Fresh off signing a five-year, $150MM contract extension with the Hawks last month, Jalen Johnson has taken on an increased role so far this season, earning more touches and more play-making responsibilities, as Spencer Davies writes for RG.org. Entering Friday’s game vs. Cleveland, Johnson was averaging 20.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.4 steals in 36.4 minutes … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: J. Johnson, Valanciunas, Kuzma, Heat
Southeast Notes: Carter, Suggs, Bridges, Risacher, Sarr
Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. will return to action on Wednesday against Chicago after missing the past 12 games due to left foot plantar fasciitis, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Head coach Jamahl Mosley told reporters that Carter, who last played on November 3, will be on a minutes limit. “He’s definitely going to be on a minutes (restriction) after sitting out … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Carter, Suggs, Bridges, Risacher, Sarr
Jordan Poole Returns After Missing Two Games With Hip Soreness
Wizards guard Jordan Poole had been cleared to return after missing two games with hip soreness, per Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network (Twitter link). … [Read more...] about Jordan Poole Returns After Missing Two Games With Hip Soreness
Fischer’s Latest: Melton, Warriors, P. Williams, Lakers, Blazers, More
With De’Anthony Melton out for the season, his $12.8MM expiring contract should become a useful trade chip for the Warriors, Jake Fischer said on Friday in his latest Bleacher Report live stream (video link). As Fischer acknowledges, Melton’s expiring money and Non-Bird rights will have little value on their own, but attaching draft picks or players to him could create an … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Melton, Warriors, P. Williams, Lakers, Blazers, More
Southeast Notes: Suggs, Brogdon, Coulibaly, Williams, Salaun, Diabate
Magic guard Jalen Suggs won’t play in tonight’s game against Charlotte due to a left hamstring strain, Marc Spears of ESPN tweets. Suggs has started all of Orlando’s previous 18 games, averaging 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Suggs signed a five-year, $105.5MM extension last month. We have more from the Southeast Division: Malcolm Brogdon has provided a calming … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Suggs, Brogdon, Coulibaly, Williams, Salaun, Diabate