Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. will be sidelined for Wednesday’s regular season opener vs. Utah but head coach Taylor Jenkins said there’s a chance he could suit up later this week, as Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal relays. Jackson was diagnosed with a low-grade hamstring strain at the beginning of October. “Hamstring’s in a good spot, he’s been … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Jackson, Grizzlies, Sixers, Raptors, Bufkin
Hawks Sign Jalen Johnson To Five-Year Extension
5:34pm: Johnson’s extension, which just narrowly beat the 5:00 pm Central time deadline, is official, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. 5:07pm: The Hawks have agreed to sign forward Jalen Johnson to a five-year rookie scale extension worth $150MM, agent Rich Paul tells NBA reporter Chris Haynes (Twitter link). The deal will be fully guaranteed, according to Shams … [Read more...] about Hawks Sign Jalen Johnson To Five-Year Extension
Southeast Notes: Williams, Lee, Johnson, McClung
The Hornets won’t have their starting center available for the season opener. Mark Williams has been ruled out while he continues to rehab a left foot injury, the team’s PR department tweets. Williams has returned to on-court activity, so he should be back in action soon. We have more from the Southeast Division: Hornets first-year coach Charles Lee says he’s ready to get the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Lee, Johnson, McClung
Extension Notes: Kuminga, Kispert, Johnson, Gordon, Bridges
Although the Warriors think Jonathan Kuminga has All-Star potential, they weren’t willing to sign him at this time to the kind of long-term rookie scale extension he was seeking without a more concrete belief that he’ll reach that level, writes Monte Poole of NBC Bay Area. [RELATED: No Extension For Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors] As Poole explains, no one on Golden State’s roster … [Read more...] about Extension Notes: Kuminga, Kispert, Johnson, Gordon, Bridges
And-Ones: M. Williams, Rookies, International Prospects, G League Trade
Monty Williams will be a head coach after all this season, just not in the pro or college ranks. Williams has accepted the head coaching job at TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio, where he will coach his son Elijah, NBA insider Chris Haynes tweets. The Pistons fired Williams in June just one season after he signed a six-year, $78.5MM contract. Williams is replacing former … [Read more...] about And-Ones: M. Williams, Rookies, International Prospects, G League Trade