Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. will return to action on Wednesday against Chicago after missing the past 12 games due to left foot plantar fasciitis, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Head coach Jamahl Mosley told reporters that Carter, who last played on November 3, will be on a minutes limit. “He’s definitely going to be on a minutes (restriction) after sitting out … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Carter, Suggs, Bridges, Risacher, Sarr
Southeast Notes: Daniels, Young, Poole, Mann
Dyson Daniels has become this season’s breakout defensive star after the Hawks acquired him in an offseason trade with New Orleans. The 21-year-old guard, who is starting to enter the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year honors, talked to Grant Afseth of Sportskeeda about the work that goes into being a difference maker on defense. “For me, it’s just about reading the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Daniels, Young, Poole, Mann
Hawks Fined $100K For Player Participation Policy Violation
The Hawks have been fined $100K by the NBA for violating the league’s player participation policy, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the announcement, the fine is related to Trae Young missing Atlanta’s NBA Cup game on November 12 against Boston. It was the only game he has missed so far this season — he was listed as out due to right Achilles … [Read more...] about Hawks Fined $100K For Player Participation Policy Violation
Warriors Become First Team To Clinch NBA Cup Quarterfinal Berth
The Warriors are now 3-0 in NBA Cup games, making them the first team to clinch a spot in the knockout round of the in-season tournament. As the NBA announced late on Friday night after Golden State beat New Orleans and Dallas beat Denver (Twitter link), the Warriors have won West Group C, officially securing a quarterfinal berth for December. The 3-0 Warriors are one game … [Read more...] about Warriors Become First Team To Clinch NBA Cup Quarterfinal Berth
Southeast Notes: Williams, Richards, Zeller, Coulibaly, Wizards
The Hornets‘ top two rotational centers, starter Mark Williams and his backup Nick Richards, have rejoined team activities, Charlotte announced on Thursday (Twitter link). Williams has been sidelined for the last 11 months, first due to a back issue and now as a result of a left foot tendon strain. Richards is recovering from a right first rib fracture. Sixteenth-year veteran … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Richards, Zeller, Coulibaly, Wizards