The Most Improved Player award has – at least according to the oddsmakers – become a two-man race. On one side is Cade Cunningham, the face of the vastly-improved Pistons. On the other is Dyson Daniels, who has blossomed into a stat-sheet stuffing backcourt partner for Hawks star Trae Young. Let’s examine their cases. Cunningham came into Sunday’s action averaging 25.7 points, … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Most Improved Player
Three More Steals For Dyson Daniels
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels had three more steals on Saturday, increasing his league-leading total to 197 on the season. With at least one steal in 41 straight games, he tied Mookie Blaylock for the third-longest streak in franchise history, according to Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I’m proud of that kid. I think he’s DPOY (defensive player of the year) … [Read more...] about Three More Steals For Dyson Daniels
Southeast Notes: Risacher, Hornets, Lee, Isaac, Adebayo
Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher is making his case for Rookie of the Year honors with his recent play, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes. Head coach Quin Snyder recognizes that the 19-year-old’s growth hasn’t and will not always be linear, but he has been an advocate for his rising player all year. “I think it’s a strong case,” Snyder said. “You … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Risacher, Hornets, Lee, Isaac, Adebayo
Hawks’ Clint Capela Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Hand Injury
Clint Capela has been diagnosed with a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand, according to the Hawks, who announced (via Twitter) that the veteran center will be out at least three-to-four weeks as he rehabilitates. It’s worth noting that Atlanta says Capela will be reevaluated in three-to-four weeks, not that he’s expected to return at that time. The … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Clint Capela Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Hand Injury
Southeast Notes: Risacher, Young, Carter, Hornets
The Rookie of the Year race is still wide open, but Hawks guard Trae Young believes teammate Zaccharie Risacher should be the favorite, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The top pick in last year’s draft has been given more responsibility than some of his competitors, becoming an instant starter for a team that appears headed to the play-in … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Risacher, Young, Carter, Hornets