The Nets are preparing to move forward without Ben Simmons for the remainder of the season, NetsDaily.com’s Chris Milholen relays. Coach Steve Nash didn’t have an update on Simmons, who received an epidural injection for his back injury this week. Nash said he’s just concerned with coaching the players who can suit up. “I think we just have to focus on whose available right … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Simmons, Durant, Curry, Erman, Porzingis
Southeast Notes: Unseld, Herro, Strus, Vincent, J. Johnson
Wes Unseld Jr. has been thrown into the deep end during his first year as an NBA head coach, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, who notes that the Wizards have used a franchise-record 29 players in games this season. Injuries, trades, and COVID-19 outbreaks have shaken up the Wizards’ roster, and Unseld himself missed multiple games when he contracted COVID. … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Unseld, Herro, Strus, Vincent, J. Johnson
Hachimura Could Reclaim Starting Job Before End Of Season
After starting all 105 games he played during his first two NBA seasons, Rui Hachimura has come off the Wizards‘ bench in all 27 of his appearances in 2021/22. However, as Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington tweets, head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said it’s possible Hachimura will re-enter the starting lineup before the end of the season. “Everything is on the table,” Unseld said. … [Read more...] about Hachimura Could Reclaim Starting Job Before End Of Season
And-Ones: Japan Games, Hardy, Prospect Matchups, West
The Warriors and Wizards will play two preseason games in Japan, the NBA announced in a press release. The NBA Japan Games 2022 will be played on September 30 and October 2. “We are excited to once again bring preseason games to our fans in Japan,” commissioner Adam Silver said. The NBA last played games in Japan in 2019, when Houston and Toronto squared off in a pair of … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Japan Games, Hardy, Prospect Matchups, West
Southeast Notes: Wizards, Morris, Bamba, Ball, Thomas
Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. blasted his team’s defensive effort after Saturday’s 127-118 loss to the Blazers, Ava Wallace of the Washington Post writes. Washington allowed Portland to shoot 52% from the floor and 37% from three-point range. The Blazers were led by Josh Hart, who scored 44 points. “It’s not something schematic, it’s some of the same issues,” Unseld explained. … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards, Morris, Bamba, Ball, Thomas