Magic wing Gary Harris, a regular part of the team’s rotation when healthy, missed a sixth consecutive game on Friday vs. Philadelphia due to a left hamstring strain. According to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link), head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Harris is making progress and is “responding to treatment pretty well,” but it’s unclear when he’ll be ready to … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Harris, Isaac, M. Wagner, Miller, Jovic
Southeast Notes: Ware, Butler, Heat, Bagley, Brogdon, Da Silva
The Heat are giving No. 15 overall pick Kel’el Ware an opportunity for playing time by sending him to the G League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce. He made his G League debut on Thursday, securing 17 points, 12 rebounds, two rebounds and two steals in a win. Instead of having him bounce back and forth between the developmental team and Miami, the Heat are hoping to have him play in … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Ware, Butler, Heat, Bagley, Brogdon, Da Silva
Southeast Notes: Daniels, Ware, Wizards, Williams
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, acquired as part of Atlanta’s blockbuster trade that shipped Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans, put the defensive clamps on Murray during Murray’s first game against his old team, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Murray was limited to shooting just 2-of-15 from the field against the Hawks, while Daniels notched 19 points on … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Daniels, Ware, Wizards, Williams
Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Wizards Rumors: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon, Davis, Baldwin, Coulibaly
The Wizards view Kyle Kuzma as a team leader who can help the team stay competitive and assist in the development of some of the young players on the roster, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. But Scotto says teams around the NBA view Kuzma as a potential trade candidate due to his skill set, the team-friendly declining structure of his contract, and the fact that he … [Read more...] about Wizards Rumors: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon, Davis, Baldwin, Coulibaly