12:37pm: The Spurs have officially waived Satoransky, the team announced in a press release. He’ll clear waivers on Monday, at which point he’ll be free to sign with Washington. 11:19am: Veteran guard Tomas Satoransky is preparing to sign with the Wizards after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Spurs, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. Satoransky is in the final year of a … [Read more...] about Tomas Satoransky Bought Out By Spurs, Looks To Join Wizards
Posing Five Questions For Wizards Following All-Star Break
Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington poses five questions for the Wizards now that the All-Star break has passed. Among the topics Hughes addresses is Kristaps Porzingis‘ potential role, specifically how much he’ll play. The 26-year-old has only appeared in 34 games this season due to injuries. … [Read more...] about Posing Five Questions For Wizards Following All-Star Break
No Timetable For Porzingis' Debut
The Wizards traded for Kristaps Porzingis on February 10, but it sounds like they’ll continue to have to wait for his debut. He wasn’t a full participant in practice Wednesday or Thursday and coach Wes Unseld Jr. says Porzingis will be ramped up over a period of time, going from one-on-one to three-on-three then five-on-five. He has no definitive timetable for a return and is … [Read more...] about No Timetable For Porzingis' Debut
Southeast Notes: LaMelo, Young, Heat, Kuzma
The Hornets find themselves armed with a freshly-minted All-Star in point guard LaMelo Ball and a 2022 Most Improved Player candidate in forward Miles Bridges. Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer wonders if the club will be able to maximize Ball while he remains in his prime. Fowler is skeptical of that happening this season at least. The 29-31 club has lost nine of its last … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: LaMelo, Young, Heat, Kuzma
Rui Hachimura Reminds Wizards Of Upside
Wizards forward Rui Hachimura scored 14 fourth-quarter points to defeat the Nets on Thursday, reminding the team of his upside, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington writes. Hachimura finished with 20 points in 27 minutes off the bench, shooting 8-of-15 from the floor. “Rui, he’s just got the joy back… I can see that smile again, I can see that laugh, I can see that joy,” … [Read more...] about Rui Hachimura Reminds Wizards Of Upside