Speaking to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis revealed that the mysterious illness that affected him late in the 2024/25 season and in the playoffs was eventually diagnosed as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. The condition, known as POTS, causes a person’s heart to beat faster than normal when he sits or stands up and can result in extreme … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Porzingis, Herro, Magic, Bridges
Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested In Relation To Gambling Probe
9:28 am: Rozier’s attorney Jim Trusty has shared the following statement with NBC News: “A long time ago, we reached out to these prosecutors to tell them we should have an open line of communication. They characterized Terry as a subject, not a target, but at 6 a.m. this morning they called to tell me FBI agents were trying to arrest him in a hotel. “It is unfortunate that … [Read more...] about Heat’s Terry Rozier Arrested In Relation To Gambling Probe
Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Placed On Leave By NBA
Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been placed on immediate leave from their respective teams, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link). “We are in the process of reviewing the federal indictments announced today,” the league said in a statement. “Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups are being placed on immediate leave from … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Placed On Leave By NBA
Stein’s Latest: Connaughton, Knicks, Mazzulla, Curry, Mavs
Charlotte’s decision to release Spencer Dinwiddie — after signing the veteran guard to a guaranteed minimum-salary contract over the summer — surprised some people around the NBA, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). There was some speculation that the Hornets might waive Pat Connaughton instead, but Stein hears the team decided to keep the veteran wing … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Connaughton, Knicks, Mazzulla, Curry, Mavs
Hornets’ Collin Sexton Discusses Leadership, Contract, More
Veteran guard Collin Sexton has quickly emerged as a leader for a young Hornets team, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Both the Hornets and Sexton are trying to create a winning culture in Charlotte, and head coach Charles Lee appreciates the 26-year-old’s willingness to speak up. “Yeah, he’s not afraid to just communicate,” Lee said. “I think, number one, … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Collin Sexton Discusses Leadership, Contract, More