Hoops Rumors

Veteran forward/center Larry Nance Jr. is making progress in his rehabilitation process following right hand surgery, according to the Hawks (Twitter link), who announced that Nance will be reevaluated in one week and an update on his status will be shared at that time. The Hawks will be down another forward in the short term, as Zaccharie Risacher, who missed Wednesday’s game … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Nance, Risacher, Kyrie, KAT, Nurkic, Beal, Suggs

The NBA, which recently had to postpone four games as a result of wildfires in Los Angeles and severe weather in Atlanta, has rescheduled three of those contests and announced date changes for six others, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). The Hornets/Lakers game that was supposed to be played last Thursday will take place at Crypto.com Arena on February … [Read more...] about NBA Announces New Dates For Nine Games

Along with learning how to play in the NBA, Zaccharie Risacher had to adjust to a new culture when the Hawks selected him with the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, notes Lauren Williams of the Journal-Constitution. This season is the first extended time Risacher has spent outside of his native France. “I feel like I’m learning every day, and my English has started to get … [Read more...] about Zaccharie Risacher Adjusting To A New Culture, Along With The NBA

The NBA is postponing Saturday afternoon’s game between the Rockets and the Hawks, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the release, the decision was made in consultation with local officials amid severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area. The new game date will be decided at a later time. This marks the league’s third … [Read more...] about NBA Postpones Saturday’s Rockets-Hawks Game