Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has cleared the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the team announced (Twitter link). Ball was assigned to Charlotte’s NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, to get back into game shape. Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer adds (via Twitter) that the second-year guard was subsequently recalled from Greensboro following the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: LaMelo, McDaniels, Anthony, Wizards, Hawks
Wizards Notes: Hachimura, Harrell, Kuzma, Avdija
The Wizards still don’t know when Rui Hachimura will be able to return, but he’ll accompany the team on its upcoming road trip for the first time this season, writes Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Hachimura has been out of action since the start of the season due to personal issues and he’s working his way back into game shape. Coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Hachimura is … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Hachimura, Harrell, Kuzma, Avdija
Kuzma Fined For Obscene Gesture
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has entered the league’s health and safety protocols and won’t play on Saturday, Ava Wallace of the Washington Post tweets. Additionally, Kuzma been fined $15K by the league for making an obscene gesture to a fan, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. Kuzma made the gesture in Detroit on Wednesday. He scored 26 points that night and made the … [Read more...] about Kuzma Fined For Obscene Gesture
Bradley Beal Will Wait To Decide On Extension
Wizards star Bradley Beal is in no hurry to sign another extension with the team, saying on the “Posted Up with Chris Haynes” podcast that he wants to be in charge of his future. Beal received a maximum extension offer in October that would pay him $181.3MM over four seasons. However, he’s not under a deadline and could accept the offer at any time during the 2021/22 season. … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Will Wait To Decide On Extension
Would Sabonis Be Worthy Trade Target?
With a recent report claiming that the Pacers may shake up their roster, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington examines whether Domantas Sabonis should be a trade target for the Wizards. Hughes notes that Rui Hachimura and Thomas Bryant are expected to return soon and the front office would like to see how they fit with their revamped roster. Hughes also notes that the club … [Read more...] about Would Sabonis Be Worthy Trade Target?