NBA News: May 27th

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REVOLUTIONIZING THE COURT: DETROIT PISTONS TAP TRAJAN LANGDON AS BASKETBALL OPERATIONS HEAD

The Detroit Pistons have appointed Trajan Langdon as their new president of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The agreement is expected to be finalized as early as next week, reports Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill.

Langdon brings a wealth of experience, having spent the last five seasons as the general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans. Before that, the 48-year-old served as the assistant general manager for the Brooklyn Nets starting in 2019.

The Pistons considered several candidates, including Tim Connelly from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dennis Lindsey from the Dallas Mavericks, and Marc Eversley from the Chicago Bulls. They also expressed interest in Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst but were not granted permission to interview him.

This decision comes as the Pistons aim to rebuild after finishing with the NBA’s worst record for the second consecutive season. Detroit holds the fifth pick in the upcoming draft, and Langdon’s leadership will be crucial in guiding the team’s future direction, important for the next NBA season.

CLEARING THE AIR: NBA CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION INTO JOSH GIDDEY, OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER GUARD

In recent developments, the NBA has officially concluded its investigation into allegations surrounding Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey’s involvement with a female minor. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, this decision follows the closure of a parallel probe by the Newport Beach Police Department, which found no evidence to support the online accusations made against Giddey.

The controversy emerged last November when social media platforms were flooded with claims regarding Giddey’s purported inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. Both the NBA and Newport Beach PD launched thorough investigations into the matter, conducting separate inquiries to ascertain the truth.

Throughout this ordeal, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has maintained that Giddey’s situation is a private matter. Meanwhile, Giddey himself acknowledged facing challenging times during the season, as noted by reporter Rylan Stiles.

For Giddey, who recently completed his third season with the Thunder, the closure of these investigations likely comes as a relief. With this episode behind him, the young guard can now focus on his professional career and continue his development within the NBA, relevant for the NBA Playoffs odds.

BRONNY JAMES’ NBA DRAFT JOURNEY SPARKS EXCITEMENT AMONG SUNS AND LAKERS

As the NBA draft approaches, attention is turning towards Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James. Sources indicate that the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams vying to host James for a pre-draft workout. Despite receiving over 10 invitations, James plans to visit only a select few teams.

The Suns, holding the No. 22 overall pick, are reportedly considering James as a potential first-round selection. After declaring for the draft following a single season at USC, where he averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, James has impressed scouts with his performance at the combine.

Notably, he placed second in the 3-point shooting drill and recorded the sixth-best max vertical leap. With his agent, Rich Paul, confirming that James won’t be signing a two-way contract, speculation is rife regarding his potential landing spot in the NBA, and this has a direct impact on the NBA betting lines.

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