The New York Knicks signed Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year contract to bolster their backcourt and provide reserve playmaking, with Brogdon bringing experience as a former Sixth Man of the Year and a career shooter.
Indiana University basketball is preparing for the upcoming transfer window, focusing on rebuilding their guard rotation and adding depth to their backcourt. The team is targeting players who can provide scoring punch, floor spacing, and rim protection. Several names have emerged as potential targets, including Kanaan Carlyle, Ryan Conwell, Connor Essegian, Connor Hickman, Tony Perkins, Myles Rice, Leland Walker, Ben Humrichous, Adou Thiero, Cade Tyson, Aaron Bradshaw, Pharrel Payne, and Amari Williams. The Hoosiers are looking to address their roster needs as they accelerate their efforts to build a competitive team for the upcoming season.
Rutgers basketball's backcourt depth takes a hit as starting guard Derek Simpson enters the transfer portal, leaving the team with two more years of eligibility remaining.
The Detroit Pistons traded up to select Marcus Sasser in the 2023 NBA Draft, adding a stabilizing player and personality to their backcourt depth. Sasser provides shooting, playmaking, and forceful point-of-attack defending. However, with the Pistons already having three guards selected in the previous three drafts, it remains to be seen how they will make room for Sasser in their rotation.