1:02 pm: Payton’s new 10-day contract is now official, the Hornets confirmed in a press release. It will run through next Thursday (Feb. 27). 12:45 pm: Following the expiration of his first 10-day contract with the Hornets earlier this week, veteran point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a second 10-day deal with the team, agent Darrell Comer tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Elfrid Payton To Second 10-Day Deal
Eastern Notes: Green, Giannis, Moore, Wizards
When a buyout opportunity materialized for Javonte Green in New Orleans, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reached out to the veteran swingman to convey the team’s interest in him and to chat about a number of topics, including some not related to basketball, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). As Fedor writes, Atkinson knew the 31-year-old from his … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Green, Giannis, Moore, Wizards
Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Sixers rookie Justin Edwards sprained his left ankle during a post-All-Star practice this week, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The injury will cost Edwards at least a couple games. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link), the 21-year-old has been ruled out for Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday vs. Brooklyn. The plan is for … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Mark Williams Discusses Rescinded Lakers Trade
Hornets center Mark Williams appears likely to be available on Wednesday for the first time since Charlotte agreed to trade him to the Lakers earlier this month. Williams remained a Hornet after Los Angeles voided that trade due to concerns about the big man’s physical, but he wasn’t active for the team’s last three games before the All-Star break. He’s listed as probable to … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Discusses Rescinded Lakers Trade
Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Reddish, Paul
LeBron James is listed as questionable for tonight’s contest as the Lakers resume their season against Charlotte, according to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. James sat out Sunday’s All-Star Game, citing “ankle and foot discomfort.” He was able to practice on Tuesday, but the team is being careful not to aggravate his condition. “It’s something that we managed all … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Reddish, Paul