Rookies Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley have re-energized the Hornets’ franchise, Steve Aschburner of NBA.com writes. Knueppel is challenging top pick and college teammate Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year honors. “I knew the four guys we were bringing in … they were just so secure in themselves,” president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Wizards, Heat, Herro
Southeast Notes: Magic, Ware, Heat, Wizards, Hornets
The Magic were blown out at home by the Hornets on Thursday, falling 124-97 to a team that trailed them by eight games in the standings entering the contest. Although Orlando was missing starters Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee), several Magic players expressed frustration after the loss about the club’s inconsistent play, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Ware, Heat, Wizards, Hornets
And-Ones: Bediako, All-Stars, Rookies, Team-Friendly Deals
Charles Bediako‘s bid to rejoin Alabama’s men’s basketball team more than two years after he was on a two-way contract with an NBA team could have major ramifications, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, who notes that NBA clubs will likely be keeping a close eye on the case. As we outlined on Wednesday, Bediako is suing the NCAA in an attempt to rejoin the Crimson Tide … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Bediako, All-Stars, Rookies, Team-Friendly Deals
Wizards Granted Disabled Player Exception
The Wizards have been awarded a disabled player exception, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link). The team applied for a DPE last week after announcing that Cam Whitmore would miss the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. An NBA team becomes eligible for a disabled player exception when one of its players … [Read more...] about Wizards Granted Disabled Player Exception
Injury Notes: Giddey, Reid, H. Jones, Whitmore
Bulls guard Josh Giddey was upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the Clippers before being ruled out (Twitter links via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network). Giddey, who is working his way back from a strained left hamstring, could return to action on Thursday in Minnesota, head coach Billy Donovan said. Forward Patrick Williams is dealing with a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Giddey, Reid, H. Jones, Whitmore