Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will undergo a pair of minor procedures to address issues in his right ankle and right wrist, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that Ball will miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season. As Charania details, Ball played through both injuries in recent weeks, but after consultation with team doctors and outside specialists, the decision was … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Undergoing Procedures On Ankle, Wrist
Southeast Notes: Banchero, Johnson, Nurkic, Niang
The Magic have moved within a half-game of seventh-place Atlanta for the top seed in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. That’s due in large part to Paolo Banchero‘s resurgence. Their star forward has reached the 30-point mark in four consecutive games, including three victories. In 16 games following the All-Star break, Banchero is second in the league in scoring (29.6 … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Banchero, Johnson, Nurkic, Niang
Eastern Notes: Bucks, Okogie, Raptors, Cavs, Wizards
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers met after Tuesday’s loss to Golden State with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that the session served as an “open forum” for the Bucks stars to share ideas for how to get the team out of its recent slump. As Haynes notes, the Bucks have lost five of their last seven games and … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bucks, Okogie, Raptors, Cavs, Wizards
Injury Notes: Thompson, Wiggins, Zion, Hornets, Flagg
Rockets wing Amen Thompson will return on Friday vs. Miami and will immediately reenter the team’s starting lineup, head coach Ime Udoka said today (Twitter link via Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle). Thompson won’t be on a minutes restriction after missing the past six games due to a sprained ankle. Besides being good news for the Rockets, who are vying for playoff … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Thompson, Wiggins, Zion, Hornets, Flagg
And-Ones: Rebuilding Teams, Free Agency, Flagg, NBL
Among 11 NBA teams in various stages of their respective rebuilds, the Spurs are best positioned for the long run, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). San Antonio’s place atop the rankings has a lot to do with the presence of Victor Wembanyama on the roster, but Bontemps points to Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and recently acquired point guard De’Aaron Fox as … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Rebuilding Teams, Free Agency, Flagg, NBL