Alex Sarr is expected to make his return from the adductor injury that kept him sidelined for the month of December on Thursday against the Spurs. The Wizards released their injury report (via Twitter), which didn’t include either him or Bilal Coulibaly, who has missed the last four games with an oblique injury. Sarr has played in 16 of the Wizards’ 24 games this season, … [Read more...] about Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly Expected To Make Return Thursday
Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More
As the only NBA team with cap room, the Nets figure to be active on the in-season trade market and will be open to taking on unwanted salary if it comes attached to a more valuable asset. However, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes (subscription required), there will be over-the-cap teams around the NBA with the ability to accommodate salary dumps using various … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More
Wizards Notes: Sarr, Carrington, Whitmore, Zone
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe provided an update on Alex Sarr‘s recovery from the adductor injury that has kept him sidelined for the last six games, telling reporters on Sunday that the big man has not progressed to doing on-court work during practice, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post (Twitter link). As Shankar notes (via Twitter), Keefe previously referred to Sarr’s … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Sarr, Carrington, Whitmore, Zone
Thunder, Spurs Advance In NBA Cup: League Announces Schedule Changes
The Thunder and Spurs will meet in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday after winning their respective quarterfinal matchups on Wednesday. The Thunder improved to 24-1 on the season with a blowout home victory over the Suns. The game was never close, as Oklahoma City won each quarter by double-digits and defeated Phoenix by 49 points, making it the most lopsided loss … [Read more...] about Thunder, Spurs Advance In NBA Cup: League Announces Schedule Changes
Southeast Notes: Risacher, Whitmore, Herro, Knueppel, Salaun
After a promising first NBA season in which he placed second in Rookie of the Year voting, Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher has seen his numbers drop off a little this fall. Last year’s No. 1 overall pick is averaging 11.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game with a .453/.296/.677 shooting line through 22 outings after putting up 12.6 PPG and 3.6 RPG on .458/.355/.711 shooting as a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Risacher, Whitmore, Herro, Knueppel, Salaun