The Sixers put a stop to their extended losing streak last night, besting the Pistons 123-98. Philly’s historical 26-game skid ties them with the 2010/11 Cavs for the NBA record of most consecutive losses. Here’s more from the week that was:
- We heard Dario Saric was going to forego the draft and sign in Europe. His former agent disagreed with the decision, but word now is Saric’s likely to declare.
- Noah Vonleh says he’ll declare for this year’s draft.
- Count Vasilije Micic in for the draft as well.
- T.J. Warren is heading for the NBA too.
- JaKarr Sampson will leave SJU and put his name in the draft.
- Montrezl Harrell, Rodney Hood, and Juwan Staten are entering the draft too.
- Artem Klimenko will also enter the draft.
- R.J. Hunter is staying at Georgia State.
- Mark Jackson sought a coaching gig with both the Clippers and Nets.
- Despite the controversy, Jackson isn’t worried about an extension with the Warriors.
- There’s mutual interest between Mike D’Antoni and Marshall.
- French center Mouhammadou Jaiteh entered his name in the draft.
- The Nets want to re-sign Paul Pierce.
- The Kings held off on re-signing Royce White.
- Chris Bosh said he and LeBron James would be in Miami next season.
- The Pistons are getting their own D-League club.
- It’s likely the Pistons will go after Tom Izzo.
- D.J. Stephens got a second 10-day deal from the Bucks.
- It looked like the Kings were set to sign Chris Johnson, but the deal fell through.
- Rodrigue Beaubois will play in Belgium.
- Metta World Peace wants to re-join the Knicks.
- We heard Joel Embiid would officially declare for the draft this week, but he says he still hasn’t made up his mind.
- The Spurs 2013 first-rounder, Livio Jean-Charles, will stay overseas next season.
- James Nunnally hooked on with the Sixers for a second 10-day pact.
- Tyler Ennis is moving on from Syracuse for the draft.
- Kyle Anderson will enter his name in the draft, as will his teammate Zach LaVine.
- Reggie Williams got a second 10-day contract from the Thunder.
- Willie Reed signed with the Kings for the remainder of the year.
- Semaj Christon will leave Xavier for the draft.
- Steve Kerr is the frontrunner to get the Knicks coaching gig.
- LaQuinton Ross will be entering the draft.
- Shane Battier is almost certainly going to retire after this season.
- Kevin Love is interested in the Bulls.
- The Nets inked Jorge Gutierrez to a two-year deal.
- Josh Powell will play in the Philippines.
- The Warriors are bringing in Hilton Armstrong on a 10-day deal.
- We heard Patrick Beverley was likely sidelined for the year, but he believes he might be able to return.
- The Bucks opted not to re-sign Chris Wright to a second 10-day deal.
- The Sixers inked Casper Ware to a second 10-day pact.
- Sasha Vujacic signed in Italy.
- The Pelicans confirmed Ryan Anderson would miss the remainder of the season.