Grant Williams is expected to make his season debut tomorrow at Utah, according to the Hornets (Twitter link), who have officially listed the 27-year-old as probable to suit up against the Jazz. Williams, who is in his seventh NBA season after being selected No. 22 overall in the 2019 draft, has been sidelined since November 23, 2024, when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament … [Read more...] about Grant Williams Expected To Make Season Debut Saturday
Southeast Notes: Wagner Brothers, Trae, Ball, Weaver
The Magic have been typically cagey about the return timelines for Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) and Moritz Wagner (left ACL surgery recovery), but head coach Jamahl Mosley provided updates on both players on Friday, as Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel relays. Franz, who last played on December 7, has been doing on-court work with “a little bit of contact stuff,” … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wagner Brothers, Trae, Ball, Weaver
Hornets Notes: Knueppel, LaMelo, Miller, Kalkbrenner, Williams
Hornets wing Kon Knueppel has been one of the top rookies in 2025/26, but he’s far from content. The 20-year-old tells Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer he’s always looking for ways to level up his game on both ends of the court. “I think an area to grow is definitely being more disruptive defensively,” Knueppel said. “I tend to be where I’m supposed to be, tend to keep … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Knueppel, LaMelo, Miller, Kalkbrenner, Williams
NBA’s Future With Main Street Sports Group In Doubt After Missed Payments
The future of the NBA’s relationship with Main Street Sports Group is uncertain after the company failed to make its January payments to several teams, sources tell Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. Main Street, which is in the process of being sold to DAZN, also missed a payment to Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals last month. According to Friend, that prompted … [Read more...] about NBA’s Future With Main Street Sports Group In Doubt After Missed Payments
Injury Notes: Knueppel, Adebayo, Bailey, Blazers
Hornets standout rookie Kon Knueppel left Friday night’s game against the Magic early due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury, writes Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer. “Kon, he’s an insane competitor — he wants to come back for practice,” coach Charles Lee said on Sunday. “But I do think that he’s made good progress so far. He’s been able … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Knueppel, Adebayo, Bailey, Blazers