a story breaking down four potential lottery targets for the team. Cowley, who previously reported Chicago’s potential interest in Demin, also takes a closer look at Derik Queen, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Asa Newell.
- The Pacers, now back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, face a major decision this summer when it comes to the future of free agent center Myles Turner, per Peter Botte of The New York Post. While Indiana is considered likely to retain the 6’11” big man, he could become a hot commodity this summer. A unique three-and-D center, the Texas alum has been a critical contributor to his team’s two straight Eastern Conference Finals runs, and will prove integral if it hopes to fend off Oklahoma City in the Finals. Indiana holds a $2.9MM option on his backup, Tony Bradley, while third-stringer Thomas Bryant will also hit unrestricted free agency.
- In case you missed it, Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was honored as the club’s Eastern Conference Finals MVP for his performance against New York, in a narrow 5-4 vote.
Turner will get a 4 yr contract from Indy.
Hopefully we get a Championship this year.
Turner definitely isn’t leaving The pacers but maybe Naz or Nickeil could go to the pistons
my guess is myles gets 4yr/130 mil from indy
he aint goin anywhere
Egor Demin is not a guard. He plays the same position as Buzelis. And Williams while we are it. When Bulls understand that. They may actually start to make progress.
Demin has potential to be a solid wing, SF. He has size and can handle the ball. He has been moving up in the draft. Since the combine where his size and game showed out. He may not be there for Bulls.
Bulls were smart they should just take Sorber. He has a big future as a big PF/C. He is ready to help now. Think Duren with offense ….
It would be so Bulls to draft a guy they already have who can’t shoot. See Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry, Patrick Williams for confirmation. Ayo couldn’t really shoot either when they drafted him but willed himself to be better.
Uncle : i think i need a really good weeds at draft day. This love make me stressed
I’m debating whether to buy a new TV now or wait to see if I can get a better deal. Once I hit 3o the other thing became just a sleep aid.
Uncle : its hard to be bulls fans nowday, but i wont leave them,never.
As a wizards fan I’d love sorber with our second 1st if we move up a few slots to get him. Huge fan of his game plus he’s a local kid from Gtown
this team is irrelevant, boring, and incompetent, a triple threat for ambivalence
But they all have impressive wingspans.