French teenagers Zaccharie Risacher (Hawks), Alex Sarr (Wizards) and Tidjane Salaün (Hornets), who were selected first, second and sixth overall in June’s draft, have gotten off to slow starts to begin their NBA careers, per John Hollinger of The Athletic. Risacher (.354/.238/.583 shooting line) and Sarr (.297/.238/.833) are struggling with offensive efficiency, while Salaün … [Read more...] about International Notes: French Rookies, Yao, Mannion, Larkin, More
Hawks’ Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Krejci Will Be Out Multiple Weeks
Hawks wing Bogdan Bogdanovic will be sidelined for at least a month, the team announced in a press release on Tuesday. Bogdanovic underwent a non-surgical procedure on Monday. He missed the team’s game on Sunday with what the team labelled right hamstring tendinopathy. He will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks. The team also provided updates on three other … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Krejci Will Be Out Multiple Weeks
Southeast Notes: Banchero, Hawks, Kuzma, Coulibaly, Wizards, Hornets
The Magic are off to a strong 3-1 start this season, led by forward Paolo Banchero, who ranks first on the team in points (28.5 PPG) and assists (6.0 APG) and second in rebounds (9.3 RPG). Banchero filled up the stat sheet on Monday in the best game of his career, compiling 50 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists in a narrow home victory over Indiana. The 21-year-old became … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Banchero, Hawks, Kuzma, Coulibaly, Wizards, Hornets
Hawks Pick Up Options On Daniels, Bufkin; Will Decline Roddy’s
The Hawks have exercised their 2025/26 rookie scale team options on guards Dyson Daniels and Kobe Bufkin, the team announced today in a press release. Daniels, 21, spent his first two NBA seasons in New Orleans before being sent to Atlanta over the summer in the Dejounte Murray deal. Known as a talented perimeter defender, the 21-year-old has shown signs of taking a step … [Read more...] about Hawks Pick Up Options On Daniels, Bufkin; Will Decline Roddy’s
G League Notes: K. Brown, Nets, Djurisic, Pacers, Cavs, Suns
After being waived by Indiana’s NBA team earlier this month, Kendall Brown won’t suit up for the Pacers‘ G League squad this season either. The Long Island Nets announced in a press release on Saturday that they’ve acquired Brown’s returning rights from the Indiana Mad Ants in exchange for the returning rights to guard Au’Diese Toney, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 … [Read more...] about G League Notes: K. Brown, Nets, Djurisic, Pacers, Cavs, Suns