NBA Notebook: Turner Navigates Bucks Transition, Bulls Rely on Smith, Pistons Lean Toward Stability
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MILWAUKEE — Center Myles Turner acknowledged that moving to the Bucks after a decade with the Pacers has been challenging, telling the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he is “embracing the uncomfortable part” of his new role. In his first season outside Indiana, Turner’s statistics have dipped, but he said growth comes from discomfort and expected the transition to be difficult.
Bulls Struggle Without Smith
Chicago is 0-7 in games Jalen Smith has missed and 17-13 when the forward is available, according to RG.org. Smith’s plus-3.5 net rating leads the roster, and coach Billy Donovan praised the 24-year-old’s willingness to play both front-court positions, noting that his flexibility has steadied the rotation beyond what box scores show.
Pistons Prioritize Continuity
At 28-9 with a four-game lead in the Eastern Conference, Detroit is expected to value continuity over a major trade deadline swing, per the Detroit Free Press. The club still controls a $14 million traded player exception, giving it room to add a role player without moving core pieces. Names mentioned as possible fits include Sam Hauser, Bobby Portis, Georges Niang and rookie forward Zaccharie Risacher.
Source: Hoops Wire
