LaMelo Ball has been a polarizing figure throughout his career, with critics arguing that his flashy style will never lead to winning basketball. That may be changing as Ball is showing signs of maturity in his sixth NBA season, including an efficient 37-point performance on Sunday as the Hornets defeated Washington, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer writes in a … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Ball, Bridges, Diabate, White, Knueppel
Coby White Available To Make Hornets Debut Tuesday
For the first time in his NBA career, Coby White will play for a team besides the Bulls on Tuesday. However, the setting will be a familiar one. The seventh-year guard, who was traded from Chicago to Charlotte at this month’s deadline, will be making his Hornets debut at the Bulls’ United Center, his former home arena (Twitter link). White, who turned 26 last Monday, was … [Read more...] about Coby White Available To Make Hornets Debut Tuesday
Community Shootaround: Who Will Come Out Of The East?
The Pistons have held the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference since early November and have maintained a firm grip on that spot. At 42-14, Detroit has a 4.5-game lead on its next-closest competitor in the conference and has a 10-2 record against the other Eastern teams currently in playoff (ie. top-six) position. However, there are still questions about the Pistons’ ability to … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Who Will Come Out Of The East?
Bulls Notes: Simons, Ivey, White, Losing Streak, Collins, Dillingham
There’s uncertainty regarding the status of two recently-acquired guards, Bulls coach Billy Donovan told the media, including the Chicago Sun Times’ Joe Cowley, on Tuesday. Anfernee Simons is dealing with a left hand fracture. Simons injured his hand on Saturday and had imaging done on Monday. Simons actually has an existing fracture in the hand that he’s been dealing with … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Simons, Ivey, White, Losing Streak, Collins, Dillingham
Injury Notes: Avdija, White, Porzingis, Suggs
After a 54-point drubbing at the hands of the Nuggets, the Trail Blazers bounced back with a win over the shorthanded Suns on Sunday in Phoenix, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Portland’s victory came at a cost, however, as Deni Avdija was forced to exit the game after 59 seconds when he tweaked his lower back — he was questionable entering the contest because of the … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Avdija, White, Porzingis, Suggs